Waimangu Cafe

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A cosy, unique and family-friendly spot with awesome views across the Waimangu Volcanic Valley. Entry is free for the Waimangu Café (not including access to Waimangu Volcanic Valley).

The Favourites

We have all your classic kiwi favourites where every bite celebrates local flavours and fresh ingredients.

Savour hearty pies, freshly made sandwiches, and a tempting selection of cakes and slices, all perfectly paired with expertly brewed coffee.

For adventurers into the Waimangu Valley, our picnic lunch options make it easy to enjoy a delicious meal while exploring the valley’s stunning landscapes or relaxing on the Ariki Moana (boat) over Lake Rotomahana.

Whether you’re here to unwind, fuel up, or soak in the beauty of nature, our café provides a warm, welcoming spot for locals and visitors alike to gather and indulge.

What an unbelievable walk, really good information on both the brochure and on boards at strategic points. Lots of activity from the thermal vents and the lakes, it took us 3 hours to walk down, and after the boat around the lake we took the free bus back to the top, but you can walk back. A great day…

Andy
Hatherleigh, United Kingdom

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We had a great trip here - very organised walk with lots of information and fascinating views of the craters. The boat trip on the lake was very relaxing and timed to allow us to catch the bus back up. We had a good lunch back at the…

Penny
Brisbane, Australia

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So impressive and wonderful to tramp through...fantastic vapor whirls on the magnificent colorful lakes...great ferns with thousands of different shades of green.....amazing viewpoints to look down into the valley...awesome hues of ever changing volcanic terraces in different lights of the day....a great bus service for weary people or elderly ones to appreciate this veritable gem of…

Thomas Rhöse
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A must-go in Rotorua, where you'll explore a stunning scenery of ferns and volcanic rocks and…

Simone
Brasillia

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A peaceful quiet walk in the rain. We came here on a rainy day, as there wasn’t much else to do outside when in rains in Rotorua. Staff was nice and walked us through the bus stops and how everything worked there. We paid the additional $5 to rent a heat thermometer gun (not sure was the actual name of it is). It was cool to see how hot the water was getting with the temperature gauge. This was a good place to go when it rains. The walkway is…

Spring
Texas

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We were fortunate to visit when there were no crowds and walked the valley in almost complete isolation which added to the mysterious and prehistoric feel. Everywhere we turned was a feast for the eyes. Our teenage son only wished we could have spent more time there. If you appreciate nature, enjoy an easy hike, want to see something unique Waimangu is for…

Dianna
Tokyo, Japan

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