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Full Waimangu Experience

Immerse yourself in our truly unique and serene environment with the Full Waimangu Experience. Begin by exploring beautiful walking & hiking trails, woven through our natural geothermal ecosystem and native bush. Then complete your journey with a fully-guided 45 minute boat cruise on Lake Rotomahana – the final resting place of the Pink & White Terraces.

Our cruises are especially popular during the summer; we strongly recommend booking in advance to secure your spot.

Includes

  • Duration - 3+ hours

    Allow 3+ hours to explore and experience this amazing piece of the world.

  • Price WAS NZD $180 NOW NZD $99
  • Departures - from 08:30am

    Open from 08:30am. Last admission is 1:30pm. Capacity is limited, so bookings are essential.

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Overview

This half-day geothermal experience completely immerses you in the unique environment of Waimangu Volcanic Valley.

To begin, explore the world’s youngest geothermal valley at your own pace, with walking trails for all abilities and ambitions. Walks vary in length from 1.5km to 4.5km, covering a range of geothermal activity, hot springs, volcanic craters, nature and wildlife. Some highlights to look out for include the world’s largest hot spring, the Mt Haszard trail, and the brilliant blue Inferno Crater.

The trails ultimately lead down to the lake, where you’ll enjoy a fully guided 45 minute cruise around the tranquil waters of Lake Rotomahana. Throughout the cruise, you’ll encounter stunning geothermal activity only accessible by boat, along with rare native birdlife. You will hear about the colourful history of the lake, the Pink and White Terraces and the Mount Tarawera eruption.

The Full Waimangu Experience allows you to explore every corner of the world’s youngest volcanic valley. Places on the boat cruise are limited and are especially popular during the summer; we strongly recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment.

Make sure to use the free Waimangu app to discover hidden content, and rediscover the Pink & White Terraces.

Price (Winter Promo)

  • Adults (17 years+) NZD $180  NZD $99
  • Children (6-16 years) NZD $99  NZD $50
  • Family (2 adults & up to 3 children) NZD $530  NZD $348
  • Under 6's FREE with adult

Picnic Lunch at Waimangu

Make a day at Waimangu even more enjoyable with a picnic lunch to take with you. Pre-book your picnic lunch online or order from the Waimangu Café and have it delivered directly to you during your Lake Rotomahana boat cruise.

Choose from a selection of fresh sandwiches, fruit, snacks and sweet treats, perfect for enjoying while you take in the spectacular volcanic landscapes from the water. Add a Picnic Lunch to your cart below.

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Waimangu Bus and Boat timetable for the Waimangu Full Experience

  • Fascinating engaging and educational experience. We thoroughly enjoyed the walk which was on a warm day and in the sun... It is truly amazing to see how the valley has changed in just over 100 years, and the newly formed lakes are incredible. The whole team including the lake cruise made this a memorable experience. Highly recommended…

    Geoff W
    Fascinating trip through geothermal events happening live United States

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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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  • I honestly think my words can't do this place justice. It's breath taking, with flora that changes every 5 min. If you have the fitness ability walt the whole place on foot. You won't regret it. If you get tired they have buses. Amazing lakes and views you will never forget.Pack a picnic and some water and enjoy a day you will never forget. Plenty of benches to rest too. Take your time and son up every moment. Good for couples, families with…

    Yana

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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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  • We had a beautiful morning here. I love the sulphuric smell & the geothermal wonders. Volcanic activity is always interesting. The walk is perfect &…

    Karen
    Paddington, Australia

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  • We had an absolutely amazing Sunday afternoon with our 3 girls at Waimangu Volcanic Valley! The views were stunning, the nature gorgeous and the staff fantastic! They went the extra mile for our little girl who had a fright on the boat before the trip started, and now all she remembers is the funny bus ride and chocolate ice cream. In the meantime mum and the other girls enjoyed the boat trip. Definitely to be recommended for anyone who enjoys…

    Lynn
    New Zealand

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