Rotorua Eco Thermal Small Group Full-Day Tour
Provided by Viator
8 hours approx.
Departs: Rotorua, New Zealand
from
USD$191.48
Description
Tour Rotorua's most popular geothermal parks and colorful lakes on a day trip led by a local naturalist guide. You'll see the Lady Knox Geyser erupt, visit the Lake Tarawera lookout and see boiling mud pools and hot springs at Wai-O-Tapu. Along the way, you'll learn all about volcanology, New Zealand's stunning flora and fauna, and Maori history from your naturalist guide.Your day trip takes you through forestry and farmland to New Zealand's largest boiling mud pool and a series of colorful hot springs at Wai-O-Tapu. After seeing the Lady Knox geyser erupt, you'll take a short drive to the Waimangu volcanic valley, where your guide will tell you about the Mt Tarawera eruption which blew open this spectacular, bush-covered, geothermal park. Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake) and Lake Rotokakahi (Green Lake) are amazingly clear and colorful lakes, and their gorgeous scenery make them a favorite stop for visitors. You'll also visit the Buried Village, the site of a Maori village that was destroyed during the Tarawera volcanic eruption. You'll then take a walk through beautiful native bush to a waterfall and the Lake Tarawera lookout.Additional information
Inclusions
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Small group tour, maximum 12 people
- Local naturalist guide
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Entrance fees
Exclusions
- Meals and beverages, unless specified
Champagne Pool at Wai-O-Tapu
Schedule details
Departure point
Tour departs from all central city Rotorua hotels
Departure time
- 8:00am - 8:30am
Return details
- Returns to original departure point between 4pm and 4:30pm
8 hours approx.
Departs: Rotorua, New Zealand
from
USD$191.48