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Thermal Volcanic

explore our volcanic zone

The Lake Taupo region is part of the Taupo Volcanic Zone. A volcanic wonderland stretching from White Island to the Tongariro National Park. Within this area you’ll see spectacular steaming cliffs, geysers, boiling lakes, bubbling mud pools and floating rocks called pumice.

Visit Orakei Korako, one of the best thermal areas left in the world or the Wairakei Terraces, a re-creation of the famous silica terraces, destroyed in a volcanic eruption.

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Karapiti

Karapiti

Craters of the Moon

Take a walk around this lunar-like landscape. The walk features sizzling and bubbling craters, mud pools and steam vents

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We are heralded as the events capital of New Zealand and can guarantee there is always something different to see and do when you visit Taupo.

Walks & Hikes

Hiking in the Lake Taupo region

Including NZ's best one day hike

From the famous Tongariro Crossing to many scenic and lush bushwalks, this region offers a raft of stunning treks.

Wairakei Terraces

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State Highway 1, Wairakei Park
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Wairakei Terraces

Experience a 'Look back in time' to the geothermal wonderland and traditional Maori village life of our people.Admist a setting of terraces, mud pools, geysers and sacred healing spa, we invite you to share our stories and Maori legends.


Craters of the Moon (Karapiti)

$3 NZD - $6 NZD Taupo
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Wairakei Tourist Park
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Craters of the Moon (Karapiti)

An area of thermal activity with boiling mud pools and steam vents. Information kiosk and shop on site.


Orakei Korako Cave & Thermal Park

$12 NZD - $31 NZD Taupo
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494 Orakei Korako Rd
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+64 7 378 3131
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+64 7 378 0371
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Orakei Korako Cave & Thermal ParkQualmark rating

The Hidden Valley (Geothermal Site Visit) Situated just 25 minutes north of Taupo and 45 minutes south of Rotorua , nestled on the shores of Lake Ohakuri lies “ The Hidden Valley “ of Orakei Korako Geyserland and Cave .


Tokaanu Thermal Pools

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Mangaroa Street, Tokaanu
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+64 7 386 8575
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+64 7 386 8578

Located in the tranquil thermal village of Tokaanu, the Tokaanu Thermal Pools offer hot mineral springs for you to indulge in a relaxing therapeutic soak in either a private mineral pool or heated freshwater outdoor pool.


Taupo DeBretts Hot Springs Spa

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SH5, Napier/Taupo Rd
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+64 7 377 6502
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+64 7 378 0541
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Taupo DeBretts Hot Springs SpaQualmark rating

Bathe away every care in the world at Taupo Hot Springs Spa. Natural thermal springs with indoor and outdoor hot pools, therapeutic massage, skin care and beauty treatments.


Volcanic Activity Centre

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Huka Falls Loop Rd
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+64 7 374 8375
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+64 7 374 8370
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Volcanic Activity Centre

Explore the mysteries of the Taupo Volcanic Zone with a visit to the Volcanic Activity Centre 6 kms north of Taupo. Learn the secrets of our local volcanoes and geothermal areas by experiencing the interactive and educational displays and films.


Tokaanu Thermal Area

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Mangaroa Street, Tokaanu

This short walk provides an interesting glimpse of a natural thermal area. See steaming hot mineral pools set in sinter basins and spluttering mud pools amidst the native bush.


Wairakei Visitor Centre

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State Highway 1, Wairakei Park
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+64 7 378 0913
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Displays and audio visuals of Wairakei and Ohaaki geothermal power schemes. Booking agency for most tourism activities and attractions. Maori arts & craft in retail souvenir shop.


A C Baths

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A C Baths Avenue
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+64 7 376 0350
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A C Baths

Lake Taupos premier hot thermal pools! Poolside café, private mineral pools with personal garden, 2 hydro slides, indoor/outdoor active leisure pool, indoor competition pool, outdoor training pool, sauna and covered learn to swim pool.


Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley

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State Highway 1
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+64 7 374 8004
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+64 7 374 8656
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A thermal walk through natural bush (½ to 1 hour duration)