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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An unspoilt geothermal wonderland, one of nature’s true gifts. Cross the Waikato River and explore another world of gushing geysers, boiling mud pools and some of the largest silica terraces in the world.
Still today you can visit this geothermal land. Home to some of the most spectacular geysers of the past. The steam still rises in this valley and a strong heart beat of pounding geothermal activity still resonates throughout this area.
Take a walk around this lunar-like landscape. The walk features sizzling and bubbling craters, mud pools and steam vents
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 .
A thermal walk through natural bush (½ to 1 hour duration)
An area of thermal activity with boiling mud pools and steam vents. Information office and shop on site.
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.
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.
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.
This can be found by a 20 minute walk through a natural thermal area.
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.
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 pool or heated outdoor pool.
