Self-Guided Geothermal Tour in Orakei Korako

We visited this site as part of the Taupo Riverjet Ultimate Thermal Safari tour coordinated by NZ RiverJet. It takes about an hour to walk the site. It can be quite tiring to walk as you are going up and down stairs. It was very interesting to view the various sites.

Self-Guided Geothermal Tour in Orakei Korako

Name: Self-Guided Geothermal Tour in Orakei Korako
Brand: Viator
SKU: 21821P1
Price: 28.88 USD
Rating: 5.0 (35 reviews)

35 Reviews

Taupo, New Zealand

2 hours (Approx.)

Mobile ticket

Offered in: English and 7 more

2 hours (Approx.)

Mobile ticket

Offered in: English and 7 more

2 hours (Approx.)

Mobile ticket

Offered in: English and 7 more

Overview

Experience the thrill of New Zealand’s volcanic landscapes on a self-guided tour of the Orakei Korako geothermal area. Follow the 1.5-mile (2.5km) boardwalk around the park and stop to admire startling silica terraces, peer into bubbling mud pools and watch hissing geysers. Be sure not to miss the Ruatapu Cave, one of only two geothermal caves in the world and home to a mesmerizing thermal mirror pool.

Self-guided tour of Orakei Korako geothermal area
Marvel over mud pools, hot springs, geysers and silica terraces
See the rare geothermal cave of Ruatapu
Round-trip ferry transfers included
Popular choice for families and kids!
Self-guided visit offers greater flexibility

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What's Included

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Self guided tour

Return ferry rides on demand

Food and drinks

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Guide - this tour is completely self-guided

Departure & Return

Departure Point

Taupo, Taupo, Taupo District, Waikato Region, North Island

Departure Time

8:00 AM

Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
OPERATED BY Orakei Korako Cave Thermal Park

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Incredible spectacle of colours

Helen

, Aug 2020

Amazing spectacle, you wont be disappointed. I arrived on a fog filled morning in winter was chilly but that added to the ambience. You are taken across the lake on a short ferry ride to start the 2.5km walk around the thermals. There's a lot of stairs, that are safe and flat but watch your knees jarring coming down. The pathway climbs steadily (so reasonable fitness, not for the very elderly) up to different levels, for amazing views of steam mud blow holes coloured mineral glaciers, and amazing caves. Not suitable for pushchairs or buggies but young children can be carried in backpacks provided.

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Awe inspiring experience

Margaret_O

, Feb 2020

An amazing, awe-inspiring geothermal experience away from the crowds. Wonderful colours on the rocks, bubbling pools of water and mud. It’s a self-guided tour but clearly signed and explained. The short ferry trip across the lake gives added interest to the trip.

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Absolutely recommend it, easy walk...

Russ H

, Dec 2017

Absolutely recommend it, easy walk and so much to see. We were lucky to catch a small gyser too.

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