Explore the raw beauty of the world's youngest geothermal site on a self-guided, ecology-focused adventure among the craters of the spectacular Waimangu Volcanic Valley.
The self- guided walk was very well marked with informative boards and the easy walking main track passed a wealth of varied and colourful geothermal features. Go at your own pace. It wasn't crowded. Stout boots and stamina required for the optional loop hike, but the effort was well worth it. We walked back rather than catching the bus - a total 4 hours round trip including photos and picnic stops. NB only toilets available currently are at reception, where staff are helpful. An excellent day out and brilliant value with on online discounted ticket.
Wonderful experience for us. It's a truly interesting walk. Amazing!
Well organised and very well maintained walking areas with lots of viewing points along the way. Easy to find your way and great information boards explaining the geological history - felt very privelleged to be so close to all that force of nature ! well worth the time and would highly recommend. Appreciated being able to jump on the bus for the ride back !
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ediem from New Zealand wrote on 01 February 2023
Awesome
Really enjoyed it. Our mobility is restricted so we were pleased to see the walk was divided into 3 section and there were 3 bus stops . We sonly walked the 1.5km to the first busstop, then hopped on the bus for the rest of tje way. The walking path was good and mostly downhill for the bit we did, but there are several steep bits where we had to take our time. Was seating along the way and information boards which along with information on yoir map, gave plenty of information. The sights were amazing, and i think the first section would have been the best.. woild definitely visit again to do the other parts and the lake cruise. Well worth a visit.