Mokoia Island
Take an exhilarating jet boat ride across Lake Rotorua to the beautiful Mokoia Island. Once you’re there your expert tour guide will walk you through the wildlife, birdlife, culture, history and geography of the island. You can visit the Waikimihia hot pool and learn more about Māori culture as you explore this beautiful island.
Volcanic Air Flights
This charter company does Helicopter and Floatplane tours to a variety of amazing destinations in the area. You can land on New Zealand’s only permanently active volcano – an unforgettable experience like no other. Enjoy a scenic overview of the hidden lakes district and vibrant geothermal reserves.
Te Puia
The centre for New Zealand’s Māori culture and geothermal wonders, this seventy hectare reserve within the historic Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley is a must-see. The national schools of wood carving, weaving, stone and bone carving are all here – you’ll find no better gathering of New Zealand’s traditional artisans and their work. The world famous Pohutu Geyser is here along with mud pools, hot springs and silica formations to explore.
Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
This is a very special place to come and experience the ‘living waters’ of Te Manaroa Spring – New Zealand’s single largest source of pure geothermal water. There’s a beautiful campsite here as well as a number of beautiful pools to enjoy.
Considered New Zealand’s most diverse and colourful geothermal sightseeing attraction, the multi-coloured mineral pools of Wai-O-Tapu (‘sacred waters’) are a surreal and fascinating sight. You can also see the Lady Knox Geyser and marvel at the bizarre bubbling of the Mud Pool. Wander the tracks on one of the many guided tours through this fascinating natural wonder.
