Valle geotérmico de Wai-O-Tapu y río Caliente
Descripción
Horario estándar del tour 10 : 00am - 4 : 00pm (confirmaremos con usted antes). Esculpido a partir de la actividad volcánica y miles de años en ciernes, Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland es considerado como la atracción turística geotérmica más colorida y diversa de Nueva Zelanda. Se le presenta un paisaje natural único y diferente – la clave de lo que ve se encuentra debajo de la superficie – uno de los sistemas geotérmicos más extensos de Nueva Zelanda, que se extiende sobre 18 km2. SI EL TIEMPO LO PERMITE HAREMOS OTRAS PARADAS EN LOS LUGARES MÁS DESTACADOS DE LA LOCALIDAD
Opciones de la excursión
Itinerario
Este será un día muy colorido para recordar así que ten tus cámaras cargadas y listas... A medida que salimos de Tauranga, nuestro viaje a través de Wai-o-tapu tomará aproximadamente 1,5 horas, así que siéntate y disfruta del paseo, aperitivos y refrescos (todo incluido) mientras disfrutas del hermoso paisaje de Aotearoa. Wai-o-tapu Thermal Wonderland, es nombrado como "Uno de los 20 lugares más surrealistas del mundo" Miles de años en la fabricación. Las características únicas incluyen la famosa piscina de champán, manantiales de colores naturales, barro burbujeante, suelo humeante, vistas amplias, enormes cráteres volcánicos y formaciones de terrazas de sinterización. El géiser Lady Knox entra en erupción todos los días a las 10.15 am a alturas de hasta 20 metros. El Centro de Visitantes cuenta con una amplia gama de souvenirs y una cafetería donde se pueden adquirir alimentos, bebidas, etc. En nuestro tranquilo viaje de regreso a su barco, tendrá tiempo para leer las muchas fotos de su día llenas de color glorioso. Lo tendremos de vuelta en su barco en el puerto de Tauranga 2 horas antes de su hora de navegación.
SOLO SI EL TIEMPO LO PERMITE : Conocido por los lugareños simplemente como «Las secuoyas», el bosque Whakarewarewa de 55.000 ha es un parque infantil para ciclistas de montaña, caminantes, excursionistas y jinetes situado entre magníficos rodales de imponentes secuoyas californianas, exuberantes bosques nativos y árboles exóticos. El Redwood Memorial Grove fue plantado en 1901, dedicado a la memoria de los hombres del Servicio Forestal de Nueva Zelanda que mueren en las dos guerras mundiales. Estos árboles emblemáticos se elevan por encima de ti a aproximadamente 67 metros (219 pies) de altura, proporcionando increíbles oportunidades para tomar fotos. Este paseo corto y fácil también cuenta con un paseo marítimo sobre un antiguo estanque termal, hogar de una vida vegetal acuática única.
SÓLO SI EL TIEMPO LO PERMITE : Situado en el extremo sur del lago Rotorua, Sulphur Bay es un ejemplo perfecto del famoso entorno geotérmico de Rotorua. El paisaje en constante cambio alrededor de la bahía tiene todo lo que los visitantes de Rotorua pueden desear. Plantas de sílice, terrazas rocosas y cornisas de azufre se asientan junto a piscinas de barro hirviendo activas y respiraderos de vapor. Incluso el agua es interesante, su color lechoso es el resultado de partículas de azufre que se suspenden en el agua. La cercanía de la bahía a las zonas de alimentación y la calidez generada por la actividad geotérmica, hace que el área atraiga a muchas aves nativas. Los aficionados a la observación de aves pueden ver alrededor de 60 especies diferentes aquí, incluyendo el dotterel bandeado, la escapa y tres tipos de gaviota en esta reserva de vida silvestre protegida.
SOLO SI EL TIEMPO LO PERMITE : Hermosos y amplios jardines cerca del centro de Rotorua. Los jardines gubernamentales ofrecen un club de bolos, petanca, croquet y un campo de golf. Dentro de los jardines, también encontrará varios puntos de interés que incluyen el monumento a los soldados de Arawa de 1927, una serie de características geotérmicas y el polo tótem de Kwaqiulth. Los jardines están muy bien mantenidos, a pocos pasos del lago Rotorua, el centro de la ciudad y el refugio de vida silvestre de Sulphur Bay. La tierra es una tierra de leyenda e importancia histórica para el pueblo maorí local, con una serie de batallas importantes que han tenido lugar. Los propietarios maoríes originales donaron las 50 acres de tierra a finales del siglo XIX para 'el beneficio de los pueblos del mundo'. Los Jardines del Gobierno también albergan el Museo Rotorua , el Balneario Polinesio y los Baños Azules. Los Baños Azules restaurados ofrecen la oportunidad de disfrutar de un baño en las cálidas aguas y relajarse en un edificio arquitectónicamente impresionante.
Lo más destacado
Qué incluye
Valoraciones de viajeros
Información importante
- Se admiten animales de asistencia
- Hay opciones de transporte público disponibles en las cercanías
- Adecuado para todos los niveles de aptitud física
- Se recomienda calzado cómodo
Opiniones(10)
Interesting self guided tour of the geo thermal landscape. Beautiful interesting scenery very surreal Landscape
Kia ora Mark, Thank you for the wonderful review! We are delighted that you enjoyed exploring our unique, surreal scenery on your self-guided tour. It is a pleasure knowing the landscape left such a great impression, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
It was interesting to see how a volcano can leave the earth in ways we would never think of. Be ready for the natural sulfur smell. It is very strong. It was nice to experience the natural hot springs by dipping our feet into the water. The California Redwoods were huge. We got to even see how kiwi’s grow. Our guide Greg was awesome. He was very knowledgeable and very personable. He provided snack and water on our trip.
Kia ora Keum, Thank you for choosing Tino Pai Tours, such a great vivid and thoughtful review. Seeing how volcanic activity shapes the landscape really is something you have to witness to appreciate. And yes, that sulfur scent definitely makes its presence known! Pleased to hear Greg made such a positive impact on your tour. We hope to welcome you back to NZ again.
If you only have one day in Tauranga, this is a must do activity. I have seen many geothermal pools around the world, this one has the most colorful spectacular views. Too bad we don’t have enough time to walk in the Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest.
Kia ora and thank you for choosing Tino Pai Tours and for your great review. We’re so glad you enjoyed the colorful geothermal views in Tauranga—especially with your global experience, that means a lot. Sorry you missed the Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest this time, but that just means there’s more to explore on your next visit. We’d love to see you again! 😊
Great day - great guide, nice group and a comfortable van with limitless snacks - saw everything on itinerary and more - hot springs, mud pools, parks, foot baths, Californian red woods, singing mauri’s and even a kiwi farm thanks soo much
Kia ora Anthony thank you for choosing Tino Pai Tours. Thank you for the lovely review! We're so glad you enjoyed the day, the sights, and the endless snacks. It’s great to hear you experienced so many highlights of the tour. We really appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again soon!
There were two of us booked on this small group tour, however were changed to another tour company (A Day in the Bay) due to no others being booked. We were very happy with the new tour provider as Meg our tour guide was amazing. She was knowledgeable, friendly, professional and extremely funny. The tour exceeded our expectations. We saw so much in such a small amount of time. The Redwood Forest was excellent. We paid an additional $42 to walk in the treetops. The geothermal springs and geyser were exceptional. Definitely worth visiting. An excellent tour, exceptional guide (Meg) and a great day exploring the region.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic experience and that Meg took such great care of you. She truly is knowledgeable, professional, and brings a great sense of humour to the day — we’re so pleased she made it memorable for you. While we always aim to operate our tours as scheduled, occasionally small group numbers mean we collaborate with trusted partners. We work closely with A Day in the Bay, who also have a great reputation for ensuring guests receive the very best tour experience of Waiotapu possible. It’s wonderful to hear that this partnership delivered such a positive outcome for you. We’re thrilled the Redwood Forest, treetop walk, and the geothermal springs and geysers exceeded your expectations — it really is an incredible region to explore. Thank you again for your kind words. We hope to welcome you back again in the future!
Unfortunately, the trip was disappointing overall, even if Wai-O-Tapu itself is absolutely worth seeing. According to the description, you should look for a woman with green shoes outside the port exit – but no one was there. After requests we were sent to Tino Pai Tours behind the port exit. Although there was someone standing there wearing a company T-shirt who said he was our driver, we were accused of running too far, although the instructions were unclear. The minibus was very cramped and uncomfortable. With the air conditioning on, the driver could hardly understand, without air conditioning it was extremely hot – like in a sauna. In addition, the driver spoke very quickly and vaguely, so I understood almost nothing. It was particularly disappointing that programme items such as Sulphur Point and the Government Gardens were completely omitted. The driver simply asked briefly if he could continue without explaining that these were official program items and that we had actually about 30 minutes to explore there. Too bad, because Wai-O-Tapu is really impressive in the landscape and absolutely worth a visit – but unfortunately the organization and execution of this trip did not do it justice.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that parts of your Wai-O-Tapu excursion did not meet your expectations and appreciate the opportunity to provide some clarification. Regarding the meeting point, our staff member wearing green shoes was positioned inside the black shipping container near the port, which was unfortunately bypassed. When the driver escorted you back, your lanyards were provided as planned. We acknowledge, however, that the meeting instructions were not sufficiently clear and will be improving this for future guests. No accusation was intended at any point, and we regret if the interaction was perceived that way. On the day of your tour, temperatures were exceptionally high—the hottest day recorded this year. A brand-new vehicle was used, and the air conditioning was running at full capacity to keep all passengers as comfortable as possible. We are sorry that this affected comfort levels and the audibility of commentary. With regard to the itinerary, the Government Gardens building is currently undergoing earthquake-strengthening work funded last year and is fully covered in white protective material, making it unavailable for viewing. As a result, this stop has been removed from our itinerary until 2028. We regret that this was not communicated more clearly on the day. We are pleased to hear that you found Wai-O-Tapu itself impressive, as it is truly a highlight of the region. Your feedback is valuable and helps us continue to improve both our communication and guest experience. Ngā mihi
We really enjoyed this day visiting a center of Nothern New Zealand island wirh geothermal valley, Rotorua lake and Redwoods. Mud lakes with bubbles are funny, and a view of pine forests mixed with palms will always stay with us! Special thanks to our guide Greg for his care, patience and sense of humor! :)
Kia ora and thank you for choosing Tino Pai Tours. So happy you made some great memories on your tours with Greg, he truly is a great tour guide who give everything to his passengers. Please come back and visit our shores again.
Nice geothermal park tour. 1 hr 20 minute drive through the countryside to get there but worth it. Park had nice signage and walking trails
Kia ora, many thanks for choosing Tino Pai Tours. Wai-o-tapu is quite a drive I agree although the views are breathtaking. Glad you enjoyed your day, hope you will return to our lovely shores.
Worth place to visit , great experience with lakes which is surreal. Driver is nice and the transport vehicle is comfortable.
Kia ora Fei, many thanks for choosing Tino Pai Tours. Wai-O-Tapu is truly a gem. A very popular tour. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed you day with us. We hope to see you again on our shores.
Great guide lots to see very enjoyable Thermal park was amazing Saw glow worms too The van was comfortable Kids had a blast
Kia ora Sharon. We are glad you are taking away some great memories of your day in Rotorua, and hope you return to see more of our beautiful country.
