Valle geotermica di Wai-O-Tapu, & fiume caldo
Descrizione
Orari standard del tour 10 : 00am - 4 : 00pm (confermeremo con voi prima). Scolpito dall'attività vulcanica e in fase di realizzazione da migliaia di anni, Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland è considerato l'attrazione geotermica più colorata e diversificata della Nuova Zelanda. Si viene introdotti in un paesaggio naturale unico - la chiave di ciò che si vede si trova sotto la superficie - uno dei sistemi geotermici più estesi della Nuova Zelanda, che si estende su 18 - km quadrati. TEMPO PERMETTENDO FAREMO VARIE ALTRE FERMATE NEI PUNTI SALIENTI LOCALI
Opzioni del tour
Itinerario
Questo sarà un giorno molto colorato da ricordare in modo da avere le vostre macchine fotografiche cariche e pronte... Mentre partiamo da Tauranga, il nostro viaggio attraverso Wai-o-tapu durerà circa 1,5 ore, quindi siediti e goditi il viaggio, snack e bevande analcoliche (tutto incluso) mentre ammiri lo splendido scenario di Aotearoa. Wai-o-tapu Thermal Wonderland, è nominato come "Uno dei 20 luoghi più surreali del mondo" Migliaia di anni in corso. Le caratteristiche uniche includono le famose sorgenti colorate naturali della Champagne Pool, fango gorgogliante, terreno fumante, panorami espansivi, enormi crateri vulcanici e formazioni di terrazze di sinterizzazione. Il Lady Knox Geyser erutta ogni giorno alle 10.15 ad altezze fino a 20 metri. Il Visitor Centre ha una vasta gamma di souvenir e un caffè dove è possibile acquistare cibo, bevande, ecc. Nel nostro piacevole viaggio di ritorno alla tua nave, avrai il tempo di sfogliare le numerose foto della tua giornata piene di colori gloriosi. Ti riporteremo alla tua nave al porto di Tauranga 2 ore prima dell'orario di partenza.
TEMPO PERMETTENDO SOLO : Conosciuta dalla gente del posto semplicemente come “Le sequoie”, la foresta di Whakarewarewa di 55.000 ettari è un parco giochi per mountain bike, escursionisti, escursionisti e cavalieri incastonati tra magnifici stand di imponenti sequoie californiane, lussureggianti foreste native e alberi esotici. Il Redwood Memorial Grove fu piantato nel 1901, dedicato alla memoria degli uomini del Servizio Forestale della Nuova Zelanda che morirono nelle due guerre mondiali. Questi alberi iconici si ergono sopra di te a circa 67 metri di altezza, offrendo incredibili opportunità fotografiche. Questa breve passeggiata facile presenta anche una passerella su un vecchio stagno termale, sede di una vita vegetale acquatica unica.
SOLO TEMPO CONSENTITO: Situata all'estremità meridionale del lago Rotorua, Sulphur Bay è un perfetto esempio del famoso ambiente geotermico di Rotorua. Il paesaggio in continua evoluzione intorno alla baia ha tutto ciò che i visitatori di Rotorua possono desiderare. Piatti di silice, terrazze rocciose e sporgenze sulfuree si trovano accanto a pozze di fango bollente attivo e sfiati di vapore. Anche l’acqua è interessante, il suo colore lattiginoso è il risultato di particelle di zolfo che vengono sospese nell’acqua. La vicinanza della baia alle zone di alimentazione e il calore generato dall'attività geotermica, fanno sì che l'area attiri molti uccelli nativi. Gli appassionati di birdwatching possono avvistare circa 60 specie diverse qui, tra cui il dotterello fasciato, lo scapo e tre tipi di gabbiano in questa riserva naturale protetta.
TEMPO CONSENTITO SOLO : Bellissimi e spaziosi giardini vicino al centro di Rotorua. I giardini governativi offrono un club di bowling, bocce, croquet e un campo da golf. All'interno dei giardini, incontrerai anche vari punti di interesse che includono l'Arawa Soldiers Memorial del 1927, una serie di caratteristiche geotermiche e il Kwaqiulth Totem Pole. I giardini splendidamente curati sono a pochi passi dal lago Rotorua, dal centro della città e dal rifugio faunistico di Sulphur Bay. La terra è di leggenda e importanza storica per il popolo Maori locale, con una serie di battaglie significative che hanno avuto luogo. I proprietari originali Maori hanno donato i 50 acri di terra alla fine del XIX secolo per "il beneficio della gente del mondo". I Giardini del Governo ospitano anche il Museo Rotorua , le Terme Polinesiane e i Bagni Blu. I bagni blu restaurati offrono l'opportunità di godersi un tuffo nelle acque calde e rilassarsi in un edificio architettonicamente splendido.
Punti salienti
Cosa è incluso
Valutazioni dei viaggiatori
Informazioni importanti
- Animali di servizio ammessi
- Sono disponibili trasporti pubblici nelle vicinanze
- Adatto a tutti i livelli di forma fisica
- Si consigliano calzature comode
Recensioni(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.
