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Lake Rotomahana Cruise and Geothermal Walk - 3.5 Hours

Name: Lake Rotomahana Cruise and Geothermal Walk - 3.5 Hours
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

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WAIM014

Waimangu Volcanic Valley

For 1 person

3.5 hours

$85 each

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Adult

17 years +

$85

For 2

$170

Child

6-16 years

$25

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1 Adult

$85 each

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Overview

Highlights

Scenic cruise and self guided walk combo
Wonderful and relaxing journey through the world's youngest geothermal area
On board commentary during your cruise

This walk or hike takes you on an ecology-focused adventure of the craters of this beautiful valley. As you walk through the youngest eco-systems in the world you will see a range of geothermal activity, native plants and bird-life - sights not to be missed!

What's Included?

4km self guided walk
45 minute cruise on Lake Rotomahana
Shuttle transfer back to the visitors centre

Visit the youngest geothermal system in the world and walk through the native flora and fauna. It is a 4km walk through the wildlife sanctuary and visits features such as the Frying Pan Lake, the largest hot spring in the world, Cathedral Rocks, Inferno Crater and Warbrick Terraces.

At the end of the walk is Lake Rotomahana, where you will board the Ariki Moana for a 45 minute cruise. You will see thermal activity and native bird life, all while receiving a full commentary from the skipper about what you are seeing and the history of the lake and the Mount Tarawera eruption.

At the end of the cruise a shuttle bus will be waiting to take you back to the visitor centre.

This experience is part of the Responsible Range as it was awarded a Qualmark Enviro-Gold endorsement.

Session Length

Please allow 3.5 hours for this whole experience
Begin your 2 hour self-guided walking tour at any of the following times so to allow enough time reach the boat cruise; 8.30am, 9.30am, 11.10am, 12.00pm, 12.50pm, 1.30pm
Bookings are essential

Important Information

Guidelines

Adult: 17 years +
Children: 6-16 years
Children must be accompanied by at least one paying adult

Cancellation

Once this experience has been confirmed, changes are at the discretion of the experience provider and arranged directly with them according to their policy.

Dress Code

Please bring with you good walking shoes, sub block, water and a warm jacket.

Other Info

There is a licenced Café on onsite as well a souvenir store with a large range of New Zealand Made souvenirs.

Location

This experience takes place at Lake Rotomahana, 25 minutes from Rotorua.

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