Geothermal
Orakei Korako
Reporoa, Waikato
A geothermal valley reached by a short boat ride across the Waikato River.
- Cost
- Paid
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
You cross the river by boat to a valley of silica terraces, bubbling pools and a thermal cave. Boardwalks make it easy to explore at your own pace, and it's usually far quieter than the big Rotorua parks.
Good to know
- Go early in the day for the best light
- Bring a jacket, the valley gets steamy and windy
- Check opening times, boat crossings stop at closing
- Best time
- Morning
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Sealed road, on-site parking and a boat crossing
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
Facilities
- Toilets
Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.
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