Free cancellation: Get a full refund of ticket price up to 48 hours in advance
Explore the natural wonders of the world's youngest geothermal system at Waimangu Volcanic Valley on this spectacular and immersive fully guided walking and kayaking tour. Your personal and expert guide will lead you through the valley past the boiling and steaming lakes down to Lake Rotomahana where you will take to the waters by kayak. Paddling over the historic Pink and White terraces now buried in the lake you will kayak to incredible fumaroles on the steaming cliffs and the location of geysers which regularly steam on some trips. This incredible guided tour has been designed to create an amazing geothermal tour for all customers to experience the natural beauty of land and water breathing together.
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The tour begins when your friendly guide picks you up and shuttles you from Rotorua out to the enriching Waimangu Volcanic Valley. You then journey on foot through the heart of the Waimangu Valley, a dynamic volcanic area that stands testament to Rotorua’s amazing geological history. Your knowledgeable guide is available to answer any questions about the unique landscapes, native forest, colourful terraces, and geothermal features. Your walk will lead you to Lake Rotomahana, where the adventure part of your activity begins. Your guide will provide you with all necessary equipment, then run through safety and basic kayak instruction before you take the helm on the water. From here you will kayak a short distance before being captivated in a spectacular geothermal display of steaming cliffs and colourful landscapes. From your kayak you will have a unique vantage point and perspective of the raw beauty and power these geysers create. Your guide will share the story of the valley along with insight to Maori culture and heritage of the area. This is an activity you will never forget!
More Information About The Waimangu Volcanic Valley and Steaming Cliffs Kayak Tour:
• We recommend that you arrive at least 10 mins prior to the meeting time at the Rotorua Information Centre. Once you meet your guide, you can forget about time altogether!
• Allow at least 5 hours for the round trip leaving from and returning to Rotorua.
• We will do our best to get in touch well in advance if the weather looks bad, unfortunately sometimes mother nature wins. If our regulations allow us to operate then we will operate.
• Suitable for all ages above 5 years old (inclusive).
• All participants 16 years and under must be supervised by a responsible adult 18 years or over
• The kayaks are ‘two person sit-on-top kayaks’ a weight limit of 220kg (total per kayak) applies
Round-trip transfers from central Rotorua
Free cancellation (up to 24hrs before experience starts)
All necessary equipment will be provided, plus a safety briefing
Fun for solo travelers, couples, and groups!
Our shuttle service runs from and to the Rotorua Information Centre: 1167 Fenton Street Rotorua (included in the tour price)
What to bring:
• A towel
• A Bottled Water
• A packed lunch if you wish (food is also available for purchase at the Waimangu Cafe)
• Credit Card/Cash/Eftpos for food and drinks available to purchase from Waimangu Cafe
• We recommend that you should bring a water proof camera! (These are carried at your own risk)
• Optional - A change of clothes (just incase)
• A smile and sense of adventure!
Clothing appropriate for the season, recommendations below:
During summer months (November to March)
• Exercise type clothing that is quick drying + a warm jumper
During colder months (April to October)
• Pants/leggings for your bottom half and a minimum of three layers for your top half (which are preferably thermal, fleece, or wool)
Full refund if cancelled up to 48 hours before activity starts.
Good weather is required for this experience. If we need to cancel due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
All participants are required to read and sign a "Risk Disclosure" form at arrival, prior to taking part in any "Adventure Activity" by NZ law.
Please view this form now before booking. No action is required now other than to read it to make sure you are happy to sign at arrival.
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