Waiotapu Valley, New Zealand
From series “Top 15 Most Fantastic Creations of Nature”
New Zealand can boast with Waiotapu Valley of Geysers known to the whole world. It is able to surprise with its unique formations, and a variety of unearthly landscape. The area of the valley is about 18 square km. The name literally translates from the Maori language as a holy water. The territory is under the protection of the state from 1931. Now, travelers can visit the only part of the valley called Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland.
The most famous formation of the valley is Lady Knox Geyser. Guests of the reserve can observe its eruption every day; it starts promptly at 10-15 am. An eruption is caused artificially. Soapy water is poured into the muzzle, then the geyser begins to throw water jets up to 20 meters high. An eruption lasts about an hour.
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Useful staff nearby
ATM bankomat: 'ATM - Bank of New Zealand (BNZ)' located in 23 km (
check the route on the map).
check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Hertz' is located in 24 km (
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Fuel station: 'Gull Waiotapu' in 2.14 km
Supermarket: 'Fibre Fresh Feeds' in 4.24 km
Parking: 'Please park here' in 31 km
Apotheek: 'Te Ngae Pharmacy' in 24 km
Police station: 'New Zealand Police Bay Of Plenty District Headquarters' in 26 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Waimangu Volcanic Valley' in 8 km
Railway station: 'Rotorua Station' in 28 km
Nearest airports:
» Rotorua Regional Airport ROT - in 28 km
» Taupo Airport TUO - in 49 km
» Tauranga Airport TRG - in 78 km
» Hamilton International Airport HLZ - in 105 km
» Napier Airport NPE - in 130 km
» Rotorua Regional Airport ROT - in 28 km
» Taupo Airport TUO - in 49 km
» Tauranga Airport TRG - in 78 km
» Hamilton International Airport HLZ - in 105 km
» Napier Airport NPE - in 130 km
Cities nearby
Best hotels near Waiotapu Valley
Astelia Lodge
Located in 20 km from Waiotapu Valley
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Rooms: 2
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Rooms: 2
All rooms feature pine furnishing, flat-screen satellite TV and an en suite bathroom with toiletries made by the nearby Lavender Farm. Each offers … More: photo, rates and booking
Solitaire Lodge
Located in 21 km from Waiotapu Valley
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Rooms: 9
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Rooms: 9
Spacious suites feature modern interiors and stylish furnishings. Each offers views of the lake, the lagoon, or the volcanic summit of Mount … More: photo, rates and booking
Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
Located in 24 km from Waiotapu Valley
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Rooms: 100
Route on the map:
Rooms: 100
Rotorua Holiday Park is 5 minutes' drive from Whakarewarewa. It is 10 minutes' drive from Fairy Springs. ZORB Rotorua and Lake Rotorua are both … More: photo, rates and booking
Malones Motel
Located in 25 km from Waiotapu Valley
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Rooms: 20
Route on the map:
Rooms: 20
Malone Motor Inn is 5 minutes' drive from Whakarewarewa Thermal Village and the Te Puia Maori Cultural centre. Rotorua International Airport is 13 … More: photo, rates and booking
Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit
38 km - Taupo Volcano
In New Zealand, on the territory of the North Island, you can see the Taupo Volcano. Its huge caldera is also filled with a wonderful lake. For the last 70 000 years, this volcano has erupted several times and became quite dangerous for the planet. Until now it is a …
From the series 'Sleeping Super-Volcanoes Capable of Destroying Whole Regions'
In New Zealand, on the territory of the North Island, you can see the Taupo Volcano. Its huge caldera is also filled with a wonderful lake. For the last 70 000 years, this volcano has erupted several times and became quite dangerous for the planet. Until now it is a …
111 km - Waitomo Glowworm Caves
In New Zealand is an amazing cave of Waitomo, also known under the unofficial name of the Cave of Fireflies. It is tiny fireflies that cover the vault and walls of the cave and make the atmosphere in it special. The flickering of a thousand tiny dots resembles the …
From the series 'Fantastic and Colorful Caves Inside the Earth'
In New Zealand is an amazing cave of Waitomo, also known under the unofficial name of the Cave of Fireflies. It is tiny fireflies that cover the vault and walls of the cave and make the atmosphere in it special. The flickering of a thousand tiny dots resembles the …
126 km - Waitomo Caves
The famous caves of Waitomo are located in New Zealand. Their features can’t be explained by anything except a miracle. The fact is that these caves are inhabited by rare species of fireflies that can be found only in New Zealand. These tiny creatures light up the …
From the series '10 Natural Wonders of the World'
The famous caves of Waitomo are located in New Zealand. Their features can’t be explained by anything except a miracle. The fact is that these caves are inhabited by rare species of fireflies that can be found only in New Zealand. These tiny creatures light up the …
149 km - Manu Bay
Some beaches are great for surfing in New Zealand. Manu Bay is a great example. This beach is located in the town of Raglan. It is considered one of the best beaches with left-hand waves in the world. The height of the waves reaches 3 meters off the coast at certain …
From the series 'Top Beaches for Surfing on Huge Waves'
Some beaches are great for surfing in New Zealand. Manu Bay is a great example. This beach is located in the town of Raglan. It is considered one of the best beaches with left-hand waves in the world. The height of the waves reaches 3 meters off the coast at certain …
218 km - Yellow Treehouse Cafe
Those who do not want to climb into the mountains in search of the cozy restaurant can walk in the surroundings of Auckland and find the romantic Café Yellow Treehouse in one of the picturesque forests. At first sight you can hardly recognize a restaurant. The café …
From the series 'The Most Exotic Restaurants in the World'
Those who do not want to climb into the mountains in search of the cozy restaurant can walk in the surroundings of Auckland and find the romantic Café Yellow Treehouse in one of the picturesque forests. At first sight you can hardly recognize a restaurant. The café …
219 km - Auckland Art Gallery
The Auckland Art Gallery is the greatest architectural monument in New Zealand. This art gallery was built in 1887. Today there has placed a rich collection of art pieces of local and foreign artists. Large halls are usually used for international exhibitions. ##Over a …
From the series 'Famous Buildings of Renaissance Architecture'
The Auckland Art Gallery is the greatest architectural monument in New Zealand. This art gallery was built in 1887. Today there has placed a rich collection of art pieces of local and foreign artists. Large halls are usually used for international exhibitions. ##Over a …
Top destination around Waiotapu Valley - Rotorua
Besides the historic past of the indigenous people of Rotorua, the museum exhibits artifacts that tell the history of the city and its development. Visitors are even welcome to see a small film about the past of local people and the geothermal springs of this part of New Zealand. The film is only fifteen minutes long but its authors managed to cover all important events in the history of Rotorua including the infamous explosion of Tarawera Volcano. The film is really interesting and skillfully intertwines the mythology and geology.
There is an airport located ten kilometers from the central part of Rotorua. Built near the shore of the namesake lake, this airport receives domestic flights from such cities as Oakland and Queenstown. There are also flights to Christchurch and Wellington. Additionally, there is a port for seaplanes five kilometers to the west from Rotorua. It takes around forty minutes to reach this city from Oakland by air. A flight from Wellington is significantly longer – more than one hour.
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There is an airport located ten kilometers from the central part of Rotorua. Built near the shore of the namesake lake, this airport receives domestic flights from such cities as Oakland and Queenstown. There are also flights to Christchurch and Wellington. Additionally, there is a port for seaplanes five kilometers to the west from Rotorua. It takes around forty minutes to reach this city from Oakland by air. A flight from Wellington is significantly longer – more than one hour.
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