This was a great morning out, we took our 5 year and he seemed to enjoy it. The colours of the mineral pools are amazing and all the different mud pools and steaming holes in the earth are fascinating too. There are several walks that you can do or if you arrive early you can do a shorter walk (which...
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Wai-o-tapu Thermal Wonderland, Rotorua
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Type: Hot Springs/ Geysers
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THOUSANDS OF YEARS IN THE MAKING, explore spectacular nature at New Zealand's most colourful natural volcanic area. Walk at your own pace - view the...
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THOUSANDS OF YEARS IN THE MAKING, explore spectacular nature at New Zealand's most colourful natural volcanic area. Walk at your own pace - view the unique Champagne Pool, Sinter Terrace formations, Steaming Ground, Bubbling Mud, Expansive Vistas, Huge Volcanic Craters. The Lady Knox Geyser erupts daily at 10.15am. Excellent facilities at modern Visitor Centre.
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We have been here 3 times and can honestly say that this by far the best thermal area in N zealand and we enjoy it every time we go, The geyser erupts diferently every time. We will be back again
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Hong Kong, China
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Skip the staged geyser eruption and head straight to the many walks, they offer much better things to see. If you like to see mud pools and all sort of steaming mineral pools in various colors, this is the place to see them all!
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Brisbane, Australia
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This area is very natural. Enjoyed wandering through the bush and around the large thermal pools.
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This is the second time we have visited this park. The first time was over 10 years ago and we were concerned as to whether we would be as amazed second time round. But we needn't have worried. It was just as good, although more expensive, this time. Now we have kids and they were fascinated by all the different...
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We had a wonderful time here. We bought tickets then drove to the Lady Knox Geyser to watch it be artificially erupted. It was amazing. The thermal park was fasinating. There was so much to see. The clours of the pools is amazing. It was not over comercialised. The cafe had great food and lovely staff. The souvenir shop and...
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A bit pricey at $30 but something we did not want to miss. You're given a map of the park with descriptions of all the points of interest. You can also choose between a short, medium, and long route depending on how fit you are.
The steaming vents, bubbling mud, and colored pools did not disappoint. It's was like being...
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Professionally run. Incdibly beautiful. Very friendly staff. Unforgettable
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Tokyo, Japan
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The springs are beautiful, and the geyser is worth seeing. However we went an hour before closing, and we got a bit lost trying to find our way back out!
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Thermal wonderland to be explored with explanatory grounds map in hand on comfortable pathways and boardwalks. Hissing, steaming and bubbling smelly vents to the earths core await at every turn. Bacteria in warm and hot pools make an artist's palette to marvel over. A highlight is the daily erupting geyser, be sure to be there early to get to the...
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