Volcanic and Geothermal

New Zealand has an impressive collection of active volcanoes. Select a New Zealand volcanoe attractions and activities Web site listing from the comprehensive list below or search by region.

 

  • HELL'S GATE GEOTHERMAL RESERVE - Rotorua

    Feel the Earth's raw power at Rotorua's most active thermal park. Spectacular, sinister and fierce thermal valley set in 50 acres. Remarkable formations and colours, cascading hot water and unearthly vistas. New Zealand's only mud spa complex. Touch the beautifully soft hot water of our medicinal sulphur lake and finest geothermal mud used in masks and cosmetics...(more)

  • HUKA PRAWN PARK - Taupo

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    Enjoy a day of fun and adventure at New Zealand's only Prawn Farm. Experience the thrill of landing the feisty prawn, at Hook-a-Prawn fishing. Enjoy a leisurely nature-walk and feed the wild but friendly rainbow trout, before soaking your feet in the relaxing geothermal foot-bath. Marvel at breathtaking views from the Riverside Restaurant while enjoying a mouth-watering selection of dishes...(more)

  • WAIMANGU VOLCANIC VALLEY - Rotorua

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    Created on 10 June 1886, Waimangu is the only hydrothermal system in the world wholly formed within historic times because of a volcanic eruption. Walk through the craters of Waimangu Volcanic Valley and take a boat cruise on crater Lake Rotomahana to view amazing geothermal activity...(more)

  • WAI-O-TAPU THERMAL WONDERLAND - Rotorua

    Thousands of years in the making, explore spectacular nature in New Zealand’s most colourful volcanic area. The modern Visitor Centre provides the gateway to walks with unique photo opportunities and a wide range of features including the Champagne Pool, the Lady Knox geyser erupting daily at 10.15am and the nearby ever active “Mud Pool”...(more)

  • WHITE ISLAND TOURS - Whakatane

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    White Island is New Zealand's only live marine volcano. Step aboard PeeJay, one of two boats purpose-built for White Island Tours and let the crew take you on a six-hour journey you will never forget. Hissing fumaroles, glittering crystals, steaming mounds and standing on the edge of the mighty crater are all part of the tour...(more)

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