Orakei Korako Tour: Self-Guided Geothermal Experience in New Zealand
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163 Ratings
Taupo

Embark on a self-guided tour of Orakei Korako, a unique geothermal attraction in New Zealand. Explore geysers, mud pools, hot springs, and more in this extraordinary experience!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Orakei Korako Cave & Thermal Park - Orakei Korako boasts the most active geysers of any geothermal park in New Zealand. Up to 23 active natural geysers play freely through the area, which is constantly changing. Marvel at the number of boiling hot springs and the vibrant colours all around you, or take a native bushwalk through this untouched…
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What's Included
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Return ferry rides on demand
  • Self guided tour
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Guide - this tour is completely self-guided
Additional Information

Join our exclusively self-directed journey for an unparalleled geothermal adventure!
This distinctive geothermal sight, located between Rotorua and Taupo, allows you to marvel at geysers, mud pools, hot springs, silica terraces, New Zealand’s native bush, and a rare thermal cave up close. It is often hailed as ‘Arguably the Best Thermal in New Zealand’….

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Location
Orakei Korako Geothermal Park & Cave
Orākei Kōrako Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.8
(163 Ratings)
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Johnfletcherrobson
Jul 9, 2025
An under rated attraction. - It was about 8 years ago,but an unforgettable experienced.So little talked about,which surprises me.Maybe because it is a little off the beaten track.A complete surprise and so few people around during peak season.A must if you are visiting Taupo and Rotorua.
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Brendad771
Jun 23, 2025
Beautiful place with fantastic people - Fantastic attraction, but even better staff. Nick and Hillary are common sense down to earth people and couldn’t do more for us when a family member had a medical event. If you can, please go and visit this beautiful place.
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603madieg
Jun 22, 2025
Highly recommend - This was an amazing site to visit. Completely different from anything else we've ever seen. Can take the walk at your own pace, so no rush to get around. Winter was a great time to visit with very active steam. The team at the centre were super friendly and gave lots of recommendations for places to visit during our stay. Would absolutely recommend to anyone in the area
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Lesilieg2022
Jun 6, 2025
Amazing - Wow what a great place to explore. We had a great experience from the start, the guide who took us to the island by boat was amazing and fun. We were dropped off at the dock with instructions to ring the bell when we wanted to return. The hike was beautiful with lots of stairs up and down, I have a knee replacement one year ago before this trip, I didn't have any issues with the walk the paths are very well maintained and wide step not to deep. Finding your way on the paths was easy they have plenty of signs to guide you and also to explain what you are looking at. We didn't see any caves to go in. I would defiantly recommend this place
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Lesilieg2023
May 29, 2025
Amazing time - Must do this was a great experience the captain of our short boat ride was very helpful and friendly we had so much fun with him and the self guided tour was amazing just absolutely loved this place would definitely recommend it
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Serge
May 28, 2025
Second visit and second discovery! - Two visits in six months and two different and beautiful landscapes! The first time in November dry landscape and in May totally different with water and bright colors under a bright sun!
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Ceciliaa325
Apr 7, 2025
A great place to visit - We had a great day, a perfect spot staff very helpful and such an unspoilt area. Would definitely recommend this to others Having visited other similar places would rate this one as the best and good value for money.
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Global03241406739
Apr 6, 2025
Fascinating day out - This is the best geothermal park we have visited. Beautifully maintained paths, less touristed, with lovely staff. Spectacular mud pools, geysers and silica terraces. We particularly liked the deep cave, watching the fantails dive between us. The setting is also very beautiful, with a short ferry ride across the river.
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Sozsoz321
Apr 6, 2025
Photographers paradise - Fantastic geothermal place full of vibrant colours and interesting textures. Very well maintained paths. Definitely worth the price. Much much more interesting and beautiful than Craters of the Moon (however very cheap) or Te Puia (highly overpriced). Cannot recommend more!
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Dd251
Mar 30, 2025
Great trip! - We all really enjoyed this trip. The geothermals were amazing - very interesting. There was a very short boat trip across the lake and then you walked around the thermals, which took around 45 minutes (wear good walking shoes and expect some exertion as you walk up hill) The geysers weren’t very active when we were there, but that was OK! Overall a really great experience.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).