Waikite Valley Attractions
Sightseeing
This local geothermal hotspot is 8 minutes drive away from our property. It is a short 5-10 minute walk (up two flights of stairs) across a designated boardwalk where you can see bubbling mud, steam and colourful volcanic rocks. There are two viewing points where you can look out at the scenery, take photos etc. The track itself is only 200 m long. So a good little outing to catch a nearby geothermal highlight.
Te Kopia Scenic Reserve, Tihiroa o Paeroa, Boardwalk
932 Te Kopia RdThis local geothermal hotspot is 8 minutes drive away from our property. It is a short 5-10 minute walk (up two flights of stairs) across a designated boardwalk where you can see bubbling mud, steam and colourful volcanic rocks. There are two viewing points where you can look out at the scenery, take photos etc. The track itself is only 200 m long. So a good little outing to catch a nearby geothermal highlight.
This local hot pools is an 18 minute drive away from our property.
Waikite Valley Thermal Pools is a unique place to come and experience the ‘Living Waters’ of the Te Manaroa Spring - the largest single source of 100% pure geothermal water in New Zealand.
Thermal Pool Complex
The pure spring water cascades into a hot pool complex with a choice of six bathing options, in a natural setting, with pool temperatures ranging between 35 and 40°C.
Private Spas
You can treat yourself to a private spa, with tranquil native bush and geothermal valley outlook and individual temperature controls.
Te Manaroa Spring Eco-trail
Enjoy a short family friendly walking trail to the spectacular bubbling Te Manaroa Spring, the source of pure geothermal water. Discover unique geothermal botany and geology unique to this area.
Fully Licensed Café
The Pukeko in a Ponga Tree Café serves snacks, light meals, coffee, drinks and ice cream from 12-7pm daily, with both indoor and outdoor seating areas overlooking the pool complex and valley.
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Piscinas termais do Vale de Waikite
648 Waikite Valley RdThis local hot pools is an 18 minute drive away from our property.
Waikite Valley Thermal Pools is a unique place to come and experience the ‘Living Waters’ of the Te Manaroa Spring - the largest single source of 100% pure geothermal water in New Zealand.
Thermal Pool Complex
The pure spring water cascades into a hot pool complex with a choice of six bathing options, in a natural setting, with pool temperatures ranging between 35 and 40°C.
Private Spas
You can treat yourself to a private spa, with tranquil native bush and geothermal valley outlook and individual temperature controls.
Te Manaroa Spring Eco-trail
Enjoy a short family friendly walking trail to the spectacular bubbling Te Manaroa Spring, the source of pure geothermal water. Discover unique geothermal botany and geology unique to this area.
Fully Licensed Café
The Pukeko in a Ponga Tree Café serves snacks, light meals, coffee, drinks and ice cream from 12-7pm daily, with both indoor and outdoor seating areas overlooking the pool complex and valley.
This local geothermal wonderland is a 28 minute drive away from our property.
Orakei Korako, also know as Hidden Valley, sits between Rotorua and Taupo on the Waikato River at Lake Ohakuri. The Silica Terraces that greet you at the base of Orakei Koroako are believed to be the largest of their kind. You will see 23 active natural geysers and a number of boiling hot springs and mud pools as you walk the park.
This is an ever changing world inhabited by a variety of native flora and fauna. A highlight of the walk is the Ruatapu Cave or “the sacred hole”. The cave reaches 120 ft. down to a natural and stunningly blue hot pool called Waiwhakaata, which means pool of mirror. This sacred place was used by Maori woman to bath and beautify themselves for ceremonies.
One of New Zealand’s top visited volcanic attractions, Lonely Planet Guide has said, “Orakei Korako is possibly the best thermal area left in New Zealand and one of the finest in the world.”
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Parque Geotérmico e Caverna Orakei Korako
494 Orākei Kōrako RdThis local geothermal wonderland is a 28 minute drive away from our property.
Orakei Korako, also know as Hidden Valley, sits between Rotorua and Taupo on the Waikato River at Lake Ohakuri. The Silica Terraces that greet you at the base of Orakei Koroako are believed to be the largest of their kind. You will see 23 active natural geysers and a number of boiling hot springs and mud pools as you walk the park.
This is an ever changing world inhabited by a variety of native flora and fauna. A highlight of the walk is the Ruatapu Cave or “the sacred hole”. The cave reaches 120 ft. down to a natural and stunningly blue hot pool called Waiwhakaata, which means pool of mirror. This sacred place was used by Maori woman to bath and beautify themselves for ceremonies.
One of New Zealand’s top visited volcanic attractions, Lonely Planet Guide has said, “Orakei Korako is possibly the best thermal area left in New Zealand and one of the finest in the world.”
This geothermal tourist attraction is 26 minutes drive away from our property.
Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland is a spectacular showcase of New Zealand’s most colourful and unique geothermal elements sculpted by thousands of years of geothermal activity.
The Lady Knox Geyser is presented daily at 10.15am. This unique geyser can reach up to heights of 10-20 metres. See and learn about the magnificent workings of the Lady Knox geyser from the wonderful team of tour guides.
Wai-o-Tapu Welcome Centre
201 Waiotapu Loop RdThis geothermal tourist attraction is 26 minutes drive away from our property.
Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland is a spectacular showcase of New Zealand’s most colourful and unique geothermal elements sculpted by thousands of years of geothermal activity.
The Lady Knox Geyser is presented daily at 10.15am. This unique geyser can reach up to heights of 10-20 metres. See and learn about the magnificent workings of the Lady Knox geyser from the wonderful team of tour guides.
This local geothermal tourist attraction is a 31 minute drive away from our property.
Description taken from 'Waimangu Volcanic Valley' website:
We connect people with the beating heart of the world’s youngest geothermal valley, its unique history and legacy. We share how the world began! Experience spectacular volcanic craters, enormous hot water springs, beautiful geothermal features, rare and unusual plant life, brilliantly coloured micro biology and a wide array of birds. We immerse visitors in the stories of the Mt Tarawera volcanic eruption, its people, and the resulting dramatic landscape changes that created Rotorua's geothermal park.
https://www.waimangu.co.nz/
This tourism business also sells souvenirs and has a good cafe.
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Waimangu Volcanic Valley
587 Waimangu RdThis local geothermal tourist attraction is a 31 minute drive away from our property.
Description taken from 'Waimangu Volcanic Valley' website:
We connect people with the beating heart of the world’s youngest geothermal valley, its unique history and legacy. We share how the world began! Experience spectacular volcanic craters, enormous hot water springs, beautiful geothermal features, rare and unusual plant life, brilliantly coloured micro biology and a wide array of birds. We immerse visitors in the stories of the Mt Tarawera volcanic eruption, its people, and the resulting dramatic landscape changes that created Rotorua's geothermal park.
https://www.waimangu.co.nz/
This tourism business also sells souvenirs and has a good cafe.
This local walk is a 26 minute drive away from our property. The Rainbow Mountain Summit Track takes around 2-3 hours to complete ( 1 hour up and 1 hour down average time). The track is 2.5 kilometres long. It starts relatively flat but becomes steeper as more progress is made up the mountain. An average level of fitness is required to complete the walk. Once at the top, you can take in the spectacular 360 degree views of the central plateau valley. There is a sitting bench area where you can have a break with some snacks and drink.
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Rainbow Mountain Scenic Reserve
This local walk is a 26 minute drive away from our property. The Rainbow Mountain Summit Track takes around 2-3 hours to complete ( 1 hour up and 1 hour down average time). The track is 2.5 kilometres long. It starts relatively flat but becomes steeper as more progress is made up the mountain. An average level of fitness is required to complete the walk. Once at the top, you can take in the spectacular 360 degree views of the central plateau valley. There is a sitting bench area where you can have a break with some snacks and drink.
Our property is an 8 minute drive away from an entrance to Lake Ohakuri.
Hot Water Creek is a natural hot pool (free entry - remote location) at the mouth of Lake Ohakuri. Enjoy the choice of sitting in hot water and being able to swim out further to the colder lake water to cool off. A local Waikite Valley favourite that is not generally advertised but by word-of-mouth.
When bathing in natural hot water sources it is best to keep your head above the water.
Lake Ohakuri
Our property is an 8 minute drive away from an entrance to Lake Ohakuri.
Hot Water Creek is a natural hot pool (free entry - remote location) at the mouth of Lake Ohakuri. Enjoy the choice of sitting in hot water and being able to swim out further to the colder lake water to cool off. A local Waikite Valley favourite that is not generally advertised but by word-of-mouth.
When bathing in natural hot water sources it is best to keep your head above the water.
This natural hot river is a 29 minute drive away from our property. Kerosene Creek is very close to Rainbow Mountain (5 minutes drive). It is a good idea to have a walk up the mountain and then soak your body in the hot relaxing water afterwards.
https://www.newzealand.com/nz/feature/kerosene-creek/
Relax in the naturally heated waters of Kerosene Creek, where hot spring and freshwater stream meet.
Thirty five minutes south of Rotorua is Kerosene Creek, a geothermally heated stream where you can bathe and relax.
Hot water from a natural spring under the earth bubbles up into the cool waters of the creek, creating pleasantly warm waters. Swimmers have piled up small smooth rocks to create little hot pools beside the 2m waterfall.
Set amongst lush native bush, Kerosene Creek is popular among visitors and locals alike, offering a natural bathing experience like no other.
There's no admission charge, just be courteous to other bathers, and take any rubbish away with you.
Getting to Kerosene Creek
Follow State Highway 5 south from Rotorua towards Taupo for about 30km. After passing the turnoff to Murupara on your left and Lake Ngahewa on your right, turn left on to Old Waiotapu Rd.
Follow this gravel road for 2.2 km (about 3 minutes) until you see a grass verge on the right, where you can park your vehicle. Walk down the short track to the creek.
Safety tips
It's best if you visit during daylight hours, and don't leave any valuables in your car while bathing. As with most thermal pools, it's not safe to put your head underwater.
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Kerosene Creek
Old Waiotapu RoadThis natural hot river is a 29 minute drive away from our property. Kerosene Creek is very close to Rainbow Mountain (5 minutes drive). It is a good idea to have a walk up the mountain and then soak your body in the hot relaxing water afterwards.
https://www.newzealand.com/nz/feature/kerosene-creek/
Relax in the naturally heated waters of Kerosene Creek, where hot spring and freshwater stream meet.
Thirty five minutes south of Rotorua is Kerosene Creek, a geothermally heated stream where you can bathe and relax.
Hot water from a natural spring under the earth bubbles up into the cool waters of the creek, creating pleasantly warm waters. Swimmers have piled up small smooth rocks to create little hot pools beside the 2m waterfall.
Set amongst lush native bush, Kerosene Creek is popular among visitors and locals alike, offering a natural bathing experience like no other.
There's no admission charge, just be courteous to other bathers, and take any rubbish away with you.
Getting to Kerosene Creek
Follow State Highway 5 south from Rotorua towards Taupo for about 30km. After passing the turnoff to Murupara on your left and Lake Ngahewa on your right, turn left on to Old Waiotapu Rd.
Follow this gravel road for 2.2 km (about 3 minutes) until you see a grass verge on the right, where you can park your vehicle. Walk down the short track to the creek.
Safety tips
It's best if you visit during daylight hours, and don't leave any valuables in your car while bathing. As with most thermal pools, it's not safe to put your head underwater.
The Tyburn Monastery is a 14 minute drive away from our property.
The Monastery allows visitors to their site which includes some beautiful short nature walks, meditative flower gardens and Catholic Church architecture.
An interesting place to visit whether you are religiously inclined or not.
Tyburn Monastery
74 Dods RdThe Tyburn Monastery is a 14 minute drive away from our property.
The Monastery allows visitors to their site which includes some beautiful short nature walks, meditative flower gardens and Catholic Church architecture.
An interesting place to visit whether you are religiously inclined or not.
Food scene
This petrol station and small food store is a 25 minute drive from our property.
It is interesting because the local honey company ARATAKI HONEY has its headquarters and products on show at the property.
The Waiotapu complex includes the Benny Bee shop and service centre. A wide range of Arataki Honey products are sold as well as providing a service to the local and travelling public as a general store, cafe and petrol station.
http://www.arataki-honey-rotorua.co.nz/store.html
Arataki Honey Ltd
2488 State Hwy 5This petrol station and small food store is a 25 minute drive from our property.
It is interesting because the local honey company ARATAKI HONEY has its headquarters and products on show at the property.
The Waiotapu complex includes the Benny Bee shop and service centre. A wide range of Arataki Honey products are sold as well as providing a service to the local and travelling public as a general store, cafe and petrol station.
http://www.arataki-honey-rotorua.co.nz/store.html