Come and explore the bubbling and streaming lands of Wairakei Terraces - A geothermal wonderland and the jewel in the crown of this magical region.
Come and explore the bubbling and streaming lands of Wairakei Terraces - A geothermal wonderland and the jewel in the crown of this magical region.
Wairakei is highly valued by Maori's who settled here over a 1,000 years ago and enjoyed the waters therapeutic and healing powers.
Marvel at the intricate Maori carvings during your walk through the terraces which depict the history of the local tribe Ngati Tuwharetoa.
You'll be in awe of the geysers that blast the waters up from depths of 1.5km reaching pressures of 250 thousand pounds per square inch.
The vivid blue pools cascade beautifully over the terraces, carrying the silica which helped form these amazing natural platforms.
Come and experience these outstanding terraces and discover for yourself why they were once touted as the true eighth wonder of the world.
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Interesting walk before entering the thermal pools
This walk takes about 30 - 45 minutes to complete, but is so worth it! We loved that it brings you as close to the thermal pools that you can feel the heat from the steam and hear the burbling of the boiling water. We will definitely come again!
We were disappointed with this attraction. When compared to other similar geothermal experiences this is probably at the bottom of our list.
Amazing place
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MahabubaBinta Hossain from New Zealand wrote on 16 March 2025
Fantastic
Excellent Customer Service, we reached late than our booking time, but reception team were very friendly and booked us with new time. Really enjoyed.