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Welcome to Ngakuru, a hidden gem in New Zealand that offers unforgettable experiences for every traveler. This page is your ultimate guide to all the exciting things to do in Ngakuru and its surrounding area. From adrenaline-pumping adventure activities to immersive cultural experiences, we have options to suit every taste. Explore the breathtaking landscapes, go hiking through lush forests, indulge in thrilling water sports, or immerse yourself in the local Maori culture. Discover why Ngakuru is a must-visit destination for fun and unique experiences.
Would recommend to all who have travelled far to our little country. Be immersed in the Maori culture, it’s an experience for all to share.
Thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. Food was delicious; the people fantastic but the best was mark our bus driver - hilarious ?
We really enjoyed the outdoor (make sure to dress for the weather) demonstrations of the Maori culture. Then the inside music and dances. Followed by a great meal. The vegetarian selection was very good, as was the vegan selection
The most awesome experience i had in rotorua. I actually went twice within my short stay in rotorua ??
A wonderful night...a magical insight to the Maori people and culture.
An absolute amazing experience being able to understand the history of Maori culture being able to get involved and sit back and enjoy the entertainment, plus there's hangi buffet at the end which was a winner great food! Great job guys thanks for making it a welcoming and excellent experience! Will Defo reccomend.
It was an awesome experience... me and my husband feel so blessed and greatful to experience the one of a kind performance of the villagers.. thanks for the warmth welcome.. thanks for the delicious Kai too.. definitely will come back with whanau and friends next time.. please give an heads up to our beautiful driver AROHA (Kea) you’re amazing and AWA for accompanying me and my son inside the warm house thank you guys..
Leisurely walk downhill with plenty of viewpoints. The walk does not need to be rushed, we had time for a pre-packed lunch at the picnic tables. We would recommend this to anyone visiting the Rotorua - Taupo region. Boat trip was informative with a close-up view of a geyser.
Wow 🤩 Having been to most Tourist destinations in Rotorua this was an unexpected surprise and for lovers of the natural world, i can not recommend it more highly. The walk through the valley offered endless views of different types of geothermal activity, streams, lakes and native Bush/birds. It really is a hidden wonderland and accessible to those of all ages (I had a 3 and 6 year old in tow). Lake Rotomahana Boat trip was excellent offering history and more geothermal activity unseen to me before. Staff were outstanding and went out of their way to accomodate us.
Seeing God's creation and walking into it relieves stress from city life. We had this walk last January and again this February. We will never get tired of going there especially with new friends and family.
Hicimos el recorrido del parque y barco Facil de caminar, fuimos con ninos. Un lugar tranquilo, interesante y entretenido. El paseo por el lago fue muy lindo. Una tarde increible.
Very beautiful walking track, peaceful, fantastic view,
This park is a must do - you have to see the sights to believe it. So other-worldly, amazing. We had fantastic weather which added to the serenity. If short on time I wouldn’t put the cruise in the ‘must do’ category, I would have been satisfied with just seeing the geo-thermal sights. But it was nice as a peaceful way to soak in more of the beauty of the area and you do see a couple other interesting features, so I’m glad we did it. Wear comfortable shoes as it is a decent walk on a gravel pathway.
Getting in touch with nature. A great sight seeing experience. Must do. Thank you Rotomahana.
This was a great experience I did with my 4 kids. It would be a solid walk for some, but it was beautiful, lots of information, great quality track, and the sights were like what you would see in a fantasy movie. Really enjoyed the boat cruise, the skipper was very nice and informative. Thankful for the bus drive back up. I think this is a must if you are visiting Rotorua and enjoy the outdoors. Good quality coffee at the top too.
We had a great time seeing the geothermal wonders at Waimungu Volcanic Valley, the 4km walk was full of amazing scenery (hot springs, geysers, craters and wildlife). The cruise was good with an interesting commentary about the history and highlights in the area. Then it was back on the bus to the start, the inferno crater was definitely worth the climb up the stairs
Probably one of the best things we did down in Rotorua - Alan the boat driver is awesome and knows so much about the area! Would highly highly recommend
tino pai! sis not know of this since we came in 2018, so went today even on rainy day, still incredible. self guided walk is 4km but easy path, mostly flat. map with an explanation of each point is full of information so it is really easy and interesting to walk by yourself your own pace. if you get tired and still have to catch boat there is three bus stops along the way that you can simply hop in the bus, same as after boat guide, they take you directly back to the car if you are all done. boat & guide were fantastic, he was so full of knowledge and showed sightseeing you cannot see walking! truly recommend !
I can recommend visit that valley. We enjoyed every minutes
Awesome scenery; lovely, informative cruise; peaceful; full of bird songs; the crater lakes were amazing. The story is amazing. The staff are lovely - we wandered up after the cruise, not taking the first bus back. We wandered around for hours, enjoyed a picnic, went up the hiking trail. I think the bus driver was relieved that we finally caught up with him at one of the designated stops on the last bus.
Fantastic walk with so much to see! It was amazing and the boat ride at the end is the perfect way to top it off. 100% would do it again
Totally enjoyed the whole experience from the walk to the boat ride. Took my 2 teenage children surprisingly they loved it too. Wish we have more time on the walk to stop longer to enjoy the surroundings and views.
Both my daughter and I absolutely loved the Waimangu Volcanic Valley walk and boat cruise. Stunning nature with all the volcanic activities so close to us. We loved the boat cruise too. Big thumbs up for the captain of the boat. He explained everything in such a good way with the kindest and caring voice. We'll definitely be back doing it all again one day. Kindest regards, Hope & Ingrid ?
Take in the views with this self guided tour. Glance at it or read along with your map. Your choice. Fantastic staff and memories to last a lifetime.
Lovely day out! Interesting history, and natural beauty to explore. Friendly helpful staff. Highly recommend.
Active lake geysers, craters and thermal pools, wetland walk ... and much less busy than the ones in town as it's a bit further out. Had a wonderful day and the shuttle back was a great way to end!
We walked down and we loved the valley and the cruise. However we took the Mt Haszard hiking trail which would be great if you want some exercise but is not great if you are looking for anything extra, as the hike didn't offer any special views just tired legs due to lots of stairs up - over 40 floors up according to my fitbit and then the same back down. Don't do the extra hike unless you like walking up and down steep stairs.
Amazing place. Beautiful walk down the valley, Inferno Crater is a must see, then a cruise on Lake Rotomahana, with excellent commentary by Pete the skipper. We caught the bus back up the valley to the tearooms as it was raining quite heavily. A must visit attraction - you will not be disappointed!
Had a great time waking through this wonderful valley. The walk was around 2hrs and we took the boat around the lake which was well worth it. Lots of historical sites of significance. Highly recommend checking this out
The environment keeps changing around you with the colours and landscape. It's a great walk and quite easy to do in the allotted time before the cruise. Definitely one of the better thermal attractions in Rotorua in terms of how diverse the walk is. The lake cruise is beautiful and you get awesome views of Mt Tarawera and learn about the history of the area from the commentary.
Such an interesting part of New Zealand. Our family with 2 teenagers loved this experience. A full sensory experience of native bush, varied landscapes and animals. Fascinating history. Well worth the visit.
Really great experience for locals showing off to visitors!
Great family fun! Lots to see and friendly staff!
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