Discover the natural wonders of Wai-o-Tapu or Waimangu by convenient shuttle service!
A trip to Rotorua is not complete without discovering it's array of natural wonders, with a local maori whanau (family) born & raised amongst the Geothermal.
The Mud Run makes it possible for you to conveniently tick off a visit to one of the iconic natural attractions - either Waimangu Volcanic Valley or Wai-o-TapuThermal Wonderland.
Departing from Rotorua daily, will give you time to explore at your own pace on a self guided walking tour as you start your journey into the fascinating world of Steam, Mud & Colours.
Waimangu Volcanic Valley:
Take a beautiful journey through the boasting wild and rugged volcanic landscape.
Here you'll explore amazing hot water springs, unique plant life, majestic craters and an array of microbiology and bird life. The dramatic landscape will have you in absolute awe as you immerse yourself in the heart of the world’s youngest volcanic valley.
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland:
You will be greeted by New Zealand's most colourful geothermal attraction,You'll encounter one of the most extensive geothermal systems, unique terrace formations, steaming ground, bubbling mud pool and fascinating colours.
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Pleasant and knowledgeable local tour guide. Waimangou is a very interesting geothermal valley where respect of the environment is visible, despite the need to provide amenities to the visitors. This is a very good nature experience, unspoiled by too much commercialization, and much less crowded than other alternatives... Highly recommended!
Lovely to meet you. I will forward your review to Waimangu so they are aware of your concern. Enjoy the rest of your holiday
Fue una experiencia fantástica, desde la recogida en Rotorua. El recorrido hacia el parque geotérmico estuvo alimentado por las historias contadas por “Slim” el conductor quien además resultó ser un gran ser humano. Excelente aventura.
Nga mihi nui (Big thank you!!)
Fun people to talk with, really knew a lot!
Thank you so much, we really enjoy showing off our backyard
I was the only one that booked the tour, so it felt like a VIP tour. ☺️ The Maori couple that runs the service were such lovely people. They provided me with tons of information about the geothermal activities, politics and maori culture. I loved it and would definitely book it again! Highly recommended! 🙏
You deserved to be treated like a VIP too. Glad you enjoyed it
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Michaela from Germany wrote on 25 March 2025
Great experience
The shuttle worked great and comes with the add on of Karen & Slim being such lovely people, who are happy to share their knowledge about the region. The walk in the Waimangu park is very nice with awesome views and the self guiding broschure offers a lot of information about the place. At the 9:15 tour it was almost empty. You can catch the bus at the lake at 12:35 for the pickup at 1pm.