Inferno crater was amazing Only takes 2hrs to do A bit expensive, but none other are cheaper El naturale - did not see any other tourists on our walk Would recommend for people who don't like tourist traps Hard to get to without a car

We took half day trip from Rotorua we got taken first to see the famous geiser which was fantastic to watch although a little down hearted to find that it doesn't go off on its own like clockwork and is activated by pouring a substance in it. Following this we got taken around the volcanic pools which are a wash... More

While I will say it is worth a visit, I wasn't happy with the cost. I'm sorry but I think $34 for a bush walk is too steep. This is state owned land and should be run as an accessible spot for all. Add to that the bus service is quite periodic for the amount I paid it should have... More

Our family got a standard walking pass (no ferry) for about $80. The scenery on the walk is fantastic, very unique geothermal activity & it truly is untouched. However it is quite expensive for a walk so that's why it's not getting the full 5 stars.

What we loved most about Waimangu is how it's much closer to it's natural state than many other thermal areas. While Wai-O-Tapu is amazing, it's got a very "zoo"-like feel to it, whereas Waimangu is more like a DOC walk with incredible geothermal features thrown in. Highlights for us included a mini geyser (not sure if this little guy normally... More

Wow. Friendly service from the lady behind the counter who advised us we had a gentle downwards 1 1/2 hour walk ahead of us and then a half hour boat ride. First we took in a coffee which was very good. Then down the track - oh my goodness. We saw incredible jewel-coloured crater lakes, the indescribable 'frying pan lake'... More

We stopped here on the way south to Taupo and enjoyed a very leisurely stroll down the valley all the way to the lake. There's plenty to see, steaming lake, boining mud, deposits is every colour of the rainbow. Beautiful. Once at the lake you can take a ferry trip (we didn't have time) or grab the shuttle bus back... More

Didn't do the boat tour but the walk was excellent. In my opinion one of the best thermal spots in nz

This, we felt, was the second best thermal area in the region after having seen several. Plenty information along the track. We did walk all the way to the lake and back. Others took the free bus back, and some organised tours did mainly the bus. The few hour experience was very worthwhile