LAKE TAUPÖ - Lake Taupo

ORAKEI KORAKO
A 494 Orakei Korako Road, RD2, Reporoa P +64 7 378 3131
E ok@reap.org.nz W www.orakeikorako.co.nz
Situated just 25 minutes north of Taupö and 45 minutes south of
Rotorua lies “The Hidden Valley” of Orakei Korako Cave & Thermal
Park. Wander through a valley of unbelievable colour, of bubbling
hot springs, gushing geysers and unimaginable natural beauty. Lonely
Planet Travellers Guide writes… “Orakei Korako is possibly the best
thermal area left in New Zealand and one of the finest in the world.”
WAIMANGU VOLCANIC VALLEY
A 587 Waimangu Road, Rotorua P +64 7 366 6137
E nature@waimangu.co.nz W www.waimangu.co.nz
The world’s newest geothermal system offering walking tours and
boat cruises. Awesome geothermal experiences including ‘Frying Pan
Lake’, the worlds largest hot spring; huge ‘Inferno Crater’ following
a mysterious rhythmic cycle of filling, overflowing and emptying;
fractured ‘Cathedral Rocks’ vent beautiful billows of steam; unique
thermal plants. The winner of many ecotourism awards.
GREAT LAKE TAUPÖ OFFICIAL VISITOR GUIDE 2012 THERMAL/VOLCANIC
GREAT LAKE TAUPÖ THERMAL/VOLCANIC
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OPERATING HOURS Summer 8:00am
– 4:30pm; Winter 8:00am – 4:00pm
DEPARTURES Ferry runs on demand every
day TRANSPORT Shuttle 2U ph +64 7 376
7638 DURATION 1 – 1.5hrs
PRODUCT Walking tours, boat cruises, café & shopping
OPERATING HOURS Open daily 8:30am; last admission
3.45pm (4:45pm January) DURATION Valley Walk -
allow 1.5 - 2 hours; Valley Walk with Boat Cruise - allow
2.5 -3 hours
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