Waimangu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Waimangu's steaming landscape
Waimangu's steaming landscape
A nice view of the NZ geothermical activity.
The margins of Waimangu Stream from Frying Pan Lake to east of Inferno Crater are covered with delicate silica formations and colourful mineral deposits containing traces of arsenic, molybdenum, antimony, and tungsten, while the stream bed is home to blue-green algae and filamentous colonies of the photosynthetic bacterium Chloroflexus aurantiacus in a range of colours from bright green to orange. In the midst of this area is the picturesque Bird's Nest Terrace, a delicate silica terrace with the small volcano-shaped Bird's Nest Spring atop continuously erupting near boiling-hot water about 1 metre (3 ft) high.
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Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$169 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
NZ$169
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,126 reviews)
Great views of the garden and mountains.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Rydges Rotorua
Sudima Lake Rotorua

Sudima Lake Rotorua

4 out of 5
1000 Eruera Street Rotorua
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The price is NZ$209 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
NZ$209
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
Felt that for the price the room was very dated, and an extremely soft bed didn't allow a good sleep. Breakfast was nice.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Sudima Lake Rotorua
Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
1270 Hinemaru Street Rotorua
The price is NZ$294 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
NZ$294
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
We had a wonderful stay at Hotel Millennium Rotorua as we celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary. The hotel surprised us with a thoughtful welcome gesture of wine and chocolates, and even allocated us a room with a fantastic lake view. Truly appreciated the effort to make our stay special. The location ...

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
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Quest Rotorua Central

Quest Rotorua Central

4 out of 5
1192 Hinemoa Street Rotorua
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,086 reviews)
Absolutely exceptional Service.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Quest Rotorua Central
Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama

Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama

4 out of 5
1420 Hamurana Road Mourea
Stay at this aparthotel in Mourea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Okere ...
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Ripple Rotorua

Ripple Rotorua

3.5 out of 5
4 Barnard Road Rotorua
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Skyline Rotorua and Rainbow ...
9/10 Wonderful! (509 reviews)
Spotless room. Really did a good job with a small space. Cozy family vibe.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Ripple Rotorua
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Popular places to visit

Waimangu Volcanic Valley featuring a hot spring

Waimangu Volcanic Valley

Shaped by the force of nature less than 150 years ago, this picturesque valley is rich in geothermic activity, rare plant life and challenging walking trails.

Waimangu Volcanic Valley

Te Rata Bay

Explore the great outdoors at Te Rata Bay, a lovely green space in Waimangu. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Te Rata Bay

Activities

Cultural Performance

Cultural Performance

NZ$35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cultural Performance
Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs

Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs

NZ$45
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs
Te Ra Guided Experience

Te Ra Guided Experience

NZ$100
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Te Ra Guided Experience
Rotorua Cultural Small Group Afternoon Tour

Rotorua Cultural Small Group Afternoon Tour

NZ$180
per adult
Rotorua Cultural Small Group Afternoon Tour
Inferno Crater

Volcanic Valley Self Guided Walking and Hiking at Waimangu

NZ$75
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Volcanic Valley Self Guided Walking and Hiking at Waimangu
Te Po Indigenous Evening Experience

Te Po Indigenous Evening Experience

NZ$195
per adult
Te Po Indigenous Evening Experience
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Cities near Waimangu

Rotorua which includes forest scenes as well as a small group of people

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