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Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

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Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland during your travels in Waiotapu. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
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Waiotapu Vacations

Get your journey off to a flying start by learning a bit about Waiotapu before you head off.

This town lies 15 miles (24 kilometers) south of Rotorua. You'll also find it 25 miles (40 kilometers) southwest of Kawerau.

Places to visit in Waiotapu

Watch as columns of billowing vapor and scorching water spurt out from under the earth at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. The violent might of this geological occurrence will fill you with wonder! Want more options? Appreciate one of Mother Nature's most sensational shows at Lady Knox Geyser. Watch as the violent pillars of water shoot high into the air and try to spot rainbows forming in the steam. But there's more. Watch water bubbling under a cloak of steam at Waikite Valley Thermal Pools. This geothermal wonder, produced by heated groundwater rising from the earth's crust, is literally one of area's hottest tourist spots!

Where do you fly into for Waiotapu?

Put on your headphones and watch one of the latest in-flight movies. Before long, you'll touch down at Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT). It's 17 miles (27 kilometers) from the center of Waiotapu.

Frequently asked questions

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Can I save on my Waiotapu car rental if I book it with my hotel or flight?
Combining your bookings into a Waiotapu vacation package will save you a tidy sum. You can bundle a car and flight; a flight, hotel and car; or a hotel and car. There's no better way to explore the greater Waiotapu area than with your own rental car. You can also add experiences and tours to your Travelocity package.
Which airport is best for Waiotapu?
Whakatane Airport (WHK), the major terminal in Waiotapu, is where you'll disembark. It's located 64 kilometers northeast of the downtown area.
What is there to do in Waiotapu?
Lady Knox Geyser deserves to be on your to-do list. Once you've crossed off this leading attraction, simply wander the streets of Waiotapu and find out what makes this fantastic place tick.

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A group of people standing on a wooden deck overlooking a misty waterfall.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a calm, muddy lake surrounded by dense green forest.
A woman walking on a dirt path surrounded by tall grass and greenery.
A geothermal area with a red-hot ground, a greenish pool of water, and steam rising from the terrain.
A sandy beach with scattered rocks and seaweed.