How do I get to Orakei Korako Geothermal Park?

Driving Directions

From Rotorua: Travel south on State Highway 5. The turnoff to Orakei Korako is 3 km south of Golden Springs. Turn right onto Tutukau Road and continue for 16 km, then turn right onto Orakei Korako Road. Follow this road for a further 5 km until you reach the end. The approximate driving time from Rotorua is 45 minutes.

From Taupo: Head north on State Highway 1 towards Hamilton. The turnoff to Orakei Korako is 14 km from the junction of State Highways 1 and 5 at Wairakei. Turn right onto Tutukau Road and drive for 9 km, then turn left onto Orakei Korako Road. Continue for 5 km to the end of the road. The approximate driving time from Taupo is 25 minutes.

The GPS coordinates for Orakei Korako are Latitude 38°28.429'S / Longitude 176°08.582'E (-38 28.429, 176 8.582 / 38°28'25.7"S 176°08'34.9"E). Please note that some GPS devices may provide incorrect directions, so ensure your device is guiding you to the location shown on the map.

Please note that there is no public boat ramp at Orakei Korako. However, there is a public ramp at Tutukau Bridge on Tutukau Road, just a five-minute drive from The Hidden Valley.