Rotorua Thermal Path Tour

Feel the Heat of Rotorua’s Volcanic Landscape

Steam drifts across mineral-rich ground, mud bubbles beneath the surface and traces of volcanic activity appear throughout the landscape as you travel through some of Rotorua’s quieter geothermal areas. Your guide brings these surroundings to life with stories and insights into the region’s volcanic past, while stops at Sulphur Point, Rainbow Mountain and the Wai-O-Tapu mud pools reveal different expressions of the geothermal energy still active beneath the Central North Island.

The afternoon ends on a more relaxing note at Waikite Valley, where naturally heated waters emerge in a peaceful setting surrounded by native vegetation and rising steam. Choose to enjoy a soothing soak or simply dip your feet before the return to Rotorua. Combining geothermal scenery, gentle walking and time in natural hot springs, this four-hour experience offers an appealing alternative for travellers wanting to experience Rotorua’s volcanic character away from some of the busier attractions.