Waimangu Volcanic Valley

About

Explore the world's youngest geothermal valley, home to the massive frying pan lake.

Why go

• Felt like we should have seen dinosaurs here
• Incredible geothermal landscapes

Must try

• Walk past steaming cliffs, boiling lakes
• Frying Pan Lake
• Inferno Crater Lake
• Boat cruise around Lake Rotomahana
• Mineral terraces painted in every shade of blue and green

Pro tips

• Self-guided walking tour recommended, takes 2-3 hours
• Entry fee around £20

Good to know

• Anyone else want to comment a warning about the smell???

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Rating

4.6 / 5 (2651 reviews)

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