Volcanoes and Rainforest Tour from Rotorua

Reflecting the regions natural diversity, this guided trip takes in the amazing geothermal activity of the Waimangu Volcanic Valley and the magnificence of the Whirinaki Rainforest. 

Reflecting the regions natural diversity this full day guided trip takes in the amazing geothermal activity of the Waimangu  Volcanic Valley and the magnificence of the Whirinaki Rainforest. Today’s experience begins with the Waimangu nature walk and lake cruise amidst a stunning volcanic landscape with spectacular views of hot crater lakes, steaming cliffs, hissing fumeroles, colourful silica terraces and rare thermally adapted plants. Then step back into the past with a walk in the magnificent Whirinaki Rainforest where the towering 700 - 800 year old rimu, totara, matai, miro and kahikatea - the ancient giants of New Zealand’s podocarp tree species reach to 65m.