Title: Things to Do in Waimangu in 2026 | Expedia.com [Waimangu Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Waimangu.dx6353174)[Hotels in Waimangu](https://expedia.com/Waimangu-Hotels.d6353174.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Waimangu](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Waimangu.d6353174.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Waimangu](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Waimangu.d6353174.Car-Rental-Guide)[Waimangu Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Waimangu.d6353174.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Waimangu ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Waimangu Types of activities [Waimangu Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Waimangu.dx6353174) ![Waimangu's steaming landscape ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353174/0ef0cdab-fdbd-439e-a3ce-62bf1ce70614.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A nice view of the NZ geothermical activity.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353174/b6d22a5d-7746-4416-abad-ff65fa74d3ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The margins of Waimangu Stream from Frying Pan Lake to east of Inferno Crater are covered with delicate silica formations and colourful mineral deposits containing traces of arsenic, molybdenum, antimony, and tungsten, while the stream bed is home to blue-green algae and filamentous colonies of the photosynthetic bacterium Chloroflexus aurantiacus in a range of colours from bright green to orange. In the midst of this area is the picturesque Bird's Nest Terrace, a delicate silica terrace with the small volcano-shaped Bird's Nest Spring atop continuously erupting near boiling-hot water about 1 metre (3 ft) high. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353174/d08c2f84-7a4e-4953-bd6e-d30d229d00f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![At Waimangu there is something for everyone to enjoy. #NationalPark](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353174/d5223e47-7665-47da-a818-4c7cc253fe7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![ Waimangu Volcanic Valley is home to wonderful plant and bird life, thermal hot springs, steaming cliffs, volcanic craters and many more geothermal features. We are just 20 minutes South of Rotorua and 40 minutes North of Taupo.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353174/9cd465fa-ec4e-47c9-85dc-b4e68b488bff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Waimangu Attractions Explore the sights of Waimangu with some unique [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6353174&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips), or check out our list of { fun activities in Waimangu [fun activities in Waimangu](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6353174&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent)}. 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[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/ex-hamilton-triple-deal-wai-o-tapu-redwood-forest-and-blue-spring.a50891032.activity-details?&rid=6353174&location=Waimangu&swp=off) ![Te Ra Guided Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/476910/f768ea21-f58a-4b6d-a019-9d5c57664580.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Te Ra Guided Experience 1h 30m 9/10 7 verified reviews Free cancellation available $59 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/te-ra-guided-experience.a476910.activity-details?&rid=6353174&location=Waimangu&swp=off) ![TRIPLE DEAL Wai-O-Tapu, Redwood Forest & Blue Springs Ex Auckland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49352096/1162b1b1-2fb6-4c6f-80ae-edbe79c90a20.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### TRIPLE DEAL Wai-O-Tapu, Redwood Forest & Blue Springs Ex Auckland 12h 10/10 3 verified reviews Free cancellation available $205 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/wai-o-tapu-geothermal-wonderland-rotorua-group-tour-from-auckland.a49352096.activity-details?&rid=6353174&location=Waimangu&swp=off) ![Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1301877/90de5442-02b3-4496-93fa-bfc3d03b3397.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū 3h 9.6/10 623 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $164 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cultural-experience-seasonal-maori-cuisine-at-te-pa-tu.a1301877.activity-details?&rid=6353174&location=Waimangu&swp=off) ![Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48152166/1d204ee6-1f1f-4ad0-8017-555f101cd0c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk 2h 10/10 28 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $117 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/rotorua-redwoods-altitude-nighttime-fast-pass-treewalk.a48152166.activity-details?&rid=6353174&location=Waimangu&swp=off) ![Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4756595/e58f0a1e-af7b-45bc-bdf3-21b099916b0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs 45m 9.6/10 94 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $26 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/rotorua-secret-spot-hot-tubs.a4756595.activity-details?&rid=6353174&location=Waimangu&swp=off) ![Rotorua: Redwoods Adventure 3-Hours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49296207/16531cd9-b9e2-4a06-9548-90b89b888366.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rotorua: Redwoods Adventure 3-Hours 3h 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $117 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/rotorua-redwoods-adventure-3-hours.a49296207.activity-details?&rid=6353174&location=Waimangu&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 9 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6353174&location=Waimangu&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4756595/e58f0a1e-af7b-45bc-bdf3-21b099916b0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs 45m 9.6/10 94 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $26 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/rotorua-secret-spot-hot-tubs.a4756595.activity-details?&rid=6353174&location=Waimangu&swp=off) ![Private Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua Day Trip from Auckland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50903116/9169e7a7-ade7-4ca7-9682-993f970a5499.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua Day Trip from Auckland 12h Free cancellation available $402 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-hobbiton-movie-set-and-rotorua-day-trip-from-auckland.a50903116.activity-details?&rid=6353174&location=Waimangu&swp=off) ![Private Tour: Hobbiton Movie Set, Rotorua Mud Pool & Treewalk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49017075/fdd2e7f6-de79-49e0-9ee0-22fd6d124ef7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tour: Hobbiton Movie Set, Rotorua Mud Pool & Treewalk 12h Free cancellation available ~~$1,399~~$1,259 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tour-of-hobbiton-and-rotorua-all-activities-included.a49017075.activity-details?&rid=6353174&location=Waimangu&swp=off) ![Private Tour From Auckland to Rotorua & Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Small group](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1760636/9fb667a7-b74c-44f8-b675-e590be02fa96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tour From Auckland to Rotorua & Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Small group 12h 30m Free cancellation available $1,583 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-luxury-tour-from-auckland-to-rotorua-waitomo-glowworm-caves-couples.a1760636.activity-details?&rid=6353174&location=Waimangu&swp=off) ![Taupo Day Trip Adventure From Auckland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50869560/86849882-6d2a-4a83-b6b4-6bb4c0c7dfce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Taupo Day Trip Adventure From Auckland 12h Free cancellation available $557 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/taupo-day-trip-adventure-from-auckland.a50869560.activity-details?&rid=6353174&location=Waimangu&swp=off) ![Private Tour: Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1217035/3802f690-9dd5-449e-96b0-ebbcf9a5061c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tour: Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland 12h Free cancellation available $959 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tour-rotorua-and-waitomo-caves-day-trip-from-auckland.a1217035.activity-details?&rid=6353174&location=Waimangu&swp=off) ![Magical Rotorua Private Tour with Spa Experience from Auckland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50862628/22b75863-6d39-40ce-b461-697a9df77723.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Magical Rotorua Private Tour with Spa Experience from Auckland 11h Free cancellation available $799 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/magical-rotorua-private-tour-with-spa-experience-from-auckland.a50862628.activity-details?&rid=6353174&location=Waimangu&swp=off) ![Private Small Group Tour to Wai-O-Tapu & Te Puia Rotorua ex AKL](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2321594/be608163-9748-4572-9b09-a616fb8316be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Small Group Tour to Wai-O-Tapu & Te Puia Rotorua ex AKL 12h Free cancellation available $762 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/wai-o-tapu-te-puia-rotorua-in-a-small-group-tour-auckland-return.a2321594.activity-details?&rid=6353174&location=Waimangu&swp=off) ![Private Full-Day Rotorua Tour from Auckland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1217022/1e3b3655-6a61-4753-b63f-a02af03ab727.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Full-Day Rotorua Tour from Auckland 11h 10/10 5 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $786 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-full-day-rotorua-tour-from-auckland.a1217022.activity-details?&rid=6353174&location=Waimangu&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6353174&location=Waimangu&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1301877/90de5442-02b3-4496-93fa-bfc3d03b3397.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū 3h 9.6/10 623 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $164 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cultural-experience-seasonal-maori-cuisine-at-te-pa-tu.a1301877.activity-details?&rid=6353174&location=Waimangu&swp=off) ![Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4756595/e58f0a1e-af7b-45bc-bdf3-21b099916b0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs 45m 9.6/10 94 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $26 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/rotorua-secret-spot-hot-tubs.a4756595.activity-details?&rid=6353174&location=Waimangu&swp=off) ![Te Po Indigenous Evening Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50515416/f85b263e-007b-45f3-8e6b-bd72c40085b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Te Po Indigenous Evening Experience 2h 45m Free cancellation available $114 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/te-po-indigenous-evening-experience.a50515416.activity-details?&rid=6353174&location=Waimangu&swp=off) ### Air, helicopter & balloon tours [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6353174&location=Waimangu&filter.categories=AirHelicopterBalloonTours) ![Mount Tarawera/Orakei Korako "Thermal Explorer" Dual Landing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2321622/7bca58a0-ff41-4be0-89bc-3bd4c9b825e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mount Tarawera/Orakei Korako "Thermal Explorer" Dual Landing 3h 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $909 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/mount-tarawera-orakei-korako-thermal-explorer-dual-landing.a2321622.activity-details?&rid=6353174&location=Waimangu&swp=off) ![Mt Tarawera Helicopter Tour with Volcano Landing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1395617/fd39db89-4170-4446-b1a9-11fc1db46ef6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mt Tarawera Helicopter Tour with Volcano Landing 40m 10/10 16 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $394 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/mt-tarawera-helicopter-tour-with-volcano-landing.a1395617.activity-details?&rid=6353174&location=Waimangu&swp=off) ![Mount Tarawera Volcanic Adventure by Helicopter](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1396536/788ecd66-0836-4788-b4ed-d36dcf9051e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mount Tarawera Volcanic Adventure by Helicopter 1h 8/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $619 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/mount-tarawera-volcanic-adventure-by-helicopter.a1396536.activity-details?&rid=6353174&location=Waimangu&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Waimangu | Number of things to do | | | ------------------------------- | - | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | : | | Top 5 things to do | | | Under $25 | | | With kids | | ## What to do in Waimangu - For free - With kids ### Free Things to Do in Waimangu A visit to Waimangu need not break the bank. You won't have to spend a penny if you check out: **Te Rata Bay** \- Take a nice, relaxing walk along the water's edge and perhaps even stick a toe in. ### Things to Do in Waimangu with Kids There's fun for the whole family no matter where you go in Waimangu. Here are a few [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6353174&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly) you can enjoy together that will make your break unforgettable: - [Rotorua Cultural and Rejuvenation Tour](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/rotorua-cultural-and-rejuvenation-tour.a592192.activity-details) - [Te Puia Day Pass with Guided Tour](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/te-puia-day-pass-with-guided-tour.a476910.activity-details) - [Hell's Gate Thermal Experience](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/hells-gate-the-inspire-experience.a1306406.activity-details) - [The Hell's Gate Experience](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/hells-gate-the-excite-experience-combo-package.a1306392.activity-details) --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Waimangu? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Waimangu ![Waimangu Volcanic Valley which includes a hot spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108138/13ca0b4a-3d5c-4598-ae7a-9ebde1601fe9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Waimangu Volcanic Valley 5/5(6 reviews) Shaped by the force of nature less than 150 years ago, this picturesque valley is rich in geothermic activity, rare plant life and challenging walking trails. [](https://expedia.com/Waimangu-Volcanic-Valley-Waimangu.d6108138.Vacation-Attraction) #### Te Rata Bay Explore the great outdoors at Te Rata Bay, a lovely green space in Waimangu. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Te-Rata-Bay-Waimangu.d6219564.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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