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Experience the magical geothermal landscape at Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley!
Highlights
- Enjoy a self guided walk through the geothermal landscape
- Fantastic views of silica terraces, geysers and bubbling mud pools
- Home to New Zealand's only geothermal cave
- A great day out the whole family will enjoy
Arriving at the Visitor Centre your adventure begins with a short ferry ride across the lake to the geothermal field at Orakei Korako.
Enjoy a leisurely walk at your own pace, taking your time to snap some amazing photos of this impressive landscape.
Get close up views of boiling acid and mud pools, geysers and colourful silica terraces from the safety of the boardwalk trail.
Orakei Korako's most unique attraction is New Zealand's only geothermal cave - Ruatapu Cave (Sacred Hole) which extends down 35m to a crystal clear acid pool. Our viewing platform allows safe viewing of this most unique feature as access inside is prohibited.
Once you have finished your walk the ferry will transport you back to the visitor centre where you can purchase refreshments from MudCake Café or peruse the Souvenir Shop.
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Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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robertp16 from New Zealand wrote on 08 May 2025
Great place to visit.
What an amazing place.In the mist of natural bush there are mud pools.boiling hot streams and white terraces.we enjoyed it very much.Give it 5 stars .
samanthah21 from United Kingdom wrote on 05 March 2026
Incredible
Absolutely incredible place that was a highlight of our NZ trip. So quiet and peaceful, such beautiful walks. Loved the tree signs and info. Great thermal views. Great cafe.
Josie Madden from United Kingdom wrote on 02 March 2026
Geology is amazing.
A great way to while away a couple of hours watching this amazing planet we live on do its thing. A short trip across the river, that runs every 10 minutes, takes you to a leisurely walk with a lot of steps if you do the whole route. The route takes you mainly along boardwalks travelling directly through the silica fields. We loved it. Although we didn’t stay the freedom camping looked great.
Chiquitta from New Zealand wrote on 19 February 2026
Highly recommend!
This is the second time I have been there! I love it! I last came as a young single person over 10 years ago and loved it so much I’ve been looking forward to have to opportunity to go again. Finally found it this year with my husband and 2 year old. He (the toddler!) walked most of the track, albeit quite slowly! The tracks are well maintained. It is a great experience, from the boat shuttle to the signage, definitely recommend.
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Carol W-S from United Kingdom wrote on 20 January 2026
Fantastic experience
Highly recommend booking a visit to Orakei Korako. The short ferry ride across the Waikato River was just the precursor to an amazing morning, walking through the stunning silica terraces. Lots of steps along the way but well worth it, as the incredible views kept appearing around every corner. Bubbling mud pools and a wonderful cave too. This a magical and very special experience which I shall remember for a very long time. The cafe too was a real treat after our adventure - lots of lovely treats and such friendly staff.