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Orakei Korako - General Admission

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Experience the magical geothermal landscape at Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley!

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.

Adult $51.00
Child $24.00 (Aged 6 - 16 years)
Family $132.00 (2 Adults + up to 6 Children)

What's included

  • Admission to Orakei Korako geothermal park
  • Ferry from the Orakei Korako Visitor Centre to the geothermal attraction

Location

  • Orakei Korako Road
  • Ohakuri 3083
  • New Zealand

Restrictions

  • There are several steps on the walk so it is not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers.

    Due to the risks involved with geothermal sites, all children must be supervised by a responsible adult.

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • The walk has a 'medium' difficulty rating and can be completed by most 3 - 80 year olds.

    Baby backpacks for under-twos are available free of charge.

    The average sightseeing time is 1-2 hours, but visitors often like to spend the morning or afternoon wandering this geothermal wonderland.

    The Mud Cake Cafe is only open on weekends.

    Open Daily: 9am - 4.30pm.

    The ferry runs on demand throughout the day from 9am with the last trip to the valley at 3pm and last returning at 4pm.

  • Cancellations:

    Tickets are non-refundable unless covid restrictions prevent you from travelling.

Available Bookings from 10 Jul to 23 Jul 2025

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olseni1 from New Zealand wrote on 23 June 2025

Absolutely stunning

The track is absolutely amazing. It leads you to all of the scenic parts of the location. You get to go really close to the geothermal action, and in some areas you are immersed in it. The staff there are friendly and very helpful too. They do have a cafe there too. I do think that you may need to take your time walking up the track if you don't have a moderate level of fitness. Take lots of water with you too, because the heat from the geothermal areas may dehydrate you.

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robertp16 from New Zealand wrote on 28 May 2025

Better than Rotorua

A thermal landscape in a native bush setting.

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David from Australia wrote on 24 May 2025

Orakei tour

Had amazing 2 hrs walk around geothermal area great walkways weather was stunning very picturesque lake friendly staff cafe was a bit limted for food highly recommend

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Penny K from Australia wrote on 15 May 2025

Amazing adventure

We loved being able to wander around the tracks at our own pace and have plenty of time to watch the changing landscape. The paths and signs are very well maintained and the short boat trip was a good way to arrive. We had some fog on the day we visited - added to the magical experience. Staff were very helpful and welcoming.

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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 .

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