Hells Gate Geothermal Walk + Comvita + Rainbow Springs - Day Tour - Ex Auckland

Itinerary
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Stop At: Hells Gate, State Highway 30, Tikitere New Zealand

Hells Gate Geothermal Park is set in 50 acres with a large variety of thermal features. Walk past steaming fumaroles and hot pools of boiling mud so violent they are unnerving. Follow the footsteps of ancient Maori warriors through the swirling clouds of steam, past the hot pool where the Maori princess “Hurutini” lost her life. See the violent geothermal activity of the inferno and Kakahi falls, the largest hot waterfall in the Southern Hemisphere. Here warriors would bathe in the sulphurous waters to heal their wounds after battle and remove the “tapu” (sacredness) of war.

Take a guided or self-guided tour of New Zealand’s most active geothermal reserve, walking amongst erupting waters, an active mud volcano and land coral. Experience getting your hands and feet dirty in our healing mud pool or try your hand at Māori carving. You’ll soon discover the legends and myths behind Hell’s Gate.

Includes the geothermal walk which takes between one and one and a half hours, as well as Māori carving and a foot pool.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Rainbow Springs Nature Park, 192 Fairy Springs Road, Rotorua 3015 New Zealand

Rainbow Springs Nature Park has been a favourite destination since 1932. A combination of natural elements, the quiet majesty of the native bush, ferns, trees and plants, makes this park uniquely New Zealand. Crystal clear cold water also flows tirelessly from subterranean springs. These springs are home to Rainbow, Brown, Brook Char and Tiger trout that cruise the deep fern-fringed pools. Spread over acres of parkland, Rainbow Springs offers a truly unique experience and is a must-see for anyone wanting to get to know New Zealand’s wonderful environment and animals. You’ll also be able to experience the adrenaline rush of the Big Splash water ride. On the ride, you’ll be taken on a journey through the ecological evolution of New Zealand.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Experience Comvita, 23 Wilson Road South, Paengaroa 3153 New Zealand

Join our guided tour and discover the world of the honeybee and the wonder of nature’s intelligence.

Our tours explore the healing power of nature through New Zealand’s native plants, including Manuka.

See the world through the eyes of the honeybee and learn how they share the gifts of nature with us. In the beehive; immerse yourself in the extraordinary harmony of their world.

In the wellness room reconnect and reflect on how we can learn from the bees and live healthier lives.

Duration: 1 hour