This place has some beautiful steam vents, thermal lakes and mud pools. The silica terraces and formations are beautiful too. On the day that we visited there were a lot of other guests so at times it was difficult to get the best views and also noisy with the chatter and the calling between groups. Also the posing for photos from other guests was entertaining and we were able to make some fun out of this. I’d suggest maybe get there early to avoid the crowds. You walk yourself through the park and there are a lot of steps to negotiate so you need a moderate level of fitness / mobility. Not bad value at $45 per person. Worth a look.

One of the most incredible places I have ever been. The colours and the landscape are incredible. This was top of my list of things to see in Rotorua and it surpassed my expectations. Unmissable, and somewhere I would love to come back to.

We came upon this place en route from lake Taupo to Rotorua. We didn’t have long to spare so couldn’t really do it justice. The geyser erupts daily at 10am so be sure to get there in time to see it. There are 3 different length routes through the geothermal and I wish we had longer to do the longest one. Still amazing to see the scenes that have been picture postcard pictures in real life. Not cheap but worth it if you have time

Somebody wrote it's slippery and the metal railings are decaying. I went on a summer day and apart from a bit in which I had to cross a small creek, I encountered no water and the whoke short walk (1.5 km - appr. 40 minutes) was not slippery. There are many very well kept wooden fences and I did not see one metal railing. The whole park is extremely well maintained, there are benches and shady spots and if you take moderate care it makes for a lovely and entertaining walk.

Overall, the experience was awe-inspiring. The walk starts off slowly with a few small hot air vents but it builds up to larger displays and then to the major water where steam was rising and spreading across the water surface producing amazing displays of colour. There are three levels of walk and we only did two of them, the third being a longer and more difficult walk. The ticket combines the Walk with the Lady Fox geyser. The fact that it is shown at a certain time tells you that it is artificially created. It is in a crowded area with bench seating and you have to get there early to get a good view. The actual ‘eruption’ is quite short and I found out from the attendant that he had activated it by sprinkling soap powder in it. It is not worth the wait - better to go on the walk while it is less busy.

We toured the Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland and it was good, although it does not compare to the thermal springs that are in Yellowstone. If you have never been to Yellowstone, then this would be an excellent tour. The Lady Knox geyser erupts every morning at 10:15 (they add a surfactant to cause it to erupt) and if you want to see this, you MUST get your tickets first from the main entrance. If you show up at the Lady Knox geyser area without doing this, you will be turned back. Again the geyser is not as large as Old Faithful in Yellowstone, but it is very interesting to see if you have never seen one before.

It was amazing to see how the colour of the mud around the water would change from minute to minute. Amazing treks and walks around the park. It takes about 3-4 hours to complete the entire loop but it is still worth seeing this place.

We visited this thermal reserve while touring the North Island. This large area has an impressive volume and variety of thermal activity - from bubbling pools to mud springs, from volcanic craters to colourful spring waters. The reserve is well organised into 3 trails. The first trail covers every major thing. Certainly worth the visit. PS: Please avoid the Lady Nox Geyser. Some soapy chemicals added to a steaming crater creating a tall mist for less than 2 minutes is not worth the wait or money.

We really enjoyed our visit here. Well laid out and easy walking. A variety of walks available. Don't miss the mud pools on the way in. You have to drive in and get your tickets and then return up the road to the Lady Knox Geyser. Wee signed and easy. The colours in the thermal lakes were amazing. The green lake is on the shortest walk so you won't miss it if you only want to walk a short way.

Nice park for walking, with many beautiful places. The display of the geijser is really a show, but the song that is sung is beautiful. You can quietly walk in the park for 2-3 hours. Be on time to buy your tickets if you want to attend the geijser show. After buying tickets you have to take the car to Lady Knox Geijser and then back to the ticket center after the show. It's a bit of a drive back and forth. We thought it was definitely worth it