Orakei Korako Geyserland Resort
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This is our go-to campervan / geo-thermal experience, hands down. Here’s why.
• Amazing geo-thermal features and off the beaten track (very few tour buses).
• Geysers go off in their own time (not induced at a certain time like others nearby).
• One of NZ’s best Freedom Camping locations on private Maori owned land. Free if you visit the thermal area. Lakefront sites. The water in front of your Campervan is bubbly warm (but too hot to swim). Look out for geysers going off while you have dinner! Make the most of staying onsite to be the first to enter the area each day with few people around.
• Ranked 4.8 stars in Google reviews for a reason
• Best thermal area, awesome freedom camping spot, discounted rate, feels good.
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Orakei Korako Geyserland Resort
Come and explore a volcanic world of gushing geysers, hot springs, bubbling mud pools and some of the largest and most amazing silica terraces in the world.
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This is our go-to campervan / geo-thermal experience, hands down. Here’s why.
Amazing geo-thermal features and off the beaten track (very few tour buses).
Geysers go off in their own time (not induced at a certain time like others nearby). And there's 23 of them.
One of NZ’s best Freedom Camping locations on private Maori owned land. Free if you visit the thermal area. Lakefront sites. The water in front of your Campervan is bubbly warm (but too hot to swim). Look out for geysers going off while you have dinner! Make the most of staying onsite to be the first to enter the area each day with few people around.
Ranked 4.8 stars in Google reviews for a reason. Lonely Planet says "...arguably the best thermal area left in New Zealand".
Best thermal area, awesome freedom camping spot, discounted rate, feels good.
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5.0/5
This is a review of the overnight parking for self-contained campervans if a ticket for the thermal area is purchased.
As an overnight camping spot It doesn't get better than this. The views across the lake to the terraces were stunning. At times the water is warm enough and not too hot for bathing. We were the only van camped overnight so super quiet. The staff were very nice. We arrived at about 3:30pm and planned to visit the thermal area the next day. (boat ride across the lake). They asked if we wanted to see the thermal area now and still go the next day. We took them up on the offer. They have nice toilets with sinks that they offered to keep open all night for us. They even have free internet which was very fast - no telephone reception though. I strongly recommend camping and the thermal area itself is one of the best
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4.5/5
Here you will see some waterfalls of all colours, blue and orange are the main ones - the walk is very simple and the track is very well done.
You will remember this place!
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4.0/5
A remote location on the river Waikato, without the crowds at other Rotorua sites.
An incredible geothermal landscape.
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3.0/5
Geothermal area on a little island.
Very interesting geothermal pools and boat trip and free coffee.
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4.5/5
Great nature!
Short boat trip is included in your walk which I like. The walk was about 1.5 hours and pretty unique and fantastic but $36. There should be more student concession.
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3.5/5
Beautiful park, not too expensive, it is self guided.
Sadly the geyser eruptions at the place are rare.
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2.5/5
Very beautiful, but far too expensive at $34 each to cross a narrow river, seen as impressive sights for free!
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4.0/5
A remote location on the river Waikato, without the crowds at other Rotorua sites.
An incredible geothermal landscape.
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5.0/5
This is a review of the overnight parking for self-contained campervans if a ticket for the thermal area is purchased.
As an overnight camping spot It doesn't get better than this. The views across the lake to the terraces were stunning. At times the water is warm enough and not too hot for bathing. We were the only van camped overnight so super quiet. The staff were very nice. We arrived at about 3:30pm and planned to visit the thermal area the next day. (boat ride across the lake). They asked if we wanted to see the thermal area now and still go the next day. We took them up on the offer. They have nice toilets with sinks that they offered to keep open all night for us. They even have free internet which was very fast - no telephone reception though. I strongly recommend camping and the thermal area itself is one of the best
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3.0/5
Geothermal area on a little island.
Very interesting geothermal pools and boat trip and free coffee.
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4.5/5
Here you will see some waterfalls of all colours, blue and orange are the main ones - the walk is very simple and the track is very well done.
You will remember this place!
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3.5/5
Beautiful park, not too expensive, it is self guided.
Sadly the geyser eruptions at the place are rare.
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4.5/5
Great nature!
Short boat trip is included in your walk which I like. The walk was about 1.5 hours and pretty unique and fantastic but $36. There should be more student concession.
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4.5/5
This is off the beaten path...
a plus for us and a quiet serenity about it. It was well organized with a ferry and nice paths and boardwalks that were clearly labeled. We had some interesting discussions with the proprietors about the history of the park and how things have changed over the years. It is Native New Zealander owned and run and the resentment about the manner in which decisions were made by the NZ government in 1961 to flood 2/3 of the volcanic valley for a hydro power reservoir is still very fresh, as reported by the folks we spoke with. It was interesting and we were happy to support a Native run natural asset. We do hope that attention will be focused on preserving the remaining natural wonders!
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4.0/5
Note this is a commercial operation and it isn't cheap to get in ($36 adult).
It is a fairly compact thermal field with some very nice sinter terraces, a few small geysers and many mudpots and steam vents. So you can see most everything in a relatively short walk. Thankfully kept fairly natural (nobody tossing detergent in a geyser to make it erupt, for instance) and fairly well signposted. Staff pleasant and helpful. Free Wi-fi with admission (in the entrance area). Watch where you park--there is some steam coming up there that might not be good for your car. Worth the diversion from the main highways,
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4.0/5
Well organised with a ferry.
Beautiful scenery and perfectly maintained boardwalk. Though not as many colours as presented in the leaflet.
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4.5/5
Not too busy as Wai-o-Tapu, but that is the reason why we loved it.
Beautiful scenery and nice colours.
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3.5/5
Probably the best thermal valley of the all country but it seems that now they've been highlighted in the last Lonely Planet, their staff stopped being as friendly as they used to be.
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4.5/5
Smoking and bubbling earth, perfect alternative to activities in Rotorua, beautiful landscape and less touristy.
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5.0/5
Boat trip over lake to view thermal waters and geysers.
Well laid out on board walks through bush for 1 hour round walk - recommend HIGHLY.
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4.0/5
not that overcrowded as other thermal parks.
friendly staff (boat driver, cashier), impressive landscape, nice walkways. worth visiting.
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3.5/5
Cool thermal park, rather off the beaten track.
You take a boat to it, and then hike the path for several hours, would benefit from a water fountain - it is hot by those geysers!
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