About
Rotorua Geothermal Area is a geothermal wonderland in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand, in and around the town of Rotorua. It is known for its bubbling mud pools, geysers and natural hot springs, which give the landscape a steaming, otherworldly character that visitors notice as soon as they arrive.
The area is also known by the name Te Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe, and it carries a strong Māori cultural heritage. Visiting is therefore about more than the geology: the geothermal features sit within a living culture, and many visitors come to learn about the people whose home this land has long been.
What to expect
- Mud pools that bubble and churn across the ground
- Geysers and steaming vents shaped by the heat below the surface
- Natural hot springs, a reminder of the active geothermal activity in the region
- Cultural context rooted in Māori heritage, woven through the landscape
Planning your visit
The Geothermal Area is located at Rotorua 3010, New Zealand. For questions before you go, you can call +64 7 348 5179. The town of Rotorua itself offers accommodation, dining and further activities in the surrounding Bay of Plenty landscape, so a visit to the geothermal features fits easily into a wider stay in the area.