Guided Steaming Cliffs Kayak and Waimangu Volcanic Valley Walk

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Tour Summary:

Explore the amazing scenery of the Waimangu Volcanic Valley and Lake Rotomahana on this spectacular guided walking and kayaking tour. Experience an incredible journey from valley top to bottom, passing the worlds largest hot spring, lakes with vibrant colours and steaming cliffs as you are immersed in the wonders of the worlds youngest geothermal system. Along the way you will learn the story of this incredible valley as you walk and paddle your way past geothermal features exclusive only to this beautiful part of New Zealand. 

Detailed tour description:

The tour begins at the Rotorua Information Centre, where you will meet your friendly guide for the first time. After a 30 minute scenic drive to the Waimangu Volcanic Valley entrance, you'll head into the Waimangu cafe for a quick history lesson from your guide on the stunning landscape you are about to explore. Following that summary, you will begin your journey down the valley on foot, your guide will be sure to stop at all the best places so you can ask questions about all the weird and wonderful things in front of you. The walk is easy going, mostly gently downhill and your guide will make sure to cater to your groups needs at all times. 

Once we reach the edge of Lake Rotomahana, it'll be time for some paddling. Your guide will provide you with all the necessary kayaking equipment including personal flotation devices and water shoes. Your guide will then brief you on the important safety aspects of the tour before keeping you entertained with a how-to-kayak demonstration. From here, you will kayak a short distance before being lost once again in this Jurassic type world of steaming cliffs and colourful landscapes.  Mount Tarawera watches over you nearby from above and the Pink and White terraces lie beneath the water you paddle on buried as the 8th wonder of the world. Your guide will share the entire story of the valley as you soak it all in. The Waimangu shuttle bus will bring you back to the top of the valley and your wonderful guide will drive you back to Rotorua to complete the trip. 

Tour Highlights:

• Spectacular geothermal wonders 
  
• Steaming Cliffs
• Beautiful New Zealand Nature - Dab Chicks (Weweia) and other bird life 
  
• Small group tours with exclusive lake access (1 guide per 8 people)
  
• Friendly guides
• Shuttle transfer from central Rotorua included

More Information:

• We recommend that you arrive at least 10 mins prior to the meeting time at the Rotorua Information Centre. Once you meet your guide, you can forget about time altogether! 
• The maximum number of customers per tour guide is 8, so book in quick!
  
• We will always get in touch in advance if the weather looks bad, mother nature does have the upper hand! If our regulations allow us to operate then we will operate.
• This tour is perfect for couples, families, children, adventurers and instagrammers alike, with short walk and paddle distances and spectacular geothermal features. Our kayaks are New Zealand made for stability and ease of paddling for 2 adults + 1 child with a maximum combined weight of 220kg.
• A weight limit of 220kg (total per kayak) applies
• Suitable for all ages above 5 years old.
• All persons 16years and under must be supervised by a responsible adult 18years or over.

What to bring:

• Bottled Water
• A packed lunch if you wish (food is also available for purchase at the Waimangu Cafe) 
• Credit Card/Cash/Eftpos for food and drinks available to purchase from Waimangu Cafe
• Warm clothing appropriate for the season. In summer (November to March) wear exercise type leggings/quick drying pants, your preferred top and bring one warm fleece layer and one wind breaker jacket or rain jacket if it is wet on the day. In colder months (April to October) wear thermal leggings with quick dry pants, thermal top, one fleece layer, one woolen jersey or puffer jacket and a wind breaker jacket or rain jacket if it is wet. 
  
• A towel
• We recommend that you should bring a water proof camera! (These are carried at your own risk)
• A smile and sense of adventure!

AGE DEFINITION FOR PRICING:

• In relation to the pricing of this tour adults are considered to be 13 years and older, children are 12 years and under.