Walk Details
NZ Walking Routes > Bay of Plenty > Rotorua > Waiotapu Mud Pools Walk
Waiotapu Mud Pools Walk
- Location
- Waiotapu Track is located 27 km (20 minutes drive) south of Rotorua off SH 5, turn left on Loop Rd opposite Waikite Rd for 2 km until you reach Waiotapu Track.
- Description
Waiotapu thermal area covers about 18 kilometers square adjoining the Rotorua-Taupo main highway about 27 kilometers south of Rotorua.
Steam and gases rising through the pool create bubbles of mud that form and burst.
Waiotapu occupies the site of what was formerly the largest mud volcano in New Zealand.
The original cone, present until 1925, is now eroded and vigorously active water and mud fill the pool.This track is very short and is suitable for all types of fitnesses, wheel chair access is also available. No biking is permmitted on this short walk.
- Duration
- 0.3 hours
- Level
- Medium
- Amenities
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- Wheelchair Access
- Source
- www.doc.govt.nz
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