Steam holes, and one bubbling mud steam pool... Yes and a very nice nature stop…read more Visitor will encounter other similar locations, and we recommend a visit here

Get back in your car and go to Wai-O-Tapo Thermal Park near Rotorua instead. Seriously, this place…read morewas such a disappointment. There's a gravel path, sometimes a wooden path, and some steam vents. A "mud pool" that is as dry as a bone. There is absolutely no shade, and it takes about 45 minutes to walk around the short loop. I wish we'd turned back after 10 minutes cos it didn't get any better. Wai-O-Tapu has spectacular vents, mud pools, incredibly colored water. Just so much better than this. It's only $8 to get in this place, but in my opinion it's just not even worth that. Don't say I didn't warn you!

I took my daughter for her first fishing trip and it could not have been any better. Susan was…read moreknowledgeable, not just as to what to do but also 'why'. She made my daughter feel comfortable and she thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We caught some great fish and I would wholeheartedly recommend Fish Her charters to everyone.

Had a great fishing experience, my Dad, Brother and I each hooked and caught a decent Trout. Even…read morethough it was a little rough out on the lake Susan was able to put us in a comfortable spot and we weren't uncomfortable at all. We would highly recommend

In all our worldwide travels, this is the most serene and beautiful setting with upscale…read moreaccommodations that we have ever visited. Do not let the cost scare you off. It's worth every penny. The only problem is you won't want to leave. The rooms are perfectly designed cottages with everything you need, unless a television is something you think you need. There are only 20 river front cottages on the property. Each has a deck with comfortable chairs and steps that lead to a manicured lawn with cushioned chaise lounges at the water's edge. The culinary experience will also impress you. Breakfast and dinner are included and the staff will quickly learn and address you by name. 'Pampered' throughly describes how the management and services teams will make you feel. If you have an opening on your bucket list, fill it with this New Zealand gem. Bravo Huka !!

This lodge is very special. Romantic. Classy. Don't miss…read moreit!! The setting is unbelievable, our room was darling, the food was very good and the staff is perfection! Before you commit to where you want to have dinner, please be sure you explore all possibilities. You can eat in the main dining room or outside on the porch. Those are obvious. After you're there a day you will find out that there are special little places where you can eat as well. Across the way in the winery? Upstairs and outside? Down the lawn across the bridge? So many special places! If you don't want to take the longer 8 hour hike, there is a short one hour hike nearby where you can check out the falls. There's also a Hot Spring nearby so take your bathing suit! We'll definitely go back!!

Booked a tour (via bookme diacount site) during low season…read more What i liked: -it included a basic pizza and drinks -we sailed most of the trip - we visited beautiful maori rock Given the lake was only 15c, we did not do the swimming.

I booked 4 nights at the lodge and 3 days of Guided fishing. The fishing was incredible. Jason and…read morehis wife own the lodge. They were incredible hosts. Jason is the best guide I have ever used. He was able to get me into many big fish. I think I caught over 23 large fish 3-7 pounds and another 10 fish in the 1-2 pound range. The accommodations were clean and modern. The food was incredible that Tracy cooked. There were incredibly great hosts and took care of my every need.

Free outdoor and natural hot springs to enjoy. Go to the Spa Thermal Park to get access to the…read moreOtumuheke thermal stream that feeds into the Waikato river. From here, you can also do an easy hike to Huka Falls (50 mins one-way) or Aratiatia Rapids (2 hrs one-way). There's a car park at the intersection of Spa Road and County Avenue, but to get closer to the thermal stream, you can continue down County Ave to the end and park at the car park inside the park. From there, you'll do a short 10 minute walk down to the thermal stream. You'll see a bridge with the main pools near the river. This is where most people will be, but if you up a little further uphill, you'll hit a second bridge where it's more private. This area is fenced off though, so it's probably not encouraged to bathe in this part of the stream, although a lot of people still do. The water is pretty hot, so make sure to bring a towel, water to stay hydrated, and a change of clothes for afterwards. Note that there are toilets at the car park, but no changing facilities near the thermal stream itself. Even if you aren't interested in visiting the thermal stream, Spa Thermal Park is well worth a visit to see the stunning scenery of being high up a hill looking down on a large, curved river.

Tons of people, but don't let that discourage you! It's a must-visit free natural hot stream with a…read morebeautiful view/swim of the river. The park's been beautifully designed for enjoying the stream, which is a nice hot 38-39C right under the bridge, and pools down to cooler temperatures further down. It's a great place to relax in a natural setting and meet some people!

This is the best free thing we did in New Zealand. Its a natural hot water river, creek, stream,…read moreor whatever you want to call it. Jump in and chill. Get a free massage from the waterfall or strong current. My only mistake was not bringing some beer and wine. Otherwise its wonderful! It sure beats paying $15-25NZ for one of the spas. It does require about a 20 minute drive south of Rotorua, a short drive on a gravel road(1km?), and a very short walk from the impromptu parking lot. Its so worth it!

An enchanting natural hot spring water fall. Short hike through beautiful wooded area next to the…read morestream and small water falls along the way. The waterfall is nestled in a cozy wooded open area. Sit and enjoy the water rushing around you at the top of the water fall area, or climb down into the warm/hot water below. It is hot at first, hotter than the reviews I read. You can walk up to the water fall at the bottom, but be careful it does dip down and the soft dirt below does not give you much grip to hold your balance. This is a magical beautiful place not to be missed. As you drive onto the dirt road you will see the green pool lake to your left and a small pull off to the right. Pull off and you will hear a rushing waterfall in the woods. You can hoist yourself up the trail not too bad of a climb and come to a small waterfall area with a plank. It is not hot, this is a cool one we did not swim in. Further down the road is Wai-O-Tapu hot spring, but decided not to wade in it because of the warning sign, see pic in review.

This little tour company only offers self-guided group tours (for safety reasons)…read more I'm glad I convinced my brother and his father-in-law to take the hour and a half kayaking tour with me! We had great fun maneuvering our kayaks through the underbelly of an aqueduct and the bush clad Tokaanu Stream. It's a wonderful way to explore the landscape but be warned; it's not an easy paddle!! The stream meanders through some densely overgrown harakeke banks and zig zags pretty sharply through the bush at certain points. Good luck avoiding the prickly blackberry bushes while trying to negotiate your way around these ultra-tight corners! We passed a bit of thermal activity towards the end - bubble, bubble toil and trouble....ahhhh!!! I'd rather tango with the blackberry bushes, instead, thank yo very much! Seriously though; jokes aside, this is a super-fun freshwater kayaking adventure and a real bargain at $35 per person - equipment included! Just give Tui a ring and she'll sort you out!