Thomas Klinting
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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷ Rotorua ▷
Waimangu Volcanic Valley
Beautiful walk through a volcanic valley, offering great sights including coloured lakes and thermal vents.
Far fewer crowds than other thermal attractions.
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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷ Rotorua ▷
Te Puia Guided Tour
Conveniently located with awesome geysers, thermal vents, along with cultural activities.
Doing the free guided tour is a must! Slightly touristy and over priced, but overall a great stop to see thermal activity.
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North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷ Tongariro / National Park Village ▷
Taranaki Falls
Easy loop track near the Tongariro visitor centre to some cool falls and near a river, though most of the trip is less interesting.
Convenient track for stretching your legs, but not a destination in itself.
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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷ Waitomo ▷
Waitomo Adventures Ltd
So worth it.
Brilliant way of experiencing the magnificent Waitomo Caves through 7 hours of abseiling, wading through underground rivers and climbing rocks in the caves.
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North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷ Taupo ▷
Sail Barbary
Sailing on this atmospheric and lovely old sailing boat for 2.5 hours to the Maori Rock Carvings is an excellent way of experiencing the beautiful Lake Taupo and its mountainous backdrop.
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North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷ Tongariro / National Park Village ▷
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Spectacular walk with stunning views of volcanoes and mountains.
Come prepared with proper gear, as the temperature drops and wind increases at the top. Start early to avoid the crowds.