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Free thermal walkway that includes a foot bath!
If money is tight then Kuirau Walkway provides a various thermal attractions. Generally of the mud and steam variety. Try the foot bath! Great spot for the kids with a playground nearby too.
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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷ Rotorua |
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Track DurationHow long does it take to walk this track on average? 10 to 30mins |
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Track DifficultyConsidering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk |
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Payment RequirementIs there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in. |
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Track Length |
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Track LengthWhat is the physical length of this track? From 500m to 1km |
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DOC Track CategoryWhat type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Easy access short walk Easy walking for up to an hour. Track is well formed, with an even surface. Few or no steps or slopes. Suitable for people of all abilities and fitness. Stream and river crossings are bridged. Walking shoes required. |
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ToiletIs there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. |
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Track Managing OrganisationWhat type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.
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Great look at the thermal activity for free.
Birgette Lindved
THE SMELL!
C J B
Free thermal park and pools.
A Jones
Interesting place to take a walk.
Walker
You can visit a lot of tracks with mud boiling.
Laurene
THE SMELL!
Great free alternative in Rota, the park is named after the lake which in one's opinion is fantastic. Parks off Ranolf street near a rocky mound, walk north to lake boardwalk. Best enjoyed on chilly morning when steam is high.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in June 2018
Some parts were closed due to maintenance.
The rest of the park was nice to walk in. The hot (foot) pools were also closed.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in October 2017
Nice park in the middle of town.
It is cool to see everywhere the geothermal activities. And the park is well done.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2016
Nice park in the centre of town with geothermal activity.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2016
First impression was like it was very smelly, but was nice to see.
After 4 pits it all looked the same to me.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in November 2016
A free park to see some geothermal action.
Forget the smell and see the mud and the water.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in October 2016
Interesting, but super smelly, my stomach turned around giving me an intense desire to vomit!
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in November 2016
They stink but they look really cool also.
Makes you realise that underneath these concrete jungles, the earth is busy bubbling away underneath.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2016
Walk through the park and see many mud pools without paying an entrance fee!
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2016
Cool experience getting to know the city on our own.
Really nice at Kuirau Park.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in April 2016
The park is located in walking distance to the city.
It shows a bit of Rotorua thermal activity, but nothing compared to any of the paid thermal parks. It is still interesting and free, so worth a visit.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2016
Here I got my first impression of the thermal pools.
Very special and I liked the smell.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2016
Cool, free park in Rotorua where you can see some of the thermal activity that others make you pay for in the area.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2016
We went on Saturday and enjoyed the food at the market, the playground, the many geothermal features and brief soaks in the hot foot pools.
Wear shorts and slippers if you intend to try out the pools!
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2015
Have a look at the colourful lakes and volcanic phenomenen in the public park of Rotorua.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2015
We walked along the hot springs in the park - it smelled really weird.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in November 2014
Nice to see some thermal activities, but not very exciting.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2014
You get a small insight in places like that, but it wasn't worth it.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2014
THE SMELL!
Great free alternative in Rota, the park is named after the lake which in one's opinion is fantastic. Parks off Ranolf street near a rocky mound, walk north to lake boardwalk. Best enjoyed on chilly morning when steam is high.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in June 2018
Some parts were closed due to maintenance.
The rest of the park was nice to walk in. The hot (foot) pools were also closed.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in October 2017
Nice park in the centre of town with geothermal activity.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2016
Nice park in the middle of town.
It is cool to see everywhere the geothermal activities. And the park is well done.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2016
A free park to see some geothermal action.
Forget the smell and see the mud and the water.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in October 2016
First impression was like it was very smelly, but was nice to see.
After 4 pits it all looked the same to me.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in November 2016
They stink but they look really cool also.
Makes you realise that underneath these concrete jungles, the earth is busy bubbling away underneath.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2016
Walk through the park and see many mud pools without paying an entrance fee!
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2016
Interesting, but super smelly, my stomach turned around giving me an intense desire to vomit!
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in November 2016
Cool experience getting to know the city on our own.
Really nice at Kuirau Park.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in April 2016
The park is located in walking distance to the city.
It shows a bit of Rotorua thermal activity, but nothing compared to any of the paid thermal parks. It is still interesting and free, so worth a visit.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2016
Here I got my first impression of the thermal pools.
Very special and I liked the smell.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2016
Cool, free park in Rotorua where you can see some of the thermal activity that others make you pay for in the area.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2016
We went on Saturday and enjoyed the food at the market, the playground, the many geothermal features and brief soaks in the hot foot pools.
Wear shorts and slippers if you intend to try out the pools!
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2015
We walked along the hot springs in the park - it smelled really weird.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in November 2014
Have a look at the colourful lakes and volcanic phenomenen in the public park of Rotorua.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2015
You can visit a lot of tracks with mud boiling.
It is very interesting and for free.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2014
Nice to see some thermal activities, but not very exciting.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2014
Parks in Rotorua with mud holes and sinker terraces, some free mud pools on the way to Taupo, thermal spa park in Taupo - funny experience with hot and cold water.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2014
