Neighborhood
Wairakei
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Wairakei is a geothermal village just north of Taupō, famous for its natural hot springs and the Wairakei Terraces, man-made silica formations that mimic the lost Pink and White Terraces. Visitors can soak in thermal pools, play a round at the Wairakei Golf Course, or explore the terraces and their surrounding gardens. The area's volcanic heat also powers a geothermal power station, adding an industrial contrast to the natural landscape.
Don't miss
- Soaking in the natural hot springs and thermal pools
- Walking the Wairakei Terraces with silica formations and gardens
- Playing golf at the scenic Wairakei Golf Course
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Wairakei
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inBuried Village of Te Wairoa4.5★ · 127 travelers1–2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$16 per personSee dates →
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Private & flexibleAuckland: Rotorua, Taupo, Waiotapu & Huka Falls Private Trip5★ · 37 travelers11–12 hoursFree cancellationFrom$442 per personSee dates →More attractions in Taupo
