What to do in Oruanui

Activities, attractions and tours

The vibrant silica terraces at the Orakei Korako geothermal park
The vibrant silica terraces at the Orakei Korako geothermal park

Oruanui Attractions

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Places of interest in Oruanui

Oruanui is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Oruanui, and make it a breeze to explore Oruanui and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Oruanui to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit to Oruanui, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Oruanui.

Oruanui attractions

Oruanui has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Oruanui to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Oruanui.

Looking for things to do in Oruanui can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Oruanui or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Oruanui attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails!


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Top places to visit

1. Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa

Bring your camera as well as your swimsuit to the Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa, because there are few thermal spas as picturesque as this one. While you bathe, enjoy the views of the uniquely New Zealand landscape of steaming hot springs, lush forest and drooping silica terraces.
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Wairakei showing a hot spring

2. Huka Falls

Stand close to the Huka Falls and watch as powerful cascades of fast flowing water come crashing down from a height of 36 feet (11 meters) into a pool.
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Huka Falls

3. Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Cross boardwalks above gently simmering water and see pools of hot bubbling mud at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. Peer into dark craters and watch as a geyser shoots water up to 20 metres (65 feet) into the sky.
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Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland which includes a hot spring and views as well as a small group of people

4. Craters of the Moon

Craters of the Moon is an otherworldly landscape of craters and steam vents where hissing clouds of steam rise into the air and hot mud bubbles beneath your feet. Explore this geothermal hot spot by taking the boardwalks and tracks to the edges of large craters.
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Craters of the Moon showing a hot spring

5. Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave

Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave has some of the most active geysers of any of the geothermal parks in New Zealand. The dynamic thermal area also encompasses hot springs, bubbling pools of mud and a geothermal cave.
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Rainbow colours at Orakei Korako!

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