Title: Waimangu Travel Guide: Best of Waimangu, Bay of Plenty Region Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Waimangu](https://expedia.co.uk/Waimangu-Hotels.d6353174.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Waimangu](https://expedia.co.uk/Waimangu-Holiday-Rentals.d6353174.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Waimangu Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Waimangu.d6353174.Car-Hire-Guide)[Waimangu Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Waimangu.d6353174.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Waimangu Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Waimangu's steaming landscape ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353174/0ef0cdab-fdbd-439e-a3ce-62bf1ce70614.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Waimangu's steaming landscape ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353174/0ef0cdab-fdbd-439e-a3ce-62bf1ce70614.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A nice view of the NZ geothermical activity.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353174/b6d22a5d-7746-4416-abad-ff65fa74d3ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The margins of Waimangu Stream from Frying Pan Lake to east of Inferno Crater are covered with delicate silica formations and colourful mineral deposits containing traces of arsenic, molybdenum, antimony, and tungsten, while the stream bed is home to blue-green algae and filamentous colonies of the photosynthetic bacterium Chloroflexus aurantiacus in a range of colours from bright green to orange. In the midst of this area is the picturesque Bird's Nest Terrace, a delicate silica terrace with the small volcano-shaped Bird's Nest Spring atop continuously erupting near boiling-hot water about 1 metre (3 ft) high. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353174/d08c2f84-7a4e-4953-bd6e-d30d229d00f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![At Waimangu there is something for everyone to enjoy. #NationalPark](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353174/d5223e47-7665-47da-a818-4c7cc253fe7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Waimangu Things to do - Top hotels in Waimangu - Top Holiday Rentals in Waimangu ![Rydges Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/330000/329600/329597/3829bdf6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Rotorua 10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa Rotorua Bay of Plenty £95 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,108 reviews) Clean, large room. All amenities top notch. Easy access to Māori site. Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=329597&PinnedHotelID=329597&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353174) ![Millennium Hotel Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/14900/14866/7f861d9c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Millennium Hotel Rotorua 1270 Hinemaru Street Rotorua £147 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews) The staff were amazing. James was great help with our bags etc, and Cole at the lounge bar was a sweetheart. All the staff was super friendly. Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=14866&PinnedHotelID=14866&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353174) ![Sudima Lake Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519300/519220/a61f4e6a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sudima Lake Rotorua 1000 Eruera Street Rotorua £118 10 Mar - 11 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 7.8/10 Good! (995 reviews) This is a good place to stay in Rotorua! Rooms are clean, and comfortable! Staff is friendly! Nice option having a bar on site. Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F03%2F2026&endDate=11%2F03%2F2026&selected=519220&PinnedHotelID=519220&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353174) [See all 658 properties in Waimangu](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6353174) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3520000/3512200/3512184/d8c6c317_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama 1420 Hamurana Road Mourea Stay at this aparthotel in Mourea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Okere ... 9/10 Wonderful! (586 reviews) A relaxing location just outside of Rotorua. Family friendly with great facilities including board games, sports equipment and bike hire. Pricey during peak season but worth the money. Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Hotels-Ramada-Resort-By-Wyndham-Rotorua-Marama.h3512184.Hotel-Information) ![Ripple Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/14000/13938/7e8bc153_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ripple Rotorua 4 Barnard Road Rotorua Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Skyline Rotorua and Rainbow ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (502 reviews) Nice clean room, lovely staff, had everything we needed. Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Hotels-Ripple-Rotorua.h13938.Hotel-Information) ![Quest Rotorua Central](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5500000/5493200/5493196/eb3007d9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quest Rotorua Central 1192 Hinemoa Street Rotorua Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,079 reviews) This is a great little hotel!! Excellent location was my main factor but it went above and beyond expectations! Rooms are spotless, spacious and very well appointed. Extremely comfortable mattress, ample pillows and the kitchenette has everything you need…plus I cannot get over having a small w/d ... Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Hotels-Quest-Rotorua-Central.h5493196.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Waimangu](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6353174&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Waimangu hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6353174&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6353174&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6353174&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[10 Feb - 11 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6353174&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6353174&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6353174&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6353174&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6353174&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Waimangu Volcanic Valley featuring a hot spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108138/13ca0b4a-3d5c-4598-ae7a-9ebde1601fe9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Waimangu Volcanic Valley Shaped by the force of nature less than 150 years ago, this picturesque valley is rich in geothermic activity, rare plant life and challenging walking trails. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waimangu-Volcanic-Valley-Waimangu.d6108138.Attraction) #### Te Rata Bay Explore the great outdoors at Te Rata Bay, a lovely green space in Waimangu. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Te-Rata-Bay-Waimangu.d6219564.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47908711/41148e8b-508a-433e-b43d-11aef57e2453.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure £64 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rotorua-redwoods-altitude-high-ropes-adventure.a47908711.activity-details) ![Cultural Performance](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49351392/afe8dc30-02b1-47d1-a012-1322aa88f340.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cultural Performance £15 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cultural-performance.a49351392.activity-details) ![Te Ra Guided Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/476910/f768ea21-f58a-4b6d-a019-9d5c57664580.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Te Ra Guided Experience £44 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/te-ra-guided-experience.a476910.activity-details) ![Rotorua Cultural Small Group Afternoon Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46770590/7187ed90-1899-433a-a690-e68f3d85e0c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rotorua Cultural Small Group Afternoon Tour £79 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rotorua-cultural-small-group-afternoon-tour.a46770590.activity-details) ![Rotorua: The Buried Village of Te Wairoa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4542368/b8228974-201d-48c2-81ed-b62a8a1d3eec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rotorua: The Buried Village of Te Wairoa £11 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rotorua-the-buried-village-of-te-wairoa.a4542368.activity-details) ![Marama: Geyser Light Trail](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50594577/0e280d0d-fc26-44c3-9382-bdb21cf4a384.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Marama: Geyser Light Trail £22 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/marama-geyser-light-trail.a50594577.activity-details) [See all activities in Waimangu](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Waimangu.d6353174.Travel-Guide-Activities) - Cities near Waimangu - Places of interest - [Skyline Rotorua ](https://expedia.co.uk/Skyline-Rotorua-Fairy-Springs.d6170998.Attraction) - [Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest ](https://expedia.co.uk/Redwoods-Whakarewarewa-Forest-Whakarewarewa.d6126700.Attraction) - [Mitai Maori Village ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mitai-Maori-Village-Fairy-Springs.d553248621526967428.Attraction) - [Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave ](https://expedia.co.uk/Orakei-Korako-Geothermal-Park-And-Cave-Ohakuri.d6293939.Attraction) - [Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve ](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakarewarewa-Thermal-Reserve-Whakarewarewa.d6108102.Attraction) - [Kuirau Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kuirau-Park-Rotorua.d6108100.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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