Kuirau Park

This is definitely one of the best thermal parks that I've visited in New Zealand. Whilst it doesn't have the colours of Waiotapu or the unique guided experience provided at Te Puia, it makes it up in its own unique way. It's a fantastic public park with expansive lawns, foot baths and marvellous thermal pools with each turn providing new visuals that adds up to a very relaxing experience; perhaps perfect for a relaxing afternoon retreat when the weather's right. You'll easily spend hours here relaxing and admiring the stunning scenery. What's more? All this is available for free!

A fantastic and free way to witness geothermal wonders up close. Don't miss the unique and relaxing free thermal foot baths.nWell-maintained paths past bubbling mud pools, steaming vents, and a captivating crater lake – perfect for photos!nOn Saturday mornings, the vibrant Rotary Market adds local flavour. The sulphur smell is present eeek, but welcome to Rotorua!nIt’s a must-see, offering a real taste of the area's natural environment without costing a cent.

This place is awesome for being a free park for anyone to wander around. Compared to Waiotapu, it is not be as vibrant and probably in need of some maintenance.nDefinitely worth a quick visit looking at all the pools or dipping your feet in the foot baths super busy though

Kuirau park was an amazing immersion experience wandering around the geothermal activity boiling mud soaking feet in the mineral pools super fun for the kids but keep an eye on them

Great place to see the thermal activities free of charge, plenty car, enough place for kids to play. Mineral foot pool l, BBQ area etc. If you are visiting Rotorua at this park to your bucket list.

Directions to Kuirau Park with public transportation

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