Geyser Light Trail at Te Puia - 1 Hour
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August 2026
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What you can expect
Take an evening walk through Rotorua’s Te Whakarewarewa geothermal valley and experience the landscape in a whole new light on the Marama: Geyser Light Trail. As night falls, the valley transforms into a luminous world of colour, sound and storytelling, offering a unique Rotorua geothermal experience under the stars and a chance to experience the magic of this New Zealand landscape in a completely unique way.
This hosted outdoor experience blends artistry, light and Maori culture across a 1.5km trail. The soundscapes drawn from Te Puia itself woven together with original music from our own artists guides you from the festival-like entrance, past interactive artworks, and into the valley where ten unique scenes are brought to life in light. Wander from the vibrant, festival-like entrance into the tranquil valley, where geysers, bubbling mud and steaming vents are illuminated in a spectrum of light. Along the way, learn about the cultural and geological significance of Te Puia’s geothermal features, including the powerful Pohutu Geyser – the largest in the southern hemisphere.
Out of all the geothermal walks Rotorua has to offer, the Marama: Geyser Light Trail brings this dramatic landscape to life in the most magical and multi-sensory way.
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What you need to know
- One-hour self-guided geothermal walk at night
- Unique multi-sensory experience guided by light and sound
- Learn the stories behind the geothermal valley
- Experience the Pohutu geyser
- See dramatic geysers, bubbling mud and native bush
- September to April.
- Available daily, with gates open for four hours each evening
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time
- 10 September to 30 November, starting from 7.30pm
- 1 December to 18 April, starting from 8.30pm
- Departures every 15 minutes
- Final entry is one hour before closing
- This experience is approximately one hour in duration.
- This experience departs from Te Puia, 20 Hemo Road, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua 3010.
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Warm, weather-appropriate clothing
- Camera
- Personal medication if needed
- Operates in all weather conditions
- Not suitable for wheelchairs or prams due to unpaved paths
- Participants must wear appropriate footwear and clothing
- Visual effects may cause discomfort for those with light sensitivity or motion sickness
- This is a seasonal experience, running from September to April
- Child rates apply for those aged five to 15 years
- Infants are free of charge
- Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no-shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
