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Kuirau Park is a public park with natural geothermal features, such as a crater lake, mud pools, hot springs and a free thermal foot bath. You can also enjoy picnics, barbecues, a playground and a farmer's market on Saturdays.
Explore the steaming, hissing and bubbling geothermal activity in Kuirau Park, located next to Rotorua's city centre. Learn about the park's history, legends and safety tips from this web page.
- Where to Stay in Rotorua
- Maori History of Kuirau Park
- Geothermal Wonders of Kuirau Park
- Foot Baths
- Saturday Farmer’s Markets
- How to Find Kuirau Park
- More New Zealand Adventures
Kuirau Park is an easy 5-minute walk from the center of Rotorua, so wherever you stay, the park is easy to reach. There are plenty of accommodation options in Rotorua, from luxury villas like Tihi Retreat to mid-range hotelsto holiday parks and family accommodation options. One of the more unusual spots with ample character is the Princes Gate Hote...
The legend has it that in early Māori times, a beautiful young woman named Kuiarau came to bathe in the lake, and a sinister creature dragged her to his layer at the bottom of the lake. The gods above were furious and destroyed the creature by making the lake boil. Since then, the lake and the steaming park around it have been known by the name of ...
Besides the lake and the boiling stream, Kaiuru Park is home to almost every type of geothermal activity under the sun, which makes a visit to the park one of the best free things to do in Rotorua. The one feature missing from the park is a geyser. However, new, unexpected eruptions do occur from time to time. In 2001, a steam vent sent massive roc...
While it’s no longer possible to bathe in Kuirau Park hot springs, there are a few foot baths in the park where you can soak your feet after walking the park’s trails. The most popular foot soak is located between the children’s playground and the lake. A couple more can be found on the other side of the lake. It is a good idea to bring a small tow...
If you visit on Saturday, in the first half of the day, you will catch the farmer’s market at Kuirau Park. Held every week between 6 am and 1 pm, the markets are a good opportunity to pick up some fresh local produce and have breakfast or lunch. There are also book stalls organized by the Rotorua library, where you can pick up a book to go with you...
Kuirau Park is located in the northern part of Rotorua, across the road from Rotorua Hospital. It is a few minutes walk from the centre of town to the corner of Pukuatua and Ranolf streets. If you are driving, you can park at the public car park (which is also free) at the south end of the park and follow the trails and walking paths towards its no...
Oct 2022. Kuirau Park is free to visit and located within an easy walk from the city centre, just off Pukuatua and Ranolf streets. Parking is free. There are a number of bubbling ponds and a couple of bubbling mud ponds. There are a couple of foot baths if you fancy a dabble. Read more.
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Kuirau Park is a geothermal park with mud pools, boiling lakes and walkways near the city centre. It has a public pool, a playground, a market and BBQ facilities.
Feb 3, 2023 · Kuirau Park is a free park in Rotorua, New Zealand, where you can see steaming lakes, mud pools, and geothermal activity. Learn about the park's history, location, and other nearby attractions in this guide.
Kuirau Park. 1,188 reviews. #17 of 67 things to do in Rotorua. Hot Springs & Geysers. Write a review. What people are saying. By wombatdavid. “ Check it out! Free! Jan 2024. You can see bubbling mud and waters as well as try the foot bath. By Louise H. “ Free activity in Rotorua ” Oct 2023.
