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Two major geothermal attractions sit just outside the main visitor center.
The Lady Knox Geyser and the Mud Pool are a short drive from the main entrance along Waiotapu Loop Road. Both have dedicated parking areas separate from the main park.
The mud pool is technically free to view. The geyser requires a valid park admission ticket purchased from the main visitor center.
30 minsSeparate parking
This geyser is induced to erupt to heights of up to 20 meters every morning. The guided presentation happens at exactly 10:15 AM. Drive to the separate parking area and arrive by 9:45 AM to secure a good viewing spot.
15 minsFree to view
This is the largest boiling mud pool in New Zealand. It formed on the site of a destroyed mud volcano. You can watch the thick mud plop and burst for free from Waiotapu Loop Road.
