Te Kopia Walk
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Enjoy views over a geothermal area on this short walk near Rotorua.
Elevation
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Description
This short walk provide easy access to the geothermal fields of Te Kopia. Climb a short flight of stairs to reach a viewing area overlooking one of the large pools of boiling mud.
Continue onto the boardwalk to see to prostrate kānuka, a rare and endangered plant that is unique to some geothermal areas of New Zealand. At the end of the boardwalk a platform provides panoramic views from the centre of the geothermal field.
Getting there
Te Kopia Walk is about 39 km south of Rotorua. At Waiotapu, turn off SH 5 onto Waikite Valley Road. Follow this for about 9 km then turn into Te Kopia Road – the track starts about 8 km down.
Know before you go
Caution: This is an active geothermal area where steam vents can open up unexpectedly. Stay on the track and behind barriers and keep children under close supervision.
Weather
Forecast at the start of the track