Water

Some amazing parts of Waimangu Volcanic Valley are best visited on foot, but others can only be seen by boat. On the Lake Rotomahana Boat Cruise, you'll be swept around a large lake near Rotorua in the Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand. The lake was created after a volcanic eruption in 1886 and the area is still geothermally active. The boat gets close to steaming vents and geysers right along the lakeshore. ...Read more.

From the outlet of Lake Rotoiti near Rotorua, a river flows over waterfalls, cascades, and swift rapids in Okere Falls Scenic Reserve. If you're on a raft, the river is pure, thrilling fun! The trip down the Kaituna River, also called the Okere River, includes several class 5 features like Tutea Falls, the tallest commercially rafted waterfall in the world. ...Read more.