Reviews of Sulphur Point. (Museum) in Rotorua (Bay of Plenty).

Sulphur Point

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Hatupatu Drive, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand

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Reviews of Sulphur Point

M. W.

There is a lovely walking track (or cycling) that circles around through Sulphur Point from the lovely gardens at the top end of Fenton St. They go past the Wildlife Refuge, crossing hot areas with boardwalks. You can circle back to the lovely park and playground on tarmac after visiting the old Bath House.

E. I.

A great walk through some natural sulphur lakes. Not overly exciting, but worth checking out.. all white, smelly, and steamy.. typically what you’d want to see or expect from some natural geothermals but not overly exciting.

A. V.

Do park your car near by and you can walk around the lake for a while, nice and pleasant walk.

M. R. C.

This place is really alien-looking, exceptional in nature and so well worth a look. Steam comes out all over the place and there are holes with plops and gurgles going on all the time. You have to remain alert around here and stick to the track (you have to look hard to see it sometimes) because on some parts you're actually on the flats themselves. Amazing place and incomparable to anything else i've witnessed so far!

C. J. L.

Really great free activity to do if you are a backpacker like me or simply in a budget. It's located really close to town, being the gardens. Easy to walk around since there are tracks and paths, you can even explore outside the path in certain area. The thermal activity is impressive. Good place for nice pictures.

G. W.

Honestly it might be a little hard for me to give anything a 5 around the lake when the sulphur smell is so strong that you can't stay long, but it is nature. Anyways, this point isn't all too much besides more gravely sand and a few more bubbling crater pools. The most interesting part is the foot sized 'cave' holes that blast out hot hot air and steam. Don't put your hand too close, but just enough to feel it! No benches or anything here, but again, don't think you'd want to be here that long anyway

B. M.

Disappointing geothermal area down by the events center. Lots of places to park down this far but the area itself is pretty mute compared to what you can see in Kuirau park which is also free. There are some mud pools, boiling water, bubbles coming up out of the bottom of the lake etc but it's a bit muted compared to say Kuirau lake, even the views of the lake are better at the scenic point further down Hatupatu dr. Save your time and go elsewhere instead.

A. D.

One of my favourite places to go. Such pretty views and a lovely walk

C.

Beautiful park and also nice walk at the sulphur point, the best thing, it’s one of the less spots they’re free of charge.

K. D.

This is really pretty at sunset - just breathe through your mouth :) photos as of feb 2020.

A. T.

Great place to spent a breezy afternoon, spacious carparks and lots of swans ducks and gulls As the name suggest...there is the smell of sulphur in the air.

I. S.

Beautiful place. Amazing numbers of birds and other fowls around. So lovely and amazing. A public toilet is provided. Clean and good condition.

M. R.

Peaceful part of town with great views over the lake and of geothermal features.

N. P.

Nice scenario but have strong sulphur smell. Beautiful natural view

G. M.

Nice place, but need some security because I see many race cars there

T. T.

Strong smell, but beautiful views

A. S.

Short little walk, nice to see the birds and lake

A. B.

Sulpur sulphur sulphur. Here U can smell and touch all sulphur u can have in ur life. Open to public 24/7. Easy to reach

H.

Really stinky, like rotten egg but worth the visit to see it for yourself

R. L.

The smell is god awful. Sad that there isnt much activity but still I good detour

D.

Very tranquil area, peaceful, beautiful water, highly recommended for a free activity

G. D.

Absolutely stunning location to watch the sunrise over the hills on the opposite side of the lake.

T. D.

Parked in the carpark there, so had access to town with a short walk. Great cycle track around the bay with great sights, then track leads to the Redwood forest with heaps of rides there. Took a great many awesome pics along the way.

J. C.

Beautiful mostly boarded walk through land with geysers, craters and bush with views of the lake. A short walk to the playground at the Government Gardens too. Enjoyed by us and our children.

H. W.

Relaxing track to walk morning or evening. Because of the thermal activity it can feel hotter then normal but with a slight lake breeze it can be perfect. Beautiful surroundings capturing views of bird life, small mud pools and other thermal activity.

P. B.

If you can stand the smell and the insects, then it's a cool place to sit and watch the lake, the people, and the birds. Weather and wind direction play a part here - sometimes it is a perfect location, other times it's hard to enjoy. All that said, come check it out.

M. B.

Good and free opportunity to see steam coming. More than amble descriptions along short trail. Saw people ignoring signs and walking out to steam holes, don't recommend this as the sign said the rock is thin and the steam will harm you. Easy access as well at the edge of town and lake.

V. V.

Nice view and great walking!!!

J. F.

A lot of parking with the view of Sulphur point. Walk track is safe. Short walk, next to it got a Spa n hot spring center. But I don’t think it is a must to visit compare to other beautiful thermal park.

M. A. J.

Went during a storm, so the sky was gray, and the water was choppy. Not much to see here, except the black swans, which were really cool.

L.

Love this Place . Breath taking views.

T. t.

Awesome place. Love me a bit of volcanic activity. You can use the mud to put on your skin so heat seeking missiles can't find you just like arnie on predator.

N. G.

. (03/2017) Nicely located point to view small hot pools filled with boiling sulphur water. Beautiful views of the lake. Well maintained walking track with historical information made available along the way. One of the highlights of our Rotorua visit.

r. i.

Nothing much to see unless you're coming for a quick run. The smell is something to experience though.

l. l.

nice place to go in the morning. sulphur become strong after sunrise.

C. T.

It's a very calm place. You can enjoy the nature.

A. G. (. P.

Great place for a quick walk, just sad that there is so much rubbish (beer cans, bottles) in and around the track and bush.

R. P.

Went to the driving range/ mini put to play mini golf put. had to leave at the second hole as I had left my phone in a store. They said we could carry on when we got back. When we did get back a large group of school holiday programme kids had arrived before us, so the operators offered us the driving range instead which we excepted and thoroughly enjoyed

T. Z.

If you visit Rotorua garden it is a must go place. It is just 10 mins walking distance from the garden. It is absolutely free of cost. Close up look of various volcanic activities

M. P.

Gorgeous! Please heed the warnings and stay on the track - the area is too fragile and beautiful to ruin for a couple of closer photos. Great informative signs and completely free!

T. H.

Stinky but serene. Since it's free, you should make the trip if you're in Rotorua. It's probably as good as some of the places where you have to pay, minus the geysers.

E. H.

Stunning! You can smelling and watching smoggy. Even this place is free entry :) We enjoyed the milky lake.

S. W.

Exactly as advertised: a point covered in sulphur. Tons of birds but plenty odor as well. We parked at the far end of the lot so didn't see the warning signs until we got back.

T. s. R.

Pretty decent views. But water is dirty and bugs everywhere. Nice for photos. Didn't see any mud pools or anything interesting

D. D.

In love with this amazing place.

D. P.

Great view of the lake.

7. S.

Sulphur point is a very beautiful spot to observe Rotorua from including the lakefront and its attractions such as jet boat riding, helicopter tours around various volcanoes and a flight around Rotorua city itself. Plus you have the lakeland queen stationed there where you can go for a crusie and have lunch of dinner which ever suits you lol. Ypu can also see to the far side of the lake on a good day. A nice walk connects all this which follows the lake front and sulphur point to the redwoods and more. I.e MTB tracks, walking tracks and horse riding trails.

X. L.

Nice place to chill out

P. F.

The sulphur was strong but I found the place really intriguing and quietly beautiful. Made me hungry for boiled eggs...different strokes I suppose.

T. L.

Interesting you can get up close to the thermal pools. See the difference with the sulphur suspended in the water here but further out clear

M.

Great free walk to see the geothermal. Very easy walk for kids and on a dry day it’s wheelchair friendly.

G. A. L.

Nice walk, good way to explore the natural wonders in the area for free.

K. L.

Nice leisurely stroll amongst the black billed gulls and sulphur pools.

C. R.

Good for tourists who want to experience the strong Sulphur odor... It is also safe and a very simple walk...

G. B.

Just quietly there. No big fireworks but visually interesting.

G. B.

Fun place to see if you can handle the sulphuric acid smell from the geothermal activity.

J. S.

Such a scenic and serene place. A great place to unwind and rest before continue with your journey.

K. K.

Fascinating place. The smell is super strong and pretty pungent for some.

M. P.

Some small very hot pools, a funny smell and some interesting sulfur thingies and it is for free.

A. K.

Nice place but don't complain about the smell

E. N.

Great! You may see boiling water and light green rocks

T. H. C.

It is nothing exceptionnal but still a nice walk. Worth having a look as it is for free.

B. H.

A great place to walk to and view the natural thermal environment of Rotorua.

A. L. L.

Great views and walks here. Some cool Pokemon here too!

l. C.

Beautiful place for a short relaxing walk.

J.

Cool place to visit id yoy need to kill some time ✌️

A. I.

Worth having a look. Beautiful on a nice day

C. B.

Genuine sulphur for the sniffing.

J. K.

Nice boiling spots, but there are better near by

A. P.

Huge land, good playground, good views

Y.

A good place for a walk and the views are nice.

P. N.

Life time experience and a visual wonder. Enjoyed the natural process.

v. p.

Quite a unique place compared to other spots in new Zealand

G. O.

Good walk starting here going to the right with thermal activities

H. F.

Good boat ramps and nice lake views

A. B. B.

as all bubbling / steaming places: this one is also a lot of fun to discover

A. W.

Great view of the lake and surrounding mountains

B.

Ebike into unreal Alien Terrain whilst in Rotorua 🚴‍♀️

J.

Needed more smelly stuff and steam.

M. P.

Free easy walking geothermal activity

N. V.

Nice place to hangout from hustle n bustle of city

D. V.

Nothing particularly special, but good sulphur lake for pictures.

S. T.

Geothermal area great view of the lake

1. N.

Amazing free walks

A. A.

I smelt like rotten eggs for weeks. Eggcelent!

S. Y.

Good place to have a walk around

D. J. P.

Great place for exploring.

N. P.

A great tourist attraction

Z. A.

Very cool sulfur landscape

L.

Gorgeous walk along the coast.

D. M.

Great well kept & interesting

L. M. B.

Cool place. Heckin smelly

A. S. M.

Nice place to spend an afternoon.

T. R. T.

Best view to have bongs

D. a. G. M.

Kids loved the walk

T. S.

So many birds love it

M. T.

A free sight to see. I couldn't believe how exciting it was.

D.

Smells horrible, is kinda cool though

F. S.

So so view. Smell of sulphur everywhere.

E. T.

Board walk all with thermal feature.

E. K.

A great view of the sunrise

J. H.

Ice volcanic walk around the whole way

J. L.

Great views.

S. R.

Nice easy walk

R.

Very nice point of view

A.

Very smelly and usual

J. e.

Great place to visit

N. W.

amazing views from here.

R. R. K. E.

Stunning Place ...🤡

C. E.

Smells like eggs

J. T.

Great view

R.

Cool views

W. C.

Lovely and relaxing

G.

Freedom

M. P.

Smell of sulphur everywhere !

A. T.

🐾💓💓

P. K.

Nice view point

S. M.

Amazing experience

B. P.

Nice place.

J. T.

Stinky

D. H. (.

Smells

R. M.

Bit smelly

R. P.

Nice place

R. B.

Interesting!

A. K.

Smelly and pretty

M.

Basketball

g.

Scenic .....

A. b. C. f.

Picturesque

S.

(Translated) It was nice to be able to see Lake Rotorua up close. It felt like I was on a slightly different planet, and I like to take a leisurely walk to Kapak. (Original) 로토루아 호수를 가까이에서 볼 수 있어서 좋았어요 약간 다른행성에 온것 같은 느낌이였고 카팍까지 가볍게 걸으면서 산책하기 좋아요

L.

(Translated) Very pleasant walk of about thirty minutes, observing the fauna and flora but also these surprising sulfur chimneys. This lake is a nature reserve and birds are abundant there despite the fact that they do not find food in this hot and cloudy water. (Original) Promenade très agréable d'une trentaine de minutes, en observant la faune et la flore mais aussi ces surprenantes cheminée de soufre. Ce lac est une réserve naturelle et les oiseaux y sont abondants malgré le fait qu'ils n'y trouvent pas nourriture dans cette eau chaude et trouble.

J.

(Translated) Walking along the horizon, new and spectacular views are unfolding! If you come to Rotorua, I recommend you to take a walk or visit. (Original) 호루를 따라 걸으니 신기하면서도 새로운 장관들이 펼쳐지네요! 로토루아오셨으면 산책겸 꼭 가보시길 추천드려요

S.

(Translated) Here you can look at the boiling thermal water for free. Since it is an official place you do not have to pay admission. Since it is sulfur (sulfur) sources, it stinks a bit like being burned with its own smell, but it is bearable. The tour It took me about 25 minutes. For a visit it is quite ok because the lake is right next to the city. (Original) Hier kann man Kostenlos das Kochende Thermal Wasser betrachten.Da es ein oficieller Ort ist braucht man kein Eintritt zu bezahlen.Da es um Sulphur (Schwefel) Qellen handelt stinkt es ein bischen nach verbrannt mit einem eigen Gestank, doch der ist erträglich.Der Rundgang hatt mich ca. 25 min.gedauert.Für eine Besichtigung ist es ganz ok da der See direct an der Stadt liegt.

E.

(Translated) Beautiful place, free and you can see some history and natural pools if you are in Rotorua visit it (Original) Hermoso lugar, gratis y se puede ver algo de historia y piletas naturales si estas en Rotorua visítalo

S.

(Translated) Really, I can’t see what is special about this. The above only states that there will be birds coming here to inhabit. Is a refuge for many birds everywhere Maybe I didn't see anything when I went. It’s just a small seat on the side of the road. This place can actually avoid avoiding visits. (Original) 說真的我看不出來這有什麼特別的地方 上面只敘述說會有鳥類來這裡棲息 是很多各地鳥類的避難所 可能是我去的時候沒有看到什麼東西吧 只是路邊的一個小位子也沒有做什麼平台之類的讓旅客觀賞 這個地點其實可以避過不參觀

A.

(Translated) Geothermal energy can be easily recognized and smelled here. It smells very much like sulfur. Who doesn't mind has a good and above all free alternative to the overpriced "Experiences". In this respect already worth seeing. (Original) Die Geothermie lässt sich hier gut erkennen und riechen. Es stinkt sehr nach Schwefel. Wem das nichts ausmacht hat eine gute und vor allem kostenlose Alternative zu den überteuerten "Experiences". Insofern schon sehenswert.

鴻.

(Translated) Normal view, but really hot spring, so hot, you can boil eggs (Original) 一般景色，但真是温泉，好熱，可以煮蛋

L.

(Translated) The scenery is super beautiful! (Original) 景色超美!

t.

(Translated) Nothing very exceptional, may be nice to ask a little while but I prefer parks where geothermal activity is more important. (Original) Rien de bien exceptionnel, peut être agréable pour se poser un petit moment mais je préfère les parcs où l'activité géothermique est plus importante.

H.

(Translated) Very good worth a visit (Original) 非常好 值得一游

M.

(Translated) Nice walk to do by the lake (Original) Belle balade à faire au bord du lac

J.

(Translated) Stinks terribly and sustainably in clothing and in the car. But it's free and very interesting for a few minutes. (Original) Stinkt schrecklich und nachhaltig in der Kleidung und im Auto. Aber es ist kostenlos und für einige Minuten sehr interessant.

m.

(Translated) The walk around the lake is very beautiful. Even the city deserves to spend the evening. (Original) Molto bella la passeggiata intorno al lago. Anche la città merita di passarci la serata.

C.

(Translated) People are less leisurely, have shade, lakes are colorful, and birds are interesting. (Original) 人少悠閒，有樹蔭，湖景色彩多樣，鳥有趣

S.

J.

(Translated) Place to walk, but only if you have time to spare it is not very nice (Original) Lugar para caminar , pero solo si les sobra el tiempo no es muy lindo

T.

(Translated) A good place to quietly stroll the lakeside (Original) 조용히 호숫가를 산책하기 좋은 곳

S.

(Translated) Beautiful view of the hot springs with free access (Original) Belle vue sur les sources chaude avec accès libres

김.

(Translated) Beautiful cold in winter but beautiful (Original) 겨울에는 많이 춥지만 아름다운경치

王.

(Translated) Very special geothermal terrain (Original) 很特殊的地熱地形

C.

(Translated) Small beautiful beach (Original) Kleiner schöner Strand

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F.

(Translated) Beautiful place (Original) Hermoso lugar

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