Volcanic Activity Centre, Taupo Volcanic Zone Information Centre
Welcome to the Volcanic Activity Centre. We are an hands on interactive educational Centre explaining the Taupo Volcanic Zone.
We are located in the heart of the Taupo Volcanic Zone and bring to life the explosive past of the volcanic and geothermal features that have shaped this beautiful landscape. The Zone covers an area of 19,635 km2 in the North Island.
Something for everyone
Visitors - Come and feed your mind...
Many of the natural features in this area can be attributed to the fantastic Taupo Volcanic Zone and we explain in a dynamic and entertaining way how this has occurred at the Volcanic Activity Centre.
Explore the Power of the Planet ...
- Experience the 6.3 Edgecumbe earthquake in the Earthquake Simulator.
- See if you can make the volcano erupt.
- Learn about Earthquakes and Volcanoes on the interactive computers.
- Play of the Wellman model, it shows how the tectonic plates are moving in New Zealand.
- See how the tectonic plates are changing in the Central Plateau.
- See how a live Geyser works, above and below the ground - it even has a spurt cycle!
- Light up the active zones in the Taupo Volcano Zone topographic map.
- Check the live seismograph machine, it will show you what Mt Ruapehu is doing on the day of your visit.
- Configure a Tornado with the tornado machine.
- Updates on recent earthquakes.
- Volcanic shop stocks books, posters, gems, videos and volcanic rocks.
- Have fun trying to solve the Plate Tectonics Jig-Saw puzzle.
- Continuous films screening daily.
- Open 7 days in Wairakei Park.
Volcanic Activity Centre, Taupo Volcanic Zone Information Centre Enquiry Form
Address:
Karetoto Road
Wairakei Park
Taupo
Phone: +64 7 374 8375
Fax: +64 7 374 8370
Web: Visit website
RATES: Quoted in NZ$, Subject to Change
- Adults 17-65yrs: NZ$10.00 each
- Children 5-16yrs: NZ$6 each
- Senior/Student: NZ$8.00
- Family Passes: NZ$26 each