Tarawera & Lakes Eco Tour
Tarawera & Lakes Eco Tour
Duration: 2 hours
2 hours
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Expert local tour guide
Expert local tour guide
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Experience exquisite scenic lakes, volcanic craters, and natural landscapes during this eco-tour around New Zealand’s North Island.
Go sightseeing around the Rotorua Lakes District with entertaining commentary from your tour guide.
Journey through indigenous Maori history as you visit Lake Ōkāreka and Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake).
Ride through Lake Tarawera, considered to be one of the most sacred lakes in the region.
View Mount Tarawera and listen to the enthralling story of its history-changing volcanic eruption.
Travel by land and by water in New Zealand’s only genuine World WarII military vehicle.
Eco-tour of Mount Tarawera & Lake Tikitapu, Lake Ōkāreka, and Lake Tarawera
Expert English-speaking guide
Food and drinks
Transfers
Amphibious tour vehicle entering water during Rotorua City & Lakes Tour.
Take a journey through the picturesque landscapes and seascapes of the Rotorua Lakes District! Your English-speaking guide will elevate your tour with entertaining stories about the history of the Maori region. Your tour will begin with a splash in Lake Okareka, taking in the beauty of the lakeside community. You will ride to Lake Tikitapu in New Zealand’s only genuine World War II landing cart while viewing the spectacular colors of your natural surroundings.
You will pass through the sacred Laka Tamareka and the Buried Village of Te Wairoa. Finally, you will witness the grandeur of the legendary Mount Tarawera, a volcanic mountain that erupted in 1886. This unique eco-tour coupled with the storytelling by your tour guide is sure to give you plenty of Kodak moments.
Tour group enjoying a Rotorua City and Lakes amphibious vehicle ride.
Tarawera Lake view with lush greenery and distant boat, New Zealand eco tour.
Amphibious tour vehicle entering water during Rotorua City & Lakes Tour.
Tour group enjoying a Rotorua City and Lakes amphibious vehicle ride.
Tarawera Lake view with lush greenery and distant boat, New Zealand eco tour.
Aerial view of Lake Tarawera with lush green forest and a boat creating a wake in the water.
Important Information
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Please dress to suit outside weather conditions. While heaters, blankets, and roll-down sides are provided on the tour, it's better to wear warm and waterproof clothes on cooler days.
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Food (except for hot food) is allowed onboard.
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This experience is suitable for wheelchair users.
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Bathroom breaks are included but the duration of these stops is at the driver's discretion. You'll spend roughly 15mins at each lake, and this may be a little longer if the tour is running on time.
Timings
- Daily: 11am, 1pm, and 3:30pm.
Amphibious tour vehicle on Rotorua Lake with passengers enjoying the Rotorua City & Lakes Tour.
Amphibious vehicle entering Lake Rotorua during city and lakes tour.
Aerial view of Lake Tarawera with lush green forest and a boat creating a wake in the water.
Amphibious tour vehicle on Rotorua Lake with passengers enjoying the Rotorua City & Lakes Tour.
Amphibious vehicle entering Lake Rotorua during city and lakes tour.
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