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Tarawera & Lakes Eco Tour

Rotorua
by Headout
Duration2 hours
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The Experience

Your experience 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.

How to book

Booked on Headout, who runs this experience. Inclusions and cancellation are theirs.

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    Free cancellation · 24h before

    from₹6,072

    Includes: Eco-tour of Mount Tarawera & Lake Tikitapu, Lake Ōkāreka, and Lake Tarawera · Expert English-speaking guide

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What to Bring

What to wear

warm and waterproof clothes on cooler days

Logistics & Transit

Transport not included
Location
Rotorua, Rotorua
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End point
Rotorua, Rotorua

Good to know

Who it's for

Min persons: 1

About the guide

Group experience
No — private booking

Know before you go

Know before you go Important Information 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. Food (except for hot food) is allowed onboard. This experience is suitable for wheelchair users. 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.

The fine print

Voucher requirements

My Tickets Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly. Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID to your guide. If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Kindly ensure that you arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays. Meeting Point Meet your tour guide at Rotorua Duck Store. Address: 1241 Fenton Street, Opposite Amazing Thai. The meeting point is located just 1 min away from Fronting No. 1241 Bus Stop on Fenton Street. To locate the meeting point on Google Maps, simply search for -Tamaki Maori Village. Get Directions to the Meeting Point Getting There The nearest bus stop is Fronting No. 1241 on Fenton Street. The stop is only 1 minute away from the meeting point. Buses #1, #3, #4, #5, #6, and more will bring you there. Validity This ticket is valid on the date and time selected during checkout.