Tarawera and Rotorua Lakes Eco Tour by Boat with Guide
Overview
The Tarawera and Lakes Tour is the ultimate way to experience the beauty of Rotorua's lakes district and uncover the stories of the land, its people, and the devastating 1886 eruption of Mt Tarawera. This fully guided 120-minute adventure takes you across land and water aboard a genuine WWII amphibious duck, visiting four of Rotorua's stunning lakes and cruising across three — with the breathtaking Lake Tarawera at the foot of the mighty Mt Tarawera as the undeniable highlight. With comfortable seating and a small group setting, this tour is perfect for families, couples, and solo travellers looking to immerse themselves in Rotorua's rich history and spectacular natural landscapes. Our guides are passionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated to making every tour an experience to remember.
What's Included
- Live commentary on board
- Driver/guide
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting Location
1241 Fenton Street
Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Lake Okareka Walkway
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Blue Lake Track
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lake Tarawera's Hot Water Beach
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mt. Tarawera (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- We have tours available with translation sheets in Chinese, French and English
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 56 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-3442P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- Live commentary on board.
- Driver/guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Transportation to/from attractions.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Tarawera and Rotorua Lakes Eco Tour by Boat with Guide is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Tarawera and Rotorua Lakes Eco Tour by Boat with Guide will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Live commentary on board
- Driver/guide
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- We have tours available with translation sheets in Chinese, French and English
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 56 travelers
