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Experience local culture
Skyline view of Rotorua city with Lake Rotorua in the background, highlighting the Rotorua City & Lakes 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.
Amphibious tour vehicle on Rotorua Lake with passengers enjoying the Rotorua City & Lakes Tour.
Amphibious vehicle entering Lake Rotorua during city and lakes tour.
Amphibious tour vehicle entering lake during Rotorua City & Lakes Tour.
City Tours

Tarawera & Lakes Eco Tour

  • Experience and learn everything there is to know about the Rotorua Lakes District on this guided eco-tour as you splash down in a majestic military vehicle.
  • 'The Duck' is a WWII vehicle that can travel on both land and water.
  • Take in the beauty of legendary Mount Tarawera, a volcano that last erupted in 1886.
  • Cruise through the calm waters of Lake Tikitapu, Lake Ōkāreka, and Lake Tarawera.
  • Your guide will show you the sacred Rotokākahi (Green Lake) and tell you the Māori legend of this lake.
  • Learn about the ecology, geology, and traditions of Maori history as you catch a glimpse of this indigenous culture on the tour.
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2 hr.
Guided tour
  • Experience and learn everything there is to know about the Rotorua Lakes District on this guided eco-tour as you splash down in a majestic military vehicle.
  • 'The Duck' is a WWII vehicle that can travel on both land and water.
  • Take in the beauty of legendary Mount Tarawera, a volcano that last erupted in 1886.
  • Cruise through the calm waters of Lake Tikitapu, Lake Ōkāreka, and Lake Tarawera.
  • Your guide will show you the sacred Rotokākahi (Green Lake) and tell you the Māori legend of this lake.
  • Learn about the ecology, geology, and traditions of Maori history as you catch a glimpse of this indigenous culture on the tour.

Inclusions

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

Exclusions

  • Food and drinks
    • Transfers
  • Please dress to suit outside weather conditions. While heaters, blankets, and roll-down sides are provided, do 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.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Tour group enjoying a Rotorua City and Lakes amphibious vehicle ride.
Rotorua lake view with lush greenery and distant hills under a blue sky.
Aerial view of a lake surrounded by lush forest in Rotorua, New Zealand.
Amphibious tour vehicle entering water during Rotorua City & Lakes Tour.
Amphibious tour vehicle on Rotorua Lake with passengers enjoying the Rotorua City & Lakes Tour.
Amphibious vehicle entering Lake Rotorua during city and lakes tour.
Amphibious tour vehicle entering lake during Rotorua City & Lakes Tour.
City Tours

Rotorua City & Lakes Tour

  • Experience the culture and serene nature of Rotorua through this City and Lakes Tour in New Zealand’s only operating WW2 landing craft!
  • 'The Duck' is a vehicle that can travel on land and water and will make your trip completely memorable.
  • Enjoy listening to anecdotes and history as your expert guide takes you through different parts of Rotorua.
  • Explore the city with its iconic buildings and million-dollar houses, and gardens including the geothermal sulfur point.
  • Cruise through Lake Titikapu and Lake Ōkāreka, and the verdant Ōkāreka Bird Sanctuary.
  • View the spectacular Mount Tarawera, known for its volcanic activity in the past.
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Check availability
Free cancellation

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

1 hr. 30 min.
Guided tour
  • Experience the culture and serene nature of Rotorua through this City and Lakes Tour in New Zealand’s only operating WW2 landing craft!
  • 'The Duck' is a vehicle that can travel on land and water and will make your trip completely memorable.
  • Enjoy listening to anecdotes and history as your expert guide takes you through different parts of Rotorua.
  • Explore the city with its iconic buildings and million-dollar houses, and gardens including the geothermal sulfur point.
  • Cruise through Lake Titikapu and Lake Ōkāreka, and the verdant Ōkāreka Bird Sanctuary.
  • View the spectacular Mount Tarawera, known for its volcanic activity in the past.

Inclusions

  • Guided tour of the city of Rotorua & Lakes Tikitapu and Ōkāreka
  • English-speaking guide

Exclusions

  • Food and drinks
    • Hotel transfers
  • 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.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Mitai Maori Village
Traditional Māori attire worn by a woman at Te Pā Tū cultural experience.
Te Pā Tū
Person ziplining through lush forest in Rotorua, New Zealand.
Zipling in Rotorua
Māori performers in traditional attire at Whakarewarewa, New Zealand.
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