Imagine being on a tour where you’ll get to explore both land and water without having to leave your seat. On this epic day tour from Rotorua to Tarawera, you’ll conquer volcanoes and lakes aboard a WW2 amphibious vehicle. These ‘ducks’ have the ability to navigate all kinds of terrain so you don’t have to go through the hassle of changing modes of transportations each time you visit a new place. Your journey starts at the city center of Rotorua. There, you’ll pass by an immaculate reserve and catch a glimpse of the city’s geothermal wonders before arriving at Lake Tikitapu. The dazzling blue hues and overall calm atmosphere of this quaint lake will surely bring warmth and peace for those seeking solace. Then comes the final half of the tour: a trip to the breathtaking Lake Tarawera. This magical body of water is the largest of the series of lakes in the area and beautifully engulfs the Mount Tarawera volcano. You’ll be given the time to explore the area and admire its beauty before capping the day off and heading back to Rotorua.
Rotorua Info Centre
Time: 10:30am/3:30pm (Summer: Oct-Apr) and 2:15pm (Winter: May-Sep)
Address: Rotorua Info Centre 1171 Fenton St Rotorua
How to get there: Take bus No. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 to Rotorua CBD – Arawa Street or take bus No. 15, 15a to Rotorua. It’s is a 2-minute walk to get there
Imagine being on a tour where you’ll get to explore both land and water without having to leave your seat. On this epic day tour from Rotorua to Tarawera, you’ll conquer volcanoes and lakes aboard a WW2 amphibious vehicle. These ‘ducks’ have the ability to navigate all kinds of terrain so you don’t have to go through the hassle of changing modes of transportations each time you visit a new place. Your journey starts at the city center of Rotorua. There, you’ll pass by an immaculate reserve and catch a glimpse of the city’s geothermal wonders before arriving at Lake Tikitapu. The dazzling blue hues and overall calm atmosphere of this quaint lake will surely bring warmth and peace for those seeking solace. Then comes the final half of the tour: a trip to the breathtaking Lake Tarawera. This magical body of water is the largest of the series of lakes in the area and beautifully engulfs the Mount Tarawera volcano. You’ll be given the time to explore the area and admire its beauty before capping the day off and heading back to Rotorua.
Rotorua Info Centre
Time: 10:30am/3:30pm (Summer: Oct-Apr) and 2:15pm (Winter: May-Sep)
Address: Rotorua Info Centre 1171 Fenton St Rotorua
How to get there: Take bus No. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 to Rotorua CBD – Arawa Street or take bus No. 15, 15a to Rotorua. It’s is a 2-minute walk to get there
