We understand there are people out there who always want more. That’s why we created the Tarawera and Lakes Eco-Tour.

The Tarawera and Lakes Eco-Tour takes you on a deeper journey through the Rotorua Lakes District with the highlight being a visit to Lake Tarawera, not only a stunning setting, but home to Mt Tarawera which changed our entire history in 1886.

On our journey to Tarawera we firstly visit the stunning Lake Okareka for our first splashdown. A small lakeside community within a bird sanctuary. We discover Tikitapu (Blue Lake) with its incredible colours and natural surrounds. After that we pass our most sacred Lake in the area Rotokakahi, along with the Buried Village of Te Wairoa before engaging in the spectacular view of Mount Tarawera, without a doubt the most stunning view on the journey.

Riding on New Zealand’s ONLY genuine WW2 landing crafts through these spectacular lake settings, volcanic craters and natural landscapes is something that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.

Tarawera and Lakes Eco-Tour Highlights:
- Experience three splashdowns as you go from land to lake at Lake Tikitapu, Lake Okareka and Lake Tarawera
- Journey through stunning natural landscapes and historically significant sites
- View and experience Mt Tarawera as you immerse yourself in the story of this history changing eruption
- Get even closer to nature as you disembark the Duck at Lake Tarawera and have the opportunity to view Maori drawings and native bush up close
- See the sacred Rotokakahi (Green Lake) and hear the Maori legend of this lake
- Learn about the thriving tourism industry that existed in the 1800’s as well as ecology, geology, traditional Maori stories and more
- Laugh along with our famous conducktors
- An amazing tour for all ages!