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Mt Tarawera Volcanic Guided Hike Experience: Explore the famed area of the 1886 eruption
Experience the majesty of Mt. Tarawera, infamous for its volcanic eruption in 1886. This guided trek encompasses the stunning landscape and unique history of the area. You’ll follow a winding trail to the crater’s edge for a panoramic view of the geothermal area. Travel by 4WD vehicle from central Rotorua hotels.
Experience the majesty of Mt. Tarawera, infamous for its volcanic eruption in 1886. This guided trek encompasses the stunning landscape and unique history of the area. You’ll follow a winding trail to the crater’s edge for a panoramic view of the geothermal area. Travel by 4WD vehicle from central Rotorua hotels.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Mount Tarawera - Experience the unique landscape and history of Mt Tarawera. Infamous for its eruption on June 10th, 1886, Mt Tarawera created the world’s youngest geothermal valley of Waimangu, at the same time destroying the legendary Pink and White Terraces. This fully guided walking experience encompasses the unique landscape and history of…
- Mount Tarawera - Experience the unique landscape and history of Mt Tarawera. Infamous for its eruption on June 10th, 1886, Mt Tarawera created the world’s youngest geothermal valley of Waimangu, at the same time destroying the legendary Pink and White Terraces. This fully guided walking experience encompasses the unique landscape and history of the area. With unmatched scenic vistas and 360 panoramic views this experience is ideal for all ages and includes an optional scree run in to the heart of the volcanic crater.
What's Included
- 4.5-hour Mt Tarawera Volcanic Crater experience
- Guided by a professional local Kiwi guide
- Complimentary hotel/motel pickup service
- 4.5-hour Mt Tarawera Volcanic Crater experience
- Guided by a professional local Kiwi guide
- Complimentary hotel/motel pickup service
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Ssen2021
Aug 16, 2025
Mt. Tarawera, rerehua! - My friends and I had an amazing experience in exploring Mt. Tarawera. The vibrant colours of the mountain added to it’s unique beauty!
ngā mihi!
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Excursion31413170089
Aug 16, 2025
Satisfactory - Amazing experience! Definitely one for the books. I highly recommend this trip to those seeking a unique adventure and creative boost. Satisfied with overall experience - plus the great service from our tour guide Perez👌💯
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Wander22557614654
Aug 15, 2025
Hiking to experience majestic nature and mysterious levitation - When you look up at the volcano's crater, you're blown away by the majestic and beautiful scenery. I don't usually exercise a lot, but the hike takes about two hours and is easy to enjoy, with a slow break along the way. The experience of running down to a crater is like floating (similar to skiing in fresh snow) that you can't experience anywhere else!
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Martinabert
Jul 13, 2025
Amazing experience, really recommend! - The hike is not so difficult and the views definitely worth it! Even if at the beginning I thought the final part of the hike was crazy, in the end it was not and the guides gave us suggestions about how to handle it.
The guides are well informed, prepared and funny.
Thank you!
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H5565qhnicolej
Jun 22, 2025
Family trip - Amazing trip, great guides. Kids had a blast didn’t matter their age. So beautiful up there, so power did it. Life memories.
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534ameliaj
Jun 18, 2025
Must do in Rotorua!! - I expected to climb a volcano but did not expect to slide down into the crater and walk inside of it!!!! Initially scary but it was so fun! The views were really beautifullll too and I especially like the walk inside the crater! Highly recommend!
It gets hot mid hike so I would suggest to wear layers that easy to take off when it gets hot! :)
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Onair26116059682
Jun 15, 2025
Great experience! - The weather wasn't the greatest but it was good to experience the maunga in other elements such as fog, rain, wind and the cold. Our two kaitiaki were good and able to give us kōrero i roto i Te Reo Māori, nō reira e mihi ana kia kōrua Taiwera rāua ko Perez.
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533malloryp
Jun 11, 2025
Amazing! - Great walk! Guides were very knowledgeable, experience felt nice and laid back. A couple of hours hiking with some incline, a small climbing portion, and an hour or so ride to the start. Good introduction to scree! Walk into the crater is perfect scree to learn on. They provide walking poles if needed, easy hike for an advanced beginner.
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Rowlandclaudia
Jun 9, 2025
Unique, mind blowing... beyond special !!! - Kā nui te mihi kia korua - Taiwera & Perez! I feel super privileged to have got to step foot around Te Maunga ō Tarawera with you two kaiarahi... on your beautiful Ngāti Rangitihi land... Your manāki shone bright... the whole experience really blew my mind... the landscape is so different to where I'm from down south. I thought I'd be scared going down the steep slopes but it was actually very empowering & I felt confident. Tino pai tō mahi. I will be telling all the manuhiri, hoa & whanau about this... an absolute MUST do in Aotearoa New Zealand. Chur!
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B4838slchristinef
Jun 5, 2025
A must do! Best tour ever! - Amazing adventure!! Totally out of our comfort zone. The guides did a great job keeping us safe! Very much appreciated! Highly recommend this tour. It was spectacular and we had a lot of cloud. Pictures do not do it justice. Thank you to our wonderful, fun guides!! Cheers, Your favourite Canadians!
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