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3 Hour Cruise and Hot Pools - Rotoiti Water Shuttles

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Experience the magic of Lake Rotoiti as you take a cruise to discover its cultural gems and geothermal hot pools!

Experience the magic of Lake Rotoiti as you take a cruise to discover its cultural gems and geothermal hot pools!

Highlights

  • Stunning 3 Hour guided cruise on Lake Rotoiti
  • Visit a secluded hot water beach and stream
  • Discover cultural and geothermal gems only accessibly by boat
  • Enjoy a 1.5 hour soak at Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools
  • A unique Rotorua experience away from the crowds!

Just outside of Rotorua, you have the opportunity to step off the beaten path and join us for a cruise and hot pool soak on Lake Rotoiti.

Often bypassed due to accessibility, Lake Rotoiti has an abundance of geothermal and cultural gems tucked away in its bays which are only accessible by boat. Lucky for you, we have a few vessels at our disposal, and we can’t wait to show you some of our favourite spots.

Your trip will run for three hours, during which our skippers will delight you with some of our favourite places on the lake. Explore a geothermal bay only accessible by boat, and marvel at the abundant bird life that calls Lake Rotoiti home.

Also included is a stop at the Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools, where you will have an hour and a half to enjoy a tranquil soak overlooking the lake and to enjoy a beverage at the onsite cafe and bar.

This is the perfect trip if you are looking to experience the magic of Rotorua and it’s incredible natural hot pools away from the hustle and bustle of the main tourist attractions in town.

Adult $149.00
Child $59.00 (5 - 16 years old)
Infant $0.00 (4 years and under)

What's included

  • Guided cruise
  • 1.5 hour soak at Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools

Duration

  • Allow approximately 3 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • VR Rotorua Lake Resort - 366 State Highway 33
  • Mourea
  • Rotorua 3074
  • New Zealand

Notes

  • Please Note: Trip requires a minimum of 4 passengers to confirm departure.

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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phuongl1 from New Zealand wrote on 25 January 2022

Fantastic Experience

Staff very friendly. Tours is interesting. Must try it. Feel so relaxed. We will be back next time. Thank for the guys tour, he so lovely

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Siobhan from New Zealand wrote on 30 January 2022

Fab half day experience

We enjoyed the surprise cave trip on the way to the pools and learning the history of the area and birdlife from Shiloh. The pools were great. A very scenic spot with a range of hot pools to choose from. A must do experience in Rotorua!

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malamaf from New Zealand wrote on 19 February 2022

Great

It was a nice cruise. Enjoyed it very much. The skipper was awesome he let our kids take over the steering wheel and let them take.over the cruise for a little while 😊 hot pools and lake was relaxing and fun we almost did not want to leave that beautiful place.

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Sverre from New Zealand wrote on 28 January 2022

This is brilliant ! Good value !

Very nice trip. Not rushed, and the lady that did the trip was knowledgeable and friendly . Lake Rotoiti is beautiful. We had the hot pools all to ourselves ! Fantastic.

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nesmiek from New Zealand wrote on 27 December 2021

Late Rotoiti

Shiloh is definitely a great skipper. Engaging, warm, kind and fun. Great commentary, learnt about dab ducks, teal and grout birds lol. The spring water bay we stopped was amazing sorry forgot the name atm. Shiloh made our trip enjoyable. Wishing you all a great New Year. Nga mihi mahana kia koe e Shiloh.

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