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Rotorua Hiking | Mt Tarawera Guided Volcanic Crater Hike Experience - 4.5hrs

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Experience the Rotorua history and unique landscape that is Mount Tarawera. Let our local knowledgeable guides enthrall you on this fully guided walking experience.

Experience the Rotorua history and unique landscape that is Mount Tarawera. Let our local knowledgeable guides enthrall you on this fully guided walking experience.

Highlights

  • 4WD Drive 8.2Km up to the Base Camp, Toilet Stop
  • Drive to Craters Edge & Commence Hike (Several Options available)
  • Approx. 90 minute Hike, Be enthralled by History and Cultural stories
  • 'Scree Run' into the heart of the Volcanic Crater
  • Optional pick up from Central Rotorua with running commentary from Guide of surrounding area
  • Return drive back to Rotorua after your adventure!

Experience the history and unique landscape that is Mount Tarawera. Mt Tarawera erupted on June 10th, 1886, the eruption destroyed the legendary Pink and White Terraces but also created the world’s youngest geothermal valley of Waimangu.

Let our local knowledgeable guides enthrall you on this fully guided walking experience. With 360 panoramic views and unmatched scenic vistas this trip encompasses the unique landscape and history of the area. It is ideal for all ages and includes an optional run in to the heart of the volcanic crater!

Per Person $209.00

What's included

  • Shuttle/Transport
  • Local Knowledgeable Guide

Duration

  • 4.5Hrs

Location

  • Meeting Location: Main Carpark Hemo Road. Located directly off the Hemo Road Roundabout (Next door to Te Puia)

Restrictions

  • Minimum age: 7

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • Courtesy transport Option: Available 7 days a week from all central Rotorua accommodations, and the Rotorua Information Centre.

    Self-Drive Option: Main Carpark Hemo Road. Located directly off the Hemo Road Roundabout (Next door to Te Puia).

    Please indicate if you require the courtesy transport option, or if you will self-drive to the meeting location when proceeding through checkout.

    Suitable for Moderate Level of Physical Fitness - if you are unsure, please contact us!

    This experience is weather dependent: We do hike in the rain however some views maybe compromised. We do not hike in high winds.

Available Bookings from 20 Jan to 2 Feb 2026

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  • Per Person$99.00 Less than 6 at this price!

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  • Per Person$99.00 Less than 6 at this price!

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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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joshw19 from Taiwan wrote on 22 November 2023

一段令人難忘的旅程

十分推薦此行程,可一覽壯闊的火山景象,隨著嚮導的步伐深入火山底部,過程雖然驚險,但嚮導經驗豐富可信賴,此外進出保護區的山路是另一個驚喜,是真實的踫跳過山車!!

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Peter Kon from Australia wrote on 31 March 2023

Fantastic Mt. Tarawera Experience

Fantastic guides Dan and AJ gave us a great insight into local culture and took great care of us all as we completed the trek. We shared amazing views and experiences as we went round the volcano rim and down into the crater. What a privilege to be part of such a great experience.

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From Rotorua Hiking | Mt Tarawera Guided Volcanic Crater Hike Experience - 4.5hrs

Kia Ora Peter. Thank you for your review! We are glad you had a great time with us and with Dan and AJ as your guides. Hope to see you back again. Nga Mihi

Sanjay Madhav from New Zealand wrote on 08 January 2026

Must do activity

Must do hike with an awesome team from bus driver at pick up to trail guides. Awesome views and going down the scree trail was so muck fun.

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Anonymous from United States wrote on 15 May 2024

Enjoy the hike but

Hiking Mt Tarawera was one of the highlight of the trip and we were really looking forward to that. However, the guide was late for more than one hour to pick us up. Their office did inform us in advance that he will be 15 mins late but turned out we waited for almost 1.5 hours. We have other arrangements after the trip and that got postponed due to that. I have never experienced such delay for a guided tour, purely unacceptable! Mt Tarawera was beautiful and we really enjoyed the scenery. The hike was quite difficult however. It is described as moderate on the website but it can be quite challenging for some people. You have to slide down the steep mountain after reaching the top and it was quite intimidating at first. Just wish we were better prepared.

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From Rotorua Hiking | Mt Tarawera Guided Volcanic Crater Hike Experience - 4.5hrs

Kia Ora Anonymous person! We are sorry the tour timings didn't work out for the day, This was due to an unexpected change is staffing. We are still glad you enjoyed the trip! We have also a frequently asked questions page on our website that helps to prepare for the tour. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your travels! Nga Mihi, Kaitiaki Adventures

Jo from New Zealand wrote on 31 December 2025

Excellent

I couldn’t fault this trip, even though the weather wasn’t the best! From the moment we were picked up to the moment we were dropped back the experience was excellent. Our guides were caring, always making sure everyone felt comfortable and safe during the walk and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend!

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