Two-Hour Mount Tarawera & Lakes Eco Tour on a WW2 Landing Craft
Journey through Rotorua Lakes District, soaring through stunning lakes like Lake Ōkāreka, Tikitapu (Blue Lake), and Lake Tarawera. The tour includes three splashdowns as you transition from land to lake, exploring natural landscapes and historical sites. You’ll get up close with Māori drawings and native bush at Lake Tarawera, learn about local history, ecology, and more, all while enjoying the company of entertaining conDUCKtors.
Inclusions
- Valid for one child (3–16), one adult (17+), two adults and one child or two adults and two children
- Ride in a genuine WW2 landing craft on land and water
- Visit Lake Ōkāreka, Tikitapu (Blue Lake), and Lake Tarawera
- Three splashdowns!
- Expert guides
- Immersive experience centered around the history-changing eruption of Mt Tarawera
- Available every day: 3.30pm
Pricing & availability
Things to know
- Cancellations within 24 hours of your departure time will be charged at 50% of the cost of your tour
- Cancellations less than 1 hour prior to the departure of your trip will incur the full price of the tour
Changes to Booking 24 hours’ notice is required to change a booking you have made
- Camera
- Weather appropriate clothing
Every day
Availability:
- Available every day: 3.30pm
- Departure point: Rotorua Duck Store, 1241 Fenton Street, Rotorua
- Please arrive at the departure point at least 20 minutes before your tour time. Late arrivals and no-shows voids offer
Important:
- Tour times are subject to change, please check the booking page for confirmed tour times
- This tour runs in all weather conditions, however the vehicle will not enter the lake if the waves are higher than 40cm
- Please allow 2.5 hours for the Tarawera & Lakes Tour. There may be delays or detours due to road works
Terms & Conditions:
- This tour runs in all weather conditions, however the vehicle will not enter the lake if the waves are higher than 40cm
- Itinerary is subject to change without notice depending on weather and road conditions
- Vehicle is subject to change depending on availability
- Rotorua Duck Tours reserves the right to cancel or amend any tour for any reason and assumes no responsibility for any personal injury, loss, or damage to personal equipment, delays, or irregularities that may occur in the operation of this business for whatever reason
Cancellations:
- Cancellations made more than 24 hours before departure date: no cancellation fees apply
- Cancellations within 24 hours of departure date: 50% cancellation fee applies
- Cancellations within 1 hour of departure: 100% cancellation fee applies
- Late arrivals and no-shows: 100% cancellation fee applies
- Rotorua Duck Tours will give a full refund in the event of a breakdown or unexpected halting of your trip
Changes to Bookings:
- 24 hours’ notice is required to change a booking you have made
Please Note:
- Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
- Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date
Important:
- The destination you are travelling to/venue you are attending may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your visit
- Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website
Rotorua Duck Tours
Rotorua Duck Tours is a pioneering company in New Zealand, offering one-of-a-kind tours using authentic WWII landing crafts. Founded by innovative thinkers, they bring a unique and exciting way to explore Rotorua’s special landscapes, making them the only provider of this experience in the country.