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Rotorua & Taupo Explore New Zealand, Australia & Fiji!
Experience the history and unique landscape that is Mount Tarawera. Let our local knowledgeable guides enthrall you on this fully guided walking experience.
Experience the 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!
Available Bookings from 6 Aug to 19 Aug 2025
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- Per Person$109.00
- Per Person$99.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Person$99.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Per Person$99.00
- Per Person$99.00
- Per Person$109.00
- Per Person$99.00
- Per Person$99.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Person$99.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Person$109.00
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Best experience in Rotorua
farqady from
NZ
A must see!
Esmee Heuvink from
NZ
A must see!
Esmee Heuvink from
NZ
Mount Terawara hike
Kirsty Turner from
Australia
Stunning Mt Tarawera
Judy Mahupuku from
NZ
Awesome adventure with friends and Kaitiaki Jack
zaydeel from
NZ
Awesome adventure with friends and Kaitiaki Jack
zaydeel from
NZ
Awesome adventure with friends and Kaitiaki Jack
zaydeel from
NZ
Mt Tarawera Guided Hike
padventure from
Canada
Mt Tarawera Guided Hike
padventure from
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Mt Tarawera Guided Hike
padventure from
Canada
Mt Tarawera hike
sarahd43 from
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So beautiful!
julianac from
NZ
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Christina Watling from
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World Class Experience
Sharon Wardlaw from
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World Class Experience
Sharon Wardlaw from
NZ
Just WOW
Theres Lieser from
Germany
Just WOW
Theres Lieser from
Germany
Only on the scene you can feel
Chun Zhan from
NZ
Amazing hike
Bastien Aubret from
NZ
Awesome
Carolyn Bellamy from
NZ
Great adventure from start to finish
reneeh12 from
NZ
Great adventure from start to finish
reneeh12 from
NZ
Awesome experience
claudiak4 from
Germany
What a great experience!
Sjon van der Salm from
Netherlands
What a great experience!
Sjon van der Salm from
Netherlands
What a great experience!
Sjon van der Salm from
Netherlands
Sehr cooler Ausflug!
Louis Starck from
Germany
Sehr cooler Ausflug!
Louis Starck from
Germany
Amazing views
nickyv from
NZ
Good weather topped off excellent adventure.
Pam from
NZ
Awesome
Christopher Moxey from
Australia
Scoria galore
Teri from
NZ
Scoria galore
Teri from
NZ
Scoria galore
Teri from
NZ
Tarawera experience
Marcus Brons from
NZ
Tarawera experience
Marcus Brons from
NZ
great view
sandhu from
NZ
Mt Tarawera
Tony Goldsmith from
NZ
Breath taking
Amy O'Donnell from
NZ
Fantastic experience every Kiwi should do!
Sarah from
NZ
Fantastic experience every Kiwi should do!
Sarah from
NZ
Great time up Tarawera
Evelien Wallace from
NZ
Great time up Tarawera
Evelien Wallace from
NZ
Great time up Tarawera
Evelien Wallace from
NZ
A must do!
Renate from
NZ
A must do!
Renate from
NZ
A must do!
Renate from
NZ
Amazing experience
Ruth Keir from
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Amazing experience
Ruth Keir from
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Amazing experience
Ruth Keir from
NZ
Absolutely Awesome
michellem11 from
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Absolutely Awesome
michellem11 from
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Absolutely Awesome
michellem11 from
NZ
Worth doing - despite the weather
amirap from
NZ
Magic day
Christa Koller from
NZ
Magic day
Christa Koller from
NZ
Magic day
Christa Koller from
NZ
Awesome Day Out!
Kurt from
NZ
Awesome Day Out!
Kurt from
NZ
Awesome Day Out!
Kurt from
NZ
Mt tarawera experience
Laurie Haysom from
NZ
Mt tarawera experience
Laurie Haysom from
NZ
Great tour
lizaa from
NZ
Rotorua Highlight
Robert from
NZ
Rotorua Highlight
Robert from
NZ
Amazing day
Regan from
NZ
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Showing all 191 authenticated Bookme reviews
From 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
stephane from Switzerland wrote on 24 July 2025
Mt Tarawera
Nice walk despite poor weather. Good organisation and professional guide.
From Mt Tarawera Guided Volcanic Crater Hike Experience - 4.5hrs
Thank you so much for joining us on the Mt Tarawera experience and for taking the time to leave a review. We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the walk, even with the weather not quite playing ball that day! We appreciate your kind words about our organisation and your guide â our team takes pride in delivering a professional and authentic experience grounded in our local knowledge and manaakitanga (hospitality). NgÄ mihi nui, and we hope to welcome you back again sometime â maybe with a bit more sunshine next time! NgÄ manaakitanga, The Kaitiaki Adventures whÄnau
Chanel Sabourin-Dubois from Canada wrote on 24 July 2025
Amazing walk in the volcano!
We had an amazing time with Maui and Tai! They were so sweet and interesting, we learn a lot about the history of the land and we had so much fun hiking up and running down the volcano! Perfect weather as well 🤞
From Mt Tarawera Guided Volcanic Crater Hike Experience - 4.5hrs
Thanks so much for the awesome review! We're thrilled you had a great time with Maui and Tai â they're fantastic guides! Glad the weather played along too. Hope to see you back for another adventure soon! ðð Nga Mihi Nui - Kaitiaki Adventures Crew
Jeremy Moffat from New Zealand wrote on 24 June 2025
Awesome experience
One of the best experiences I’ve done 100% recommend. Tour guide was very good.
From Mt Tarawera Guided Volcanic Crater Hike Experience - 4.5hrs
Thank you so much for the amazing feedback! We're thrilled to hear it was one of the best experiences youâve had, and we really appreciate the 100% recommendation. Our guides love what they do, and itâs great to know that came through. A big thank you from all of us at Kaitiaki Adventures
Miranda from New Zealand wrote on 23 June 2025
Great trip
We were fortunate to do the trip on a clear , sunny day in winter which meant that the views were spectacular and the colourful rock layers on the mountain looked stunning against a blue sky. So glad we did this trip. I understand that proceeds from each ticket are used for planting and pest control on the mountain and they seem to be doing a great job in this respect.
From Mt Tarawera Guided Volcanic Crater Hike Experience - 4.5hrs
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a clear and sunny day for your tripâthereâs nothing quite like seeing the colourful rock formations set against a winter blue sky. Weâre also really grateful that you noticed our conservation efforts. Every ticket really does help support native planting and pest control on the mountain, so thank you for being a part of that. Nga Mihi Nui from all of us at Kaitiaki Adventures
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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.