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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.
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!
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
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- Per Person$153.00
- Per Person$99.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Per Person$153.00
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- Per Person$109.00
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- Per Person$153.00
- Per Person$109.00
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From Rotorua Hiking | Mt Tarawera Guided Volcanic Crater Hike Experience - 4.5hrs
Glad to hear you had such a great experience! It sounds like a perfect mix of stunning scenery, a relaxed pace, and insightful guidance. The 4WD van ride must have added a real sense of adventureâand spotting wallabies is always a bonus! Nga Mihi / Thank you From the Team at Kaitiaki Adventures :)
Gavon Rowe from New Zealand wrote on 25 May 2025
Great experience.8
Top service getting driven up to the base of Mt Tarawera. Pere the guide gave some great insite to the area and interesting cultural history. The walk was well paced and no rush. We'll worth the adventure.
From Rotorua Hiking | Mt Tarawera Guided Volcanic Crater Hike Experience - 4.5hrs
Thanks so much! Stoked you enjoyed the Tarawera adventure and Pere’s awesome insights. Always special sharing the cultural history of this place. Ngā mihi from the Kaitiaki whānau — hope to see you again soon! 🌋🙌
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.
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
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.
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
Valerie Wootton from Canada wrote on 26 January 2026
Watch the Weather
We had very poor weather, wind, rain and clouds leading to 8 meters of visibility. Safety wise some clients were not appropriately dressed for the conditions especially when we were standing for commentary getting chilled. The guides did not set a good example as some had no jackets or wore shorts. Considering the weather perhaps it should have been canceled. The guides did not talk enough about the 1886 eruption and the effect on the people. This could have been done on the bus out of the elements. It would have been a great trip if we could have seen something.
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Sheryl Cullen from New Zealand wrote on 17 June 2025
Great Trip
Beautiful views. Tramped at the pace of the slowest person with plenty of stops to look around. Knowledgeable young guides. The trip in the 4wd van on the way up was an experience in itself. Saw wallabies.