Mt. Tarawera Crater: Scenic Volcanic Trek
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311 Ratings

Experience the majesty of Mt. Tarawera, infamous for its volcanic eruption in 1886. This guided trek encompasses the stunning landscape and unique history of the area. You’ll follow a winding trail to the crater’s edge for a panoramic view of the geothermal area. Travel by 4WD vehicle from central Rotorua hotels.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mount Tarawera - Experience the unique landscape and history of Mt Tarawera. Infamous for its eruption on June 10th, 1886, Mt Tarawera created the world’s youngest geothermal valley of Waimangu, at the same time destroying the legendary Pink and White Terraces. This fully guided walking experience encompasses the unique landscape and history of…
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What's Included
  • 4.5-hour Mt Tarawera Volcanic Crater experience
  • Guided by a professional local Kiwi guide
  • Complimentary hotel/motel pickup service
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Gewoonbuiten
Apr 17, 2026
Cheerful Challenge - Fantastic hike around Mt Tarawera with amazing guides withmuch courage to take care of the environment around en the legends in Maori culture. It made me dance on the rocks
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Candice
Apr 11, 2026
Epic - Epic- the guides had a great sense of humour, knowledge and respect for the mountain- the cultural aspect was insightful
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Culture57557172278
Apr 6, 2026
Awesome Crater experience Rotorua - Our group of trampers (16) really enjoyed the guided tour, excellent knowledgeable tour guides and everybody had a memorable experience would highly recommend
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Traveler60887042826
Apr 4, 2026
Great Guided Hiking Adventure in a Volcano - Great Guides on this hiking adventure in a Volcano. The landscape is absolutely surreal, it feels more like Mars than New Zealand. It’s a massive, scarred reminder of the 1886 eruption, which was a colossal, landscape-changing explosion.
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Nomad10559867683
Mar 29, 2026
Unique experience, highly recommend - A very unique experience for hikers and non-hikers alike. For avid hikers, this route will be special as they bring you along into the crater. For non-hikers, no worries as the route is relatively easy, being fit just helps with the process but be prepared to walk up and down slopes, it is not a walk in the park. You also get to learn about Maori culture and history which is something I never thought I would get from a hiking tour. Expand both your fitness and knowledge with this experience. 10/10 would recommend!
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Michelleht4992bm
Mar 24, 2026
Amazing - must do Rotorua Experience - Amazing Experience, the team were so fun and knowledgeable. I can't recommend this enough, and the price is great for a half day activity. It's one of the best tours i've done in Rotorua hands down.
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Keithsecretspotnz
Mar 24, 2026
Epic Mt Tarawera adventure! - This must be one of Rotorua's most outstanding half day adventures, it has it all from action, adventure, great views, engaging guides and tasty food. The hike is manageable, and the views are absoultley outstanding! With the small group the guiding was personal and a nice blend of history, culture, natural environment and humour. Highly recommended. Thank you.
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In_sh524
Mar 18, 2026
Fantastic experience - It is an activity worthwhile without hesitation. In addition to the fact that the visit to the crater is a fantastic experience, and a lot of fun thanks to the guides, it allows you to connect with Maori culture. It's an amazing feeling. At some point the excursion seems difficult, but with the advice of the guides it can be carried out without problems.
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Laurahf6296sw
Mar 18, 2026
Definitely worth the trip. - Rangiora was fantastic. I didn't realize the walk would be so difficult but I made with help from our guides. They were informative and funny. I do have a fear of heights, along with several other folks in our group, but with the help of our guides we all made it safely back to the vehicle. Rangiora also was singing along the way. He has a great voice and it was nice to hear traditional songs along the way.
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Annemariege6352xl
Mar 17, 2026
Unforgettable experience - This was an unforgettable experience of a truly unique kind. Hiking up, around, and down the remains of Mt Tarawera along its striking scoria trails, surrounded by breathtaking scenery, was something special. We were fortunate to have an almost perfect afternoon—the clouds rolling in behind us only added to the drama and beauty of the landscape. From hotel pick-up to drop-off, every guide we encountered was exceptional. Their encouragement, support when the climb got challenging, and genuine care when we stumbled or needed a hand were all given with such kindness and warmth. Thank you for such outstanding hospitality. We were celebrating my brother’s 60th birthday, and you helped make the day even more memorable.
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