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Whangamarino (Rotorua & Taupo) Explore New Zealand, Australia & Fiji!tune
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 inNZD ($)
- Per Person$99.00
- Per Person$109.00
- Per Person$99.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Person$99.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Person$153.00
- Per Person$153.00
- Per Person$109.00
- Per Person$99.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Person$99.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Person$99.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Person$109.00
- Per Person$153.00
- Per Person$109.00
- Per Person$109.00
- Per Person$109.00
- Per Person$109.00
- Per Person$153.00
- Per Person$153.00
- Per Person$109.00
- Per Person$109.00
- Per Person$109.00
- Per Person$109.00
- Per Person$109.00
- Per Person$153.00
Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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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
Christina Tombs fromNew Zealand wrote on 20 September 2025
Outstanding experience
From start to finish this was an amazing experience. The team leading, the scenery, the challenge and the fun…highly recommend
From Rotorua Hiking | Mt Tarawera Guided Volcanic Crater Hike Experience - 4.5hrs
Kia ora! Thank you so much for your awesome review. We're stoked to hear you had such an outstanding experience with our team on the beautiful Tarawera Maunga. The challenge, fun, and stunning scenery are what it's all about! We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you back for another adventure soon. - From all of us at Kaitiaki Adventures ð¿ >
Alejandro PiCano fromNew Zealand wrote on 20 September 2025
Fatastic experience!
All perfect, guides with good mood, wonderful views and very puntual
From Rotorua Hiking | Mt Tarawera Guided Volcanic Crater Hike Experience - 4.5hrs
Kia Ora Alejandro! Thank you so much for the awesome review we are so glad you had an amazing trip up the beautiful maunga and that our guides weâre nothing short of fantastic ! :) Come back anytime! Nga Mihi Nui from us at Kaitiaki Adventures
Anonymous fromUnited 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
Olivia Marcinkowski fromAustralia wrote on 14 August 2025
Hiking, Scenery and a bit of Adventure!!
What an amazing experience. So glad we booked this tour. Starting from amazing Tour Guides who were friendly, kind and I loved how they constantly stopped to debrief the group on what to expect and cared about everyone's safety. We went with our 3 children (9 yrs old 14 and 17) and all 3 kids have not stopped talking about the day so great for all ages!!! They especially loved running down the crater. The views at top were stunning. You can not visit Rotorua without experiencing Mt Tarawera :)
From Rotorua Hiking | Mt Tarawera Guided Volcanic Crater Hike Experience - 4.5hrs
Thank you so much for your amazing review! 🌋 We’re thrilled you and your family had such a memorable day on Mt Tarawera. Our guides will be so pleased to know you felt safe, supported, and well looked after — and we love hearing how much the kids enjoyed the crater run! The views really are something special, and we couldn’t agree more that Mt Tarawera is a must-do when visiting Rotorua. We’d love to welcome you all back for another adventure one day! — The Kaitiaki Adventures crew
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Peter Kon fromAustralia 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.