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Tarawera-and-lakes-eco-tour

Rotorua Rotorua
Duration: 2 Hours
Scale: 1 - 15 people
From: Rotorua
To: Rotorua
Categories: Day Tours and Activities
Transportations: Car

Tarawera & Lakes Eco-Tour

The Rotorua District is home to 18 stunning lakes, amazing natural landscapes and lush native bush. The Tarawera and Lakes Eco-Tour will take you from the centre of town into a culturally, ecologically and historically significant area.

Home to ancient Maori tribes this tour route takes you through the Tikitapu scenic reserve visiting 4 lakes and splashing down onto 3. You’ll learn about ancient Maori history, the establishment of tourism in the area, geothermal forces that shaped our land, agriculture, flora and fauna and the list goes on. It is an cultural, ecological and historical eco-tour that is informative, fun and unique!

The eco-tour is a 2-hour extravaganza that has been described as ‘enlightening’.

Highlights 

Discover the history of our area with a fun & entertaining fully guided commentary, delving deep into Maori history, geothermal activity, volcanoes, legends and more.

 Splash down onto three different lakes; Lake Okareka, Lake Tikitapu and iconic Lake Tarawera.

 See breath taking views of the volcanic domes of Mt Tarawera and learn about history of this devastating eruption.

 Surround yourself with the stunning lake scenery that our district has to offer.

 

 

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Terms and Conditions

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Visit 4 lakes and splashdown onto 3. This tour has an in-depth commentary that covers Maori stories, ecology, geographical features and much more.

Tour Particulars:

Duration : 2 Hours

 Departure Location : 

Rotorua Duck Store  at 1241 Fenton Street,opposite Amazing Thai

 Departure Time : Summer 3:30 pm (October -April) and Winter 2:15 pm (May - September)

 Departure Dates : Year round, closed on Christmas Day.

Pace : Relax

 Level of fitness required : Moderate

What to bring:

  Summer  or Winter : Bring a camera!! You’ll see some amazing sights that we want you to keep forever. Make sure you also dress for the conditions. The Duck have heaters, blankets and roll down sides but it is always better to be prepared with warm clothes on the cooler days.

 

 

 

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NZD95.00

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+64 7 825 0424 info@southernjourneys.co.nz
Important information

Price includes

  • A family consists of 2 adults and 2 children
  • Children are aged between 3 and 16
  • Children 2 and under travel free of charge

Cancellation policy

  • Where the date of cancellation is a date 45 days or more before the start of the tour, the cancellation fee will be equivalent to the deposit paid
  • Where the date of cancellation is a date 30 to 45 days before the start of the tour the cancellation fee shall be 25% of the contract price
  • Where the date of cancellation is a date 7 to 30 days before the start of the tour the cancellation fee shall be 50% of the contract price
  • Where the date of cancellation is a date 7 days or less before the start of the tour the cancellation fee shall be 100% of the contract price

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