Volcano Travel · Tour
Walking the Rim of Mount Tarawera: the Crater That Erupted in 1886
Every other tour in Rotorua points at Mount Tarawera from across a lake. This one goes up it. The eruption of 1886 is what the mountain is known for, and the crater it opened is where the walk leads. The trail winds up to the rim, and from the edge the geothermal country below is laid out in one view. A 4WD vehicle handles the access and collects from hotels in central Rotorua, because the mountain is not reachable on an ordinary road. The guide carries the history, which on this mountain is not decoration: the ground underfoot is the evidence for it. Meet outside the Wheelhouse Coffee Shop, where parking is free. Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
What's included
- Private transportation
- 4.5 Hr Mt Tarawera Crater Experience
- Professional Kiwi Guide
- Free Hotel/Motel Pickup
Itinerary
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30 Hemo Rd, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua
Park in the free parking and meet outside the Wheelhouse Coffee Shop.
30 Hemo Rd, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua
Not included
- Lunch
Good to know
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Up to 15 travelers per booking.
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- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: en.
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