Lake Okareka Tours and Tickets

Explore the Rotorua lakes district and learn about its history on a 2-hour tour duck boat cruise from Rotorua. Travel on land and by water in the amphibious World War II vehicle, visiting four lakes including Lake Tarawera, located at the foot of Mt Tarawera. Hear about the devastating 1886 eruption of Mt Tarawera and other aspects of local history on this family-friendly tour.

Make the most of your time on land in Tauranga with a full-day tour to Rotorua, stopping at scenic points of interest en route. In Rotorua, see geothermal hot pools and the Pohutu Geyser at Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley, and enjoy a Māori cultural performance. Sample New Zealand kiwifruit and visit highlights including Lake Rotorua, Mt. Tarawera, and Government Gardens throughout the day.

Explore many of the central North Island’s top attractions on a full-day private shore excursion from Tauranga to Rotorua. Sample kiwifruit en route, then travel past dense forests, shimmering lakes, and rolling farmland. Be immersed in Māori culture with a concert and marvel at geothermal activity at Whakarewarewa, including an optional guided walk to the Pohutu geyser. If time allows, stop at Okere Falls and the Redwood Forest.