Explore the stunning lakes district south of Rotorua on this small-group eco tour. Visit Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake) and view Lake Rotokakahi (Green Lake). These amazingly clear and colorful lakes are a favorite stop for visitors. Learn about their history and enjoy the scenery.
Highlights
- Enjoy a scenic afternoon tour filled with history and culture
- Learn about the former Maori village, destroyed during the Tarawera volcanic eruption
- See the blue and green lakes, Lake Tikitapu and Lake Rotokakahi
- Traveling in a small group, maximum 12 passengers allowing a unique and intimate experience
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Tour continues with a drive to picturesque Lake Tarawera. Look out over lake and learn the history and legends of the great eruption of Mount Tarawera. Short walk to ancient Maori rock paintings. Finish the day with a guided tour through The Buried Village, the site of a former Maori village, destroyed during the Tarawera eruption. New museum housing English and Maori antiquities. Scenic walk through excavations, native bush, trout filled river and waterfalls.
More than one hundred years ago, the serenity enjoyed by a former Maori village would be shattered by an outpouring of the Earth's fury. A volcanic eruption lasting more than four terrifying hours hurled rocks, ash and boiling hot mud into the air. Five thousand square miles of countryside was buried. You'll visit The Buried Village plus Lake Tarawera with views of Mt Tarawera volcano and much more!
Schedule Details
Lakes
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- Departs from all central city Rotorua hotels
- 1:00 pm
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
Duration:4 hours (approx.)
Return details:- Returns to original departure point
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Additional Information
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Small group tour, maximum 12 people
- Local naturalist guide
- Entrance fees
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Gratuities (optional)
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Minimum age is 5 years
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