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Rotorua Duck Boat Guided City and Lakes Tour
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Rotorua Tours
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- 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Discover Rotorua on a 1.5-hour duck tour. This sightseeing adventure takes you aboard a World War II amphibious vehicle — able to travel on land and water. Start with a city tour past Government Gardens, the Blue Baths and more before splashing down into Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake) and Lake Okareka. Enjoy family fun along the way with a provided duck caller, and listen to live commentary about Rotorua’s history and local landmarks.
- Rotorua City and Lakes Duck Tour
- Enjoy a cruise along Lakes Tikitapu and Okareka
- View historic sights of Rotorua's rich history
- Ride in an authentic WWII amphibious "duck"
- Tour local landmarks such as Lake Rotorua, Mokoia Island, Geothermal Sulphur Point, Government Gardens, The Museum and Blue Baths
What's Included
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- 90-minute tour on authentic World War II amphibious vehicle
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
- 1241 Fenton Street1241 Fenton Street, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Start your duck tour in central Rotorua, where you’ll board an authentic WWII amphibious ‘duck’ that traverses land and water. This 90-minute adventure for all ages is the perfect introduction to Rotorua and offers entertainment for the whole family.
Watch Rotorua's history unfold as you ride past top landmarks and other highlights including Government Gardens public park near Lake Rotorua — punctuated by Mokoia Island; the thermal attraction of Geothermal Sulphur Point; the elegant Rotorua Museum (Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa); and the Blue Baths, established in 1931.
Hear live commentary and anecdotes about Rotorua’s past, and continue your tour with a splashdown into Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake) and Lake Okareka. You’ll visit a lakeside community where the duck's elevation affords magnificent views of Mt Tarawera before returning to central Rotorua.
Watch Rotorua's history unfold as you ride past top landmarks and other highlights including Government Gardens public park near Lake Rotorua — punctuated by Mokoia Island; the thermal attraction of Geothermal Sulphur Point; the elegant Rotorua Museum (Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa); and the Blue Baths, established in 1931.
Hear live commentary and anecdotes about Rotorua’s past, and continue your tour with a splashdown into Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake) and Lake Okareka. You’ll visit a lakeside community where the duck's elevation affords magnificent views of Mt Tarawera before returning to central Rotorua.
Lake Rotorua (Pass By)
Drive around lakefront and learn about history. Great for photo opportunities.
Rotorua Duck Tours
Where all our tours depart from
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Awesome experience
Paul_F, Jan 2023
An awesome experience…loved the whole thing, learned lots and the driver was highly educational and entertaining.
Terrible experience in Rotorua Duck Boat trip
ash_s, Jan 2023
Nothing memorable about this trip
We booked three tickets a few months in advance, but we were allowed only two of us to travel.
We were told that only two of us can travel, doesn't matter if we have tickets in advance.
Best advice is to avoid using Viator, they don't honour their tickets. BTW overall boat tour is boring as told by other passengers and tour guide was not friendly as well.
Response from Host, Jan 2023
Kia Ora Ash, I am sorry that this has been your experience with us. Unfortunately in our busy times we do end up fully booked, you had contacted us to move your tour and this had been done for you but you then turned up at your original booking time which had since been filled. We did manage to get you onto the tour as people had not turned up. We always do our best to try and fit people on for the tour that they booked for. We hope you enjoy the rest of your time in Rotorua! Nga Mihi
The tours to both lakes...
Helena_S, Jan 2023
The tours to both lakes and our awesome driver/tour guide.
The best experience for our family especially mum.
Not too exciting!!!
Marthese_P, Jan 2023
None to share really.
Not as exciting as I thought it would be - the advertising is a little over the top for it.
One thing to do in rotorua
Helen_T, Jan 2023
We loved the drivers humor that kept us entertained & learning more about the lakes in rotorua. We would definitely recommend this is a must do when in rotorua.
Our Fabulous , Fun Duck Tour
Kuini_S, Dec 2022
Our family enjoyed this very much, we had a wonderful, friendly and funny Tour Guide, Josh was amazing, we will definitely do yhis again. Thank you for a great and memorable time.
Best wishes for the New Years
Warm regards
Kuini
Auckland
Ducks in Rotorua
Alan_H, Dec 2022
Great way to spend a morning in Rotorua, seeing the sights and being entertained by Josh. Even the rain couldn’t dampen his humour!
Ma na na na do do do do do
Rochelle_M, Apr 2022
Your guide was great kept us entertained and very knowledgeable thanks for great experience. Beautiful sceneries and awesome truck/boat
Orsome
Pat_H, Apr 2021
All of it was great Good humorous commitary and very informative of the history around Rotorua and surrounding areas Also the info on the bird life in the lakes exelent
1 traveler found this review helpful
Awesome tour with Duck Tours Rotorua
Judith_N, Jan 2021
Loved the tour. Tour guide was very humerous and knowledgeable.
Suitable for all ages - a really awesome thing to do.
1 traveler found this review helpful
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