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Activity Rotorua, New Zealand

Tongariro Discovery Walk

5.0 (6 reviews) 7 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Tongariro Discovery Walk

About this activity

We will host you and share this amazing park with you. Your expert guide will point out the unique geology, flora and fauna and cultural history that makes

Tongariro special.

The full day option involves;

  • Pick up/meet in Rotorua 8.00am / Taupo 9.00am

(One-hour travel time from Taupo or 1 hour 45 minutes from Rotorua)

  • Start the day with the Taranaki Falls walk (2 hours), take in stunning views of Mount Ruapehu and Mount Ngauruhoe, continue on to the Tama Lakes if fitness allows (4 hours) or add Lake Rotopounamu if group is less fit). Lunch will be on route as day allows
  • Return to Taupo / Rotorua
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At a glance

Duration
7 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–6
Guide
English
Operated by
Foris Eco Tours

Ages: Children (6–15 years) · Adults (16–90 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Picnic lunch (sandwich, fruit, water, tea/coffee, sweet thing) with dietary requirements catered for.

Itinerary

One of NZ’s best one day walks! We spend the day exploring NZ’s dual listed World heritage park. This is an easy walk for educated clients. We craft a day walk to suit the clients, including the best scenery, stunning waterfalls and spectacular geology. We go to places off the beaten track, avoid the Tongariro Crossing and enjoy New Zealand’s first National Park.

  1. Stop 1

  2. Mt Ruapehu

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
  • Solitaire Lodge
  • Millennium Hotel Rotorua

We pick up at any hotel in rotorua at 8.00am and taupo hotels at 9.00am.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Options

  • Rotorua pick up

    Duration: 8 hours

    rotorua pick up

    Pickup included

  • taupo pick up

    Duration: 7 hours

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

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