Explore The Lakes Tour

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71 reviews

5.0

awesome views — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

lots of photo oppotunities — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Explore The Lakes Tour – 9am to 1pm

By far the best lakes tour in Rotorua, small group, locations and value.

With 18 lakes in the Rotorua area our Explore The Lakes Tour provides a driver-guided exploration of some of the highlights of New Zealand’s Lake District: Hamurana springs, the largest fresh water spring in the North island. Okere falls and Tutea falls with Native forest walk. lake Rotoiti, the Blue and Green lakes and lake Tarawera. Explore our favourite scenic spots and natural springs on foot. Take photographs at your leisure and learn about Rotorua’s colourful culture and history from our knowledgeable and friendly guide.

Highlights
Small group, relaxed atmosphere.
Informative, outgoing driver-guide.
Breath-taking scenery.
No queues .
Half day tour.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–11
Guide: English
Operated by: Real Rotorua

Ages: Children (0–15 years) · Adults (16–64 years) · Seniors (65–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off in Rotorua Central only.

Not included

Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Lake Rotorua

Passing by

with 18 lakes in the district i will guide you to the best locations, without the crowds and part of a small group
Hamurana Springs Nature Reserve

one hour Admission included

Towering redwoods, crystal clear waters, crowd free
Lake Rotoiti

Passing by

beautiful views across the lake
Okere Falls

40 min

Enjoy a native forest walk through the Okere falls scenic reserve . Desend the stairs to Tutea falls the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the world
Redwoods Treewalk

Passing by

redwood plantation
Blue Lake Track

10 min

Blue lake
Lake Rotokakahi

10 min

two lakes side by side, one blue one green surrounded by thousands of fern trees
Lake Tarawera

15 min

enjoy a walk along the shores of lake Tarawera with Mt Tarawera rising up across the lake

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Outside the information center/ i-site. Silver Ford Transit mini van with Real Rotorua signage on it.

End point

Outside the information center/ i-site. Silver Ford Transit mini van with Real Rotorua signage on it.

Pickup points

Manhattan Motel
Kowhai and Colonial Motel
Accolade Lodge Motel
Lake Rotorua Hotel
PURE Motel & Guest House
Lake Lodge Motel
Golden Glow Motel
Ibis Rotorua Hotel
Devonwood Motel
Arista of Rotorua
Rotorua Coachman Spa Motel
Rose Court Motel

and 60 more pickup points

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time

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.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A maximum of 8 people per tour
Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Supportive footwear such as trainers or hiking boots is recommended
This tour includes walks of up to 2 kilometers, a good level of fitness and balance is required for all participants
Risk Disclosure: We operate a strict safety management system that is audited to New Zealand standards. It is important for you to be aware of the risk and hazards of this tour which are: uneven grounds, tree roots, rocks and slippery surfaces that could result in slips, trips and falls causing injury / strains / sprains / or broken bones