Activities & Tours: North Island

Twilight Kayak Glow worm Tour

This is a once in a life-time experience and different from any other Glowworm Tour you'll go on! Our adventure begins late afternoon / early evening at Riverside Adventures' base in South Waikato. Paddle along the southern edge of Lake Karapiro, over the old submerged Horahora Dam that produced electricity for the early Waihi goldfields. Learn the history of the Horahora village and enjoy the twilight & silence of being on the water as the day draws to an end. As night arrives over the lake , paddle slowly up the Pokaiwhenua Stream and through the canyon carved out by water over many hundreds of years. Native ferns & trees drape over you, bird life is all around. When darkness falls we float silently back downstream, being guided by the glow worms on either side sparkling like Christmas lights.

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based on 425 reviews

See Details → Duration :3 hours 30 minutes
From $87.2

4x4 Self Drive Yamaha Experience

Your 4x4 self drive buggy experience will take you along 100 year old forestry tracks and up to the very highest lookout in the whole of Rotorua. We have 2 seater & 4 seater buggies available depending on your group. You will be give a safety briefing prior to your tour departing and head into our training area for some laps to get used to driving this amazing buggy. Your tour is led by one of our qualified guides and half way through you have the option to swap driving seats so you share the driving. Safety helmets are provided and each driver must hold a valid drivers license from their country of origin. Amazing views with stops at designated lookouts along the way so don't forget to bring your phone to capture the moment.

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based on 87 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours
From $94.1

Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour

Glow-worms are the highlight of any night-time stroll in New Zealand, and when found in abundance they can be as breathtaking as our clearest night sky. Join our experienced guides on a trip into the native bush to witness this phenomenon for yourself. Learn about the life-cycle of this fascinating insect, experience New Zealand’s wildlife by night and top off this stellar evening by relaxing under the stars. An unique experience for all your senses. Highlights • Glow-worm, waterfalls, wildlife and star gazing. • New Zealand Native Forest - all by the cover of darkness. • Small group, relaxed atmosphere.

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based on 457 reviews

See Details → Duration :3 hours
From $65.87

Mt Tarawera Helicopter Tour with Volcano Landing

Follow the eruption trail of Mt. Tarawera on a helicopter tour that includes a landing on the volcano. Best viewed from the air, the rugged landscape of this geothermal wonder is set amid a series of crater lakes. You'll take off from Rotorua and soar above the Northern Lakes district, listening to commentary about the region’s history and geology from the pilot-guide. Then take a 20-minute walking tour for up-close photo ops of the volcanic scenery.

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based on 31 reviews

See Details → Duration :40 minutes
From $395.23

Triple Pass Combo

• Triple pass combo deal • Triple pass includes 1 hour 4x4 self drive buggy tour, 1 hour horse trek and 25 shots clay shooting • All safety gear and full instruction is given prior to each activity • Check in time 15 minutes prior to booking time • Travel on 100 year old forestry trails through New Zealand native bush • Amazing views and photo opportunities during each activity • No experience is necessary

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based on 17 reviews

See Details → Duration :4 hours
From $175.03

Volcanic Valley Self Guided Walking and Hiking at Waimangu

Explore New Zealand’s geothermal landscapes at your own pace on this independent Waimangu hiking tour. Follow rugged hiking trails through the Waimangu region, and take in top natural attractions like Frying Pan Lake, Inferno Crater Lake, and Lake Rotomahana. Trek past the unique craters and steaming geysers, and capture the spectacular scenery on camera. At the end of your hike, return to your starting point via the shuttle bus.

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based on 192 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 to 4 hours
From $28.86

Mt. Tarawera Volcano Scenic Floatplane Tour from Rotorua

Fly high over breathtaking volcanic landscapes on an unforgettable 30-minute seaplane flight from Rotorua. See New Zealand's world-famous volcanic scenery as you fly over spectacular Mt. Tarawera, the Blue and Green Lakes, and the gurgling geysers of Whakarewareewa Thermal Reserve. Flying at a time to suit you, this scenic air tour will fit into even the busiest of itineraries.

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based on 31 reviews

See Details → Duration :30 minutes
From $230.86

Off-Road 4WD Buggy Adventure from Rotorua

Enjoy a spectacular tour with our experienced guides and learn about the history of our Spirit Mountain, Mount Ngongotaha. Our guides are passionate about the environment, Rotorua and Maori history, culture & legends associated with the mountain. Your tour takes you over 100 year old forestry trails through the spectacular New Zealand native bush. The tour takes approximately 1 hour with the highlight being able to reach the highest lookout in Rotorua with spectacular views over Lake Rotorua.

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based on 55 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours
From $62.11

Explore The Lakes Tour

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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based on 58 reviews

See Details → Duration :4 hours
From $74.65

White Island & Mount Tarawera Floatplane Adventure

Fly over New Zealand’s only permanently active offshore volcano, White Island and enjoy amazing aerial views of the island's crater lake and ever-changing volcanic activity. Continue across the Pacific Ocean and further inland to the site of the largest eruption in our living memory, Mount Tarawera.

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based on 5 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours 25 minutes
From $646.17

Thermal Path Tour

Enjoy a 4 hour, small group tour (8people max). Departs every day from 1:15 pm return 5:15pm. Discover some of Rotorua's "off the beaten track" mud pools and best thermal areas. Dip your toes or fully immerse yourself in our favourite hot springs. Rainbow Mountain, Crater Lakes - uniquely coloured vegetation and lakes. Waiotapu mud Pool - boiling mud with mini-eruptions guaranteed. Hot lakes a natural thermal experience like no other. Te Manaroa Spring - NZ's largest source of 100% boiling spring water. Finish the day soaking in Waikite Valley Thermal Pools Spring n Spa.

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based on 58 reviews

See Details → Duration :4 hours
From $74.65

15-Minute Crater Lakes Flight by Floatplane from Rotorua

Join us to view Rotorua beyond the crater rim. Enjoy spectacular views of our hidden lakes district, distant volcanoes and local geothermal activity in this captivating overview of this stunning area.

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based on 7 reviews

See Details → Duration :15 minutes
From $150.56

Mount Tarawera Volcanic Adventure by Helicopter

By Helicopter , combine the thrill of landing on Mount Tarawera (for an approximate 20 minute guided walk with your pilot) with a flight that includes spectacular aerial views of our stunning crater lakes, the renowned Tarawera Falls and the vibrant Waimangu and Wai-O-Tapu geothermal reserves. This tour highlights these amazing features unique to this region because of their location on our Faultline relative to the Pacific Rim of Fire.

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based on 8 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours
From $599.12

Helicopter White Island / Mount Tarawera 'Volcanic Extremes'

Experience “Volcanic Extremes” flying over the active crater of “Whakaari” White Island before landing on the now dormant but extremely spectacular summit of Mount Tarawera. Both of these volcanoes are of significance, Whakaari more recently for the devastating 2019 eruption and Mount Tarawera for the much larger 1886 eruption considered to be the largest in New Zealand’s living memory. Different in the extreme, Whakaari is an active marine volcano and changes its activity on a daily basis while far inland Mount Tarawera stands impressively above its central North Island landscape. The mountains now dormant but no less impressive craters and domes are evidence of the massive eruption that shaped this area. Views from the Mountains summit are breathtaking, not only for the volcanoes deep craters but also for commanding vistas of the surrounding region.

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based on 2 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours 45 minutes
From $1184.44

Mt Tarawera Fly-Drive Volcanic Experience

Mt Tarawera – Fly / Drive Combo This unique experience allows visitors to travel to Mt Tarawera with Volcanic Air, taking in the scenic wonders of the area from the air, before landing on Mt Tarawera for your guided crater walk experience. This flight includes the stunning scenery of Lakes Okareka, Tarawera and Rotomahana, as well as being able to see on clear days to White Island and Mt Ruapehu landing you on Mt Tarawera, Infamous for its eruption on June 10th, 1886, Mt Tarawera created the world’s youngest geothermal valley of Waimangu, at the same destroying the legendary Pink and White Terraces. You will be fully guided on a walking experience which encompasses the unique landscape and history of the area. With unmatched scenic vistas and 360 panoramic views this experience is ideal for all ages and includes an optional run in to the heart of the volcanic crater. This activity includes transportation to and from accommodation.

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based on 4 reviews

See Details → Duration :3 hours 30 minutes
From $420.32

Activities & Tours: North Island

Twilight Kayak Glow worm Tour

4x4 Self Drive Yamaha Experience

Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour

Mt Tarawera Helicopter Tour with Volcano Landing

Triple Pass Combo

Volcanic Valley Self Guided Walking and Hiking at Waimangu

Mt. Tarawera Volcano Scenic Floatplane Tour from Rotorua

Off-Road 4WD Buggy Adventure from Rotorua

Explore The Lakes Tour

White Island & Mount Tarawera Floatplane Adventure

Thermal Path Tour

15-Minute Crater Lakes Flight by Floatplane from Rotorua

Mount Tarawera Volcanic Adventure by Helicopter

Helicopter White Island / Mount Tarawera 'Volcanic Extremes'

Mt Tarawera Fly-Drive Volcanic Experience

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