Things to do in Lake Tarawera
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Tours & day trips
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Te Puia Geothermal, Kiwi and Māori Art
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
9.0 out of 10 with 16 reviews
9/10
16 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 228 reviews
9.8/10
228 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rafting Rotorua: Kaituna River White Water Experience
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 277 reviews
10/10
277 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 22 reviews
10/10
22 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 44 reviews
10/10
44 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket
9.2 out of 10 with 157 reviews
9.2/10
157 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua Highlights Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
8.6 out of 10 with 8 reviews
8.6/10
8 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Pavilion Hot Pool Bathing (12+ yrs)
8.8 out of 10 with 80 reviews
8.8/10
80 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: Redwoods Adventure 3-Hours
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
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Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs
Activity duration is 45 minutes
45m
9.4 out of 10 with 87 reviews
9.4/10
87 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mud Spa & Nature: Auckland to HELL's GATE, Rotorua & Blue Springs
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
6.0 out of 10 with 1 review
6/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
ROTORUA - Hell's Gate Geothermal Park & Mud Spa Day Trip
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
9.2 out of 10 with 16 reviews
9.2/10
16 Viator reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Rotorua Tour from Tauranga (Max 11)
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.4 out of 10 with 3 reviews
9.4/10
3 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Rotorua Geothermal Experience Private Tour
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Tour: Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Private Full-Day Rotorua Tour from Auckland
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Private Tour Rotorua Waiotapu Redwood Forest and Polynesian Spa
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua Private Tour from Tauranga (up to 18 people)
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Private Tour: Hobbiton Movie Set, Rotorua Mud Pool & Treewalk
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Adventure & outdoor
See all 16 activitiesRotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 44 reviews
10/10
44 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: Authentic Kiwi Farm Experience at the Agrodome
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 41 reviews
9.8/10
41 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 105 reviews
10/10
105 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: Velocity Valley - Two Ride Pass
9.4 out of 10 with 3 reviews
9.4/10
3 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: Nocturnal Glow-Worm Adventure Tour with a Guide
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 50 reviews
10/10
50 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: Velocity Valley - One Ride Pass
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: Mount Tarawera Volcanic Crater Half-Day Guided Walk
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 34 reviews
9.4/10
34 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kahukiwi Experiences Luxury 4WD 3hour Guided Maori Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Full Waimangu Experience - Walk & Cruise
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotoruas Ultimate Ziplines, 400m Tandem, Cliff Walk & Photos
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 34 reviews
10/10
34 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Water activities
See all 13 activitiesRafting Rotorua: Kaituna River White Water Experience
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 277 reviews
10/10
277 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
10.0 out of 10 with 10 reviews
10/10
10 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kaituna River and Tutea Falls Whitewater Rafting
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 85 reviews
10/10
85 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: Velocity Valley - One Ride Pass
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Katoa Jet Boat tour on Lake Rotorua
Activity duration is 30 minutes
30m
9.6 out of 10 with 38 reviews
9.6/10
38 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: Kaituna Rafting & Mt. Tarawera Guided Hike Combo
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lake Rotoiti & Hot Pools Guided Kayak
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Hot Pools Kayak & Evening Barbecue
Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes
6h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
10/10
6 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Waimangu Steaming Cliffs Kayak Tour
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Glow Worm Kayak Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 96 reviews
9.8/10
96 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Spa & wellness
See all 11 activities
Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
9.4 out of 10 with 102 reviews
9.4/10
102 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Pavilion Hot Pool Bathing (12+ yrs)
8.8 out of 10 with 80 reviews
8.8/10
80 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: Lakefront Hot Springs & Spa - Luxury Māori Wellness
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 10 reviews
10/10
10 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa Restorative Journey (2hrs)
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 7 reviews
10/10
7 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing
9.2 out of 10 with 80 reviews
9.2/10
80 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs
Activity duration is 45 minutes
45m
9.4 out of 10 with 87 reviews
9.4/10
87 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Massage and Wellness
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Taupo: Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave Entry Ticket
9.4 out of 10 with 18 reviews
9.4/10
18 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Family Hot Pools and Freshwater Pool
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
8.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
8/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crater Lakes Scenic Flight with Natural Hot Pool Bathing by Floatplane
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
What to do in Lake Tarawera
Popular places to visit
Buried Village
Entombed by the eruption of a brutal volcano, this historic village has been perfectly preserved for more than 100 years.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Tarawera worth visiting?
Whether you plan to experience the local charm and cultural hotspots or try regional foods and go on outdoor adventures, there are many things to do in Lake Tarawera.
How do I spend a day in Lake Tarawera?
Sulphur Point and Te Amorangi Museum are two awesome places to kick-start your holiday adventures. Remember to explore the shopping and dining options in Lake Tarawera while you're there too.
What is the top tourist attraction in Lake Tarawera?
Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre is one of the top tourist attractions in Lake Tarawera and deserves a spot on every sightseeing itinerary of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in Lake Tarawera?
If you only want to enjoy the leading attractions, three days is more than enough time for a holiday in Lake Tarawera. Book for a week or longer for the chance to really experience the local vibe, visit nearby hotspots and explore some hidden gems.
What are some activities to do in Lake Tarawera with kids?
Whether you're travelling with tiny adventurers or hard-to-please teens, an itinerary filled with cool activities sets the tone for a great escape. Take a look at our recommendations for what to do in Lake Tarawera with kids.
What to do in Lake Tarawera for adults?
Whether you're a food lover, culture enthusiast or outdoor explorer, there are lots of things to do in Lake Tarawera for adults.
Are there free things to do in Lake Tarawera?
From checking out parks to wandering around vibrant neighbourhoods, it's easy to discover free things to do in Lake Tarawera. If you're stuck for ideas, ask a local tour guide for some tips. Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre is a must for anyone planning to save on their sightseeing adventures.
