All 6 options, side by side
✓ 2026-10-16| Option | Price | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rotorua: Mt Tarawera Crater Hike & 1886 Volcanic HistoryOur pick | NZ$ 176 per person | 4h 30m | 4.91★ · 348 | free | — |
 Tarawera and Rotorua Lakes Eco Tour by Boat with GuideBest value | NZ$ 115 per person | 2h | 4.83★ · 204 | free | — |
 Mt. Tarawera Volcano Scenic Floatplane Tour from RotoruaShortest | NZ$ 395 per person | 30m | 4.81★ · 48 | free | — |
 Mt Tarawera Helicopter Tour with Volcano Landing from Rotorua | NZ$ 675 per person | 40m | 4.91★ · 43 | free | — |
 Mount Tarawera helicopter tour: Land on the volcano | NZ$ 995 per person | 1h | 4.91★ · 11 | free | — |
 Tarawera River rafting: Grade 2–3 rapids near Rotorua | NZ$ 135 per person | 2h | 5.00★ only 2 reviews | free | — |
Mount Tarawera 6 options
Rotorua: Mt Tarawera Crater Hike & 1886 Volcanic HistoryGuided Mt Tarawera hike from Rotorua with crater views, geothermal valley, and hotel pickup. 4.5 hours, professional guide, all fitness levels welcome.★ 4.91 (348)4h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 176per person
Tarawera and Rotorua Lakes Eco Tour by Boat with GuideGuided boat and land tour of Rotorua's lakes aboard a WWII amphibious duck, cruising three lakes and visiting the Buried Village of Te Wairoa with views of Mount Tarawera.★ 4.83 (204)2h✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 115per person
Mt. Tarawera Volcano Scenic Floatplane Tour from Rotorua30-minute floatplane flight over Mt. Tarawera volcano, Blue and Green Lakes, and Whakarewareewa geothermal park from Rotorua lakefront.★ 4.81 (48)30m✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 395per person
Mt Tarawera Helicopter Tour with Volcano Landing from RotoruaHelicopter tour from Rotorua with landing on Mt Tarawera volcano, pilot commentary on geology and history, 20-minute walk on the crater rim for photos of geothermal lakes.★ 4.91 (43)40m✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 675per person
Mount Tarawera helicopter tour: Land on the volcanoFly over Rotorua's geothermal parks and land on Mount Tarawera for a guided walk with your pilot, then circle Tarawera Falls and the crater lakes from the air.★ 4.91 (11)1h✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 995per person
Tarawera River rafting: Grade 2–3 rapids near RotoruaWhitewater rafting on the Tarawera River near Rotorua with Grade 2–3 rapids, wetsuits and helmets included.★ 5.00 (2)2h✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 135per person
Mount Tarawera at a glance
- Our pick: Rotorua: Mt Tarawera Crater Hike & 1886 Volcanic History, NZ$ 176 (4h 30m, 4.91★ · 348).
- Best value: Tarawera and Rotorua Lakes Eco Tour by Boat with Guide, NZ$ 115 (2h, 4.83★ · 204).
- Shortest: Mt. Tarawera Volcano Scenic Floatplane Tour from Rotorua, NZ$ 395 (30m, 4.81★ · 48).
Real price per person across the 6 options: NZ$ 115–NZ$ 995 (median NZ$ 176). With 100+ reviews: 2 of 6.
Of the 6 options: 6 with free cancellation, 2 with instant confirmation, 1 with hotel pickup, 5 kid-friendly and 2 last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 6 of the 6 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last up to 2 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Rotorua: Mt Tarawera Crater Hike & 1886 Volcanic History is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.91 out of 5 across 348 reviews.