Adult: 16 years +Children: 6-15 yearsMinimum Age: 6 years

Rotorua Lakes & Springs Scenic Tour

North Island

Real Rotorua

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US$85

per adult

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Tutea Falls on the Kaituna River, seen from a forest trail surrounded by native bush.

Experiences

Nature & Wildlife

Hiking & Walking

Family-friendly Tours

Small Group Tours

Half-Day Tours

North Island

Start: Rotorua

Travel Time: 4 hours

Difficulty: 1

Minimum Age: 6

Experience a quieter side of Rotorua on a guided half-day journey through sparkling lakes, crystal-clear springs, native forest and rushing waterfalls. Visit Hamurana Springs, take in the contrasting Blue and Green Lakes, admire Lake Tarawera and feel the energy of the water at Okere Falls, while hearing stories of the region’s Māori heritage and volcanic past along the way.

Wooden jetty extending into the calm blue waters of Lake Tarawera with mountain backdrop.

From Crystal-Clear Springs to Volcanic Lakes & Waterfalls

Begin the morning among the tranquil surroundings of Hamurana Springs, where remarkably clear water and lush vegetation create a peaceful introduction to Rotorua’s natural landscapes. From here, travel through the lake district to viewpoints overlooking the Blue and Green Lakes, whose contrasting waters sit within a landscape shaped by volcanic activity. Your guide adds another dimension to the scenery with stories connecting the land, its history and its deep Māori cultural heritage.

Towering redwood trees lit by golden sunlight in Rotorua’s Whakarewarewa Forest.

The journey also takes in sweeping views across Lake Tarawera before continuing to Okere Falls, where the mood shifts from peaceful lakeshores to fast-moving water and forest-clad riverbanks. With opportunities for short walks, photography and time to appreciate the scenery, this four-hour morning experience offers an easy-going way to see some of Rotorua’s lesser-known natural highlights without committing an entire day.

Aerial view of a person walking through tall redwood trees in Rotorua's Whakarewarewa Forest.e

Aerial view of winding blue stream and dense forest near Rotorua’s Redwoods.

Black swan wading in the shallows of Lake Tarawera with mountains in the background.

Vivid blue spring flowing through forested area near Rotorua’s Redwoods.

Fast-flowing whitewater at Okere Falls surrounded by native forest in Rotorua.

A black swan gliding through the vibrant blue waters of Hamurana Springs.

Visitors standing on a wooden deck above the clear blue waters of Hamurana Springs.

Aerial view of giant native ferns and crystal-clear water at Hamurana Springs.

Drone view of Hamurana Stream with footbridge and surrounding forest in Rotorua.

Visitor hugging a giant redwood tree in Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua.

Person walking through towering redwoods in the Redwood Forest, Rotorua

Upward view of tall redwood trees with sunlight filtering through the forest canopy.

Sunlight glinting on a spring-fed stream near the base of tall redwoods in Rotorua.

Looking down at the shimmering Blue Spring and ferns from a raised deck in Rotorua.

View of Okere Falls through a cave tunnel with native ferns and river below.

Visitor standing at a lookout in the cave tunnel above Okere Falls in Rotorua.

Elevated view of Lake Tarawera and surrounding green valleys on a clear day.

Adult: 16 years +
Children: 6-15 years
Minimum Age: 6 years

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Within 24 hours before departure: No refund

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