Walk + Eat + Explore

Duration

8 Hours (Approx.)
Tarawera 4.5 (Day time)
Te Puia 4 hrs (Night Time)

About

Mt Tarawera: This fully guided hiking experience encompasses the unique landscape and history of the area. Each journey includes an of-road 4×4 experience through native New Zealand bush, transporting you to the craters edge. With spectacular scenic vistas and 360° panoramic views, this includes an optional run into the heart of the volcanic crater

Te Puia: An evening of culture, kai and connection!
Te Po Combo begins at 4pm with our fully guided experiences to enrich your visit to our historical geothermal valley.
Each guide adds a personal touch to inspire and help visitors truly connect with the Te Puia experience.

Explore our amazing landscape of native bush, geysers, and mud pools, and feel the natural power of Pōhutu Geyser– the largest geyser in the Southern Hemisphere! Get up close and personal with one of our national treasures in our brand-new Kiwi Conservation Centre.
Visit the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute and Āhua Gallery.
After working up an appetite enjoy a mouth-watering buffet at our world famous Pātaka Kai Restaurant & Bar, followed by an exhilarating cultural performance and then if you want more, head back down into the geothermal wonderland featuring the world famous Pōhutu Geyser.

Itineraries:

June/July/August
9.45am: Pick up by Kaitiaki Adventures for Mt Tarawera Experience

Sep-May
8:00am Pick up by Kaitiaki Adventures for Mt Tarawera Experience

Year Round
4:00pm: Check in at Te Puia

The Starting Location Year Round is from Te Puia, Hemo Road, Whakarewarewa, ROTORUA 3015