Mount Tarawera Crater Walk & 4WD Experience

Discover a unique landscape and learn the history behind Rotorua’s famous Mount Tarawera on a half day guided walk with Kaitiaki Adventures. Well known for its eruption in 1886, Mount Tarawera is regarded as sacred by the Maori people and its summit showcases panoramic views of the volcanic crater and Lake Tarawera. A Rotorua must do, this 4km Mount Tarawera crater walk is accessible only on this guided hiking experience with Kaitiaki Adventures.

Your Mount Tarawera Guided Walk begins with an offroad 4WD experience through beautiful New Zealand bush from Rotorua to the crater's edge. The hike then ascends to the Mount Tarawera summit, where you are rewarded with spectacular 360 degree views. As you walk, learn from your Kaitiaki Adventures guide how the 1886 eruption created Waimangu Volcanic Valley, the youngest geothermal valley in the world. This historic event also saw the destruction of New Zealand’s legendary Pink and White Terraces, which are now thought to be at the bottom of nearby Lake Rotomahana. Including beautiful scenery, knowledgeable guides and even an optional run into the centre of the volcanic crater, the Mount Tarawera crater walk with Kaitiaki Adventures is one of the best walking tracks in Rotorua.