Mt Tarawera Volcanic Guided Hike Experience

It was so amazing. The guides were all phenomenal, made sure we were comfortable on the drive out, multiple bathroom breaks, and even provided walking sticks. The hike was educational as well as just breathtaking. They took many breaks and accommodated to many fitness levels and ages. They made sure we were safe and taught us proper techniques for the scree run, and also helped take photos for us. My partner and I were a bit younger with a higher fitness level, and were lucky that the guide made sure we were in front, and led us out first so we could make our tour bus in time. Shout out to Ty (not sure how he spells his name) who was an amazing guide and driver. Impeccable music on the way in and out as well.

Awesome ,the guides were wonderful definitely recommend 10 out of 10 Would recommend to my family and friends will be doing again

We had an amazing day! So lucky with the weather, making the views spectacular! It was quite a tough climb, both up and down, so we would question the description of a moderate walk? However, we managed it without any problem, and were very pleased to have gone ahead with it. The guides, and driver, were excellent, informative, friendly, helpful and very cheery. Highly recommend this tour, but just be aware, it’s high, and steep in places, and the scree on the way down is deep, wear decent boots and either high socks or gaiters 😃

We did the combo half day crater hike and rafting —it was great!! Picked up promptly at our Aura Accommodation hotel (highly recommend) and after very bumpy ride on dirt road up mt started our hike. Hiked about 900 ft up with beautiful views of crater at top! Im 57 and huffed a little but doable. Our guide Hare Gave Maori history bits and then we descended down into crater! You MUST go down into crater to get to other side—two of our group had slick sneakers so backed out. My adult daughter did it in Asics and my husband rented hiking boots at hut since he only had sandals. Super fun! For combo, they drop you off in town have hour for lunch on own, then pick up for rafting. Connor and Jack kept us laughing and safe—crazy drop over falls and you WILL get wet!! Totally thrills!

A wonderful experience! After a fifty minute drive, the last section over fairly bumpy dirt track we arrived at the start of our trek. The initial views were stunning. We were lucky. We had a clear day. The views of this amazing landscape got better. Our guides were informative and helpful. The walk was challenging at times, but exhilarating. The scree scramble was particularly memorable! It wasn’t a long hike. Only a couple of hours, but well worth it. A thoroughly memorable day out!

Great hiking experience with new experience of scurrying down scoria slopes of Mt Tarawera. Made most enjoyable by guides Rangi and Piri.

It felt really special to be able to visit the crater of Mount Tarawera. It felt barren and isolated, with breathtaking views. The guides were friendly and enthusiastic. The walk itself had challenging parts which added a bit of adrenaline to the mix.

All perfect! Good experience with a great guides, always with good mood. We saw beautiful views and landscapes, I will do it again if I could

Amazing experience from pick up to drop off. The team leading us were fun, knowledgeable and made the whole trip a pleasure. The scenery and the challenge of climbing up and then running down into the crater was second to none. Highly recommend

Great experience, views and tour guide! It was a very good experience full of great views, interesting facts about the volcano and the surroundings and all with a good pace accommodating all in the group. I highly recommend this trip!