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Rotorua Duck Tours City & Tarawera & Lakes Tour

Rotorua Duck Tours - Travels on Land & Water

Dive into rotorua's geothermal wonders with rotorua duck tours.

Embark on a Quacktastic Adventure: Rotorua Duck Tours!

Looking for a unique and unforgettable way to explore Rotorua?

Look no further than Rotorua Duck Tours! Embark on a thrilling land and water tour aboard our iconic World War II amphibious vehicles, affectionately nicknamed “The Ducks.”

Rotorua Duck Tours offers the unique opportunity to explore:

• Sparkling Lakes: Rotorua boasts 18 magnificent lakes, and our tours take you on a scenic splashdown adventure across some of the most breathtaking.
• Geothermal Wonders: Witness the raw power of Rotorua’s geothermal activity firsthand, from steaming geysers to bubbling mud pools.
• City Highlights: Discover Rotorua’s must-see landmarks and cultural gems, all from the comfort (and quackiness) of our Ducks.

Why Choose Rotorua Duck Tours?

• Unforgettable Land & Water Experience: Transition seamlessly from land to water for a truly unique perspective of Rotorua’s beauty.
• Family-Friendly Fun: Our informative and engaging commentary keeps everyone entertained, from young adventurers to curious adults.
• Historical Significance: Ride in a piece of history aboard our restored amphibious landing craft, originally used in World War II.
• Multiple Tour Options: Choose from the classic Rotorua City & Lakes Tour or the extended Tarawera & Lakes Eco Tour for a deeper exploration.

Book your tour online and secure your spot on this quacktastic adventure.

Choose one of our popular lake duck tours for a great introduction to Rotorua, its history, and its people.  

Rotorua Duck City & Lakes Tour:-

This 90-minute tour takes place on both land and water, beginning right in the heart of the city centre.

Here you will learn about the diversity, the geothermal areas and the rich history and Maori culture that makes this place a unique destination.

The tour then venture out of town to visit the spectacular ‘lakes district’ where you will experience a SPLASHDOWN into Lake Tikitapu, Lake Okareka, with a stunning backdrop of Mount Tarawera.

Time Table:

• Summer 1st October through 19th April 11am, 1pm & 3.30pm
• Winter 20th April through 30th September 11am & 2.15pm

Rotorua Duck Tarawera & Lakes Tour:-

Price: $105 per adult   Children $60   Family $225  (2 adults + 2 Children ) Tour Duration: 120 Minutes Tours Depart:   3:30 pm

This tour lasts for 120 minutes and offers the opportunity to learn about the lakes district, the land, its people and the devastating eruption of Mount Tarawera in 1886.

This fully guided adventure takes place on both land and water, beginning in the heart of Rotorua before heading to the lakes and your first SPLASHDOWN into the calm waters of Lake Okareka.

Explore this stunning area backed by the breathtaking volcanic domes of Mount Tarawera.

Splashdown into the blue water of Lake Tarawera, visit a cave with traditional Maori carvings, splashdown again into Lake Tikitapu, and view the Green Lake ‘Lake Rotokakahe’ before returning to the sulphurous aroma of Rotorua’s city centre.

• Summer 1st October through 19th April 3.30pm
• Winter 20th April through 30th September 2.15pm 

Check out our COMBO DEALS and Experience more of Rotorua

Rotorua duck + soak combo.

A relaxing day of exploring land and lake from New Zealand’s only genuine WW2 landing crafts, learning the history of Rotorua and having a laugh with our fun and interactive commentary. Stunning views from land AND lake!

After your tour relax in the luxurious waters of the Polynesian Spa once rated one of the top 10 spas in the entire world! You can sit in the pools which vary in heat so you can find what you like all while overlooking the stunning Sulfur Bay. The waters are full of silica which is also said to slow the signs of aging!

ROTORUA DUCK  + ROLL FAMILY COMBO

Explore Rotorua and see the beautiful sights from land AND lake on New Zealand’s only genuine, authentic WW2 landing crafts. Watch in awe as you go from land to lake without leaving your seat all while being thoroughly entertained by your amusing conDUCKtor. You’ll even learn a thing or two along the way about the fascinating history of Rotorua and our geothermal wonderland.

Then, experience the thrill of rolling down Mt Ngongotaha in a giant inflatable ball! From the NZ pioneers that created this experience Zorb is a unique and hilarious experience that can only be found in Rotorua. It has become a true kiwi icon and cannot be missed!

Ride, laugh, quack, splash and roll into the ultimate Rotorua experience. Fun for the whole family!

Sit back and Ride, Quack, Laugh, Splash, and discover Rotorua

With rotorua duck tours, a once in a lifetime unique adventure.

Phone: 07 3456522                           Email: [email protected] Visit our Website:   rotoruaducktours.co.nz/

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Explore Rotorua's beautiful lakes on a Duck Tour.

Jump on board a tour with one of our 'conducktors'.

Ride, laugh, quack, splash.

Our tour guides are the attraction as well. Knowledgeable and funny.

Our tours cater to the whole family.

Discover Rotorua's 18 Lakes.

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Rotorua Duck Tours Enjoying the Lakes with Rotorua Duck Tours

Rotorua Duck Tours - City & Lakes Tour (90-105 Mins)

1241 Fenton St , Rotorua Central , New Zealand .

Discover Rotorua's incredible lakes district on New Zealand only WWII Landing Craft. Rotorua is surrounded by 18 stunning lakes all seeped in Maori and geothermal history. Learn about local legends a and view the lakes from both land and water.

Pricing and Conditions

We also have family rates for $195 for 2 adults & 2 children, which offers significant savings on the above rates.

Please dress to the outside conditions. It can be a cooler on the lakes.

Cancellation fees for Rotorua Duck Tours are as follows: Cancellation 1 hour before trip will incur full price cancellation fee. No shows pay full price unless a sufficient reason can be given. Rotorua Duck Tours will give a full refund in the event of a breakdown. Rotorua Ducks Tours has the right to cancel or amend tours due to unforeseen circumstances.

Rotorua Duck Tours has been providing amphibious sightseeing and history tours of Rotorua since 2003. The 18 lakes in the district are a treasured asset or taonga to the local Maori and are also the hidden gem of the North Island. On a guided tour with us you will experience riding in an authentic WWII amphibious craft, view spectacular scenery, splashdown into pristine lakes and learn about geothermal history, Maori migration, culture and so much more. Our tours are fun and informative for all ages and backgrounds. Highlights of this tour include The Duck, Rotorua's rich history, Sulphur Bay, The Government Gardens, Okareka Bird Sanctuary, & 3 of Rotorua's most incredible of lakes. Ride, laugh, quack, splash. Tours depart 3 times daily.

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Guided sightseeing tours of Rotorua and the lakes region in a WWII amphibious landing craft. Splashdown onto pristine lakes surrounded by beautiful native forests. Rotorua Duck Tours are the perfect introduction to Rotorua’s geothermal and Māori history.

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Rotorua City and Lakes Tour

Ride, quack, laugh and splash.

Heres your chance to travel on a duck! A truly unique way of seeing Rotorua in a WW11 amphibious vehicle travelling on land and water.

TRG-T435 | from Adults NZ $85.00 | Children NZ $50.00 | Family NZ $195.00

You will see

• Geothermal Sulphur Point
• Government Gardens
• Lake Okareka
• Lake Rotorua
• Mokoia Island
• Rotorua Museum
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Discover Rotorua on a unique 90 minute sightseeing adventure onboard our WWII amphibious vehicle able to travel on land and water! Join us on this fascinating journey of discovery that begins in town where Rotorua's rich history unfolds before you as we tour local landmarks and share stories and legends of the past. Highlights include Lake Rotorua, Mokoia Island, Geothermal Sulphur Point, Government Gardens, The Museum, Blue Baths and much more… The adventure continues as we venture out to the spectacular lake's area for "SPLASHDOWN" (entry) into Lakes Tikitapu (Blue Lake) and Okareka. Visit a small lakeside community where the Duck's elevation affords magnificent views of Mt Tarawera. With Rotorua Duck Tours you experience the once-in-a-lifetime thrill of riding in an authentic WWII amphibious "duck" as well as getting a great introduction to Rotorua and its attractions. It's fun for the whole family, it's educational, and it's an adventure that all ages can enjoy.

• Full commentary on Rotorua's history, landmarks and stories
• Transport to and from Rotorua to join the tour. Why not hire one of our cars or take our Rotorua Explorer Shuttle?
• Drive time from Port of Tauranga to Rotorua is 1 hour 10 minutes
• Please meet the tour 15 minutes prior to departure at the Rotorua I-Site, 1167 Fenton St, Rotorua

NOTE: Prices may vary depending on your Date of Travel. Our Booking procedures quote the applicable prices before you commit to a Booking.

    Where do the Duck Tours depart from?

Rotorua Duck Tours depart from the Rotorua I-Site at 1167 Fenton St, Rotorua

    What time should we meet you?

Please meet us 15 minutes prior to the departure time.

    What do I need to bring?

Please dress to the conditions. Because it is an open vehicle it could get breezy so bring a jacket. Don't forget your camera!

    How long should we allow for the tour?

Please allow 2 hours

    Can we bring food on the Duck?

Drinks are allowed and snack food for children.

    Is there any age restrictions?

The Duck is suitable for all ages from very young to very old. Infants even though they may be sitting on a parents lap are actually assigned a seat on the duck.

    How many people are on a tour?

The maximum capacity of the Duck is 28 seats.

    Can you take people in wheelchairs?

Duck Tours does not cater for wheel chair access. However we can assist people on who are wheel chair bound as long as you do not mind being assisted. Wheelchairs are left at the Rotorua I-Site in secure storage.

© 2024 Mount Classic Tours Ltd, PO Box 4678, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand Tel: +64 7 574 1779 Fax: +64 7 574 1775 Email: [email protected]

Rotorua Duck Tours

Rotorua Duck Tours has been in operation for 21 years and provides amphibious sightseeing tours of Rotorua and surrounding lakes in NZ’s only WWII Landing Crafts. We have two Ducks with a combined capacity of 56.

Rotorua’s spectacular lakes district is home to lush forests, geothermal hot spots and 18 sparkling crater lakes. These stunning lakes were formed over thousands of years by catastrophic volcanic events and are now considered taonga(treasures) to New Zealanders. Being able to view these spectacular lakes from both land and water provides you with a truly unique understanding of the beauty of our lakes district.

The tours depart from a central city location at regular intervals throughout the day and are fully guided by experienced and knowledgeable guides that will keep you engaged and entertained for the entire journey. With two different tours to choose from our tours are suitable for families through to seniors and groups. The tours operate all year round and we have roll down sides for rainy days. Bookings are essential.

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Rotorua City & Lakes Tour

Experience the thrill of riding in New Zealand’s only genuine operating WW2 landing crafts and seeing beautiful scenery en route, it promises to be a real highlight of your time in Rotorua.

• Experience two splashdowns as you go from land to lake including Lake Tikitapu and Ōkāreka.
• Travel through Rotorua’s award winning gardens including geothermal Sulphur point.
• View Rotorua’s most iconic buildings.
• Travel through a native NZ forest on the way to our lakes.
• View beautiful million dollar homes on Okareka.
• Travel through the Okareka bird Sanctuary.
• Learn about the Duck boats incredible WWII history.
• Our guides pride themselves on being able to engage everyone from young to old with and entertaining and informative commentary.
• A perfect tour for both young and old!

The Duck is a truly magnificent vehicle able to travel on land and water. Come and experience Rotorua and its lakes from a totally unique perspective.

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Loved by young and old for almost 2 decades

Adult – $85 Children (3-16 years) – $50 Infants (under 2) – Free

Family Special (2 adults 2 kids) – Now $195, Normally $250 – Save $75! Additional Child over Family – $40,  Seniors $76.50

Bookings are essential, and booking online is easy! Alternatively, don’t hesitate to call us on 07 345 6522 to secure your spot.

Daily– 11am,   1pm 

All tours depart from the Rotorua Duck Store at 1241 Fenton Street, opposite Amazing Thai. Tour times are subject to change, please check our booking page for confirmed tour times.

About the Tour

This tour is broken into two parts which includes a tour through the city, it’s amazing gardens, iconic buildings, and geothermal areas before heading out for Splashdown into two of Rotorua’s most stunning lakes.

The lakes part of the tour includes splashdown onto Tikitapu and Ōkāreka, magnificent views of Mt Tarawera and lush native forests. Our guides will take you on a journey that everyone who joins us will remember. They will show you the sights and tell you all about what you’re seeing but the most amazing thing is that they will do it while everyone has a laugh. You’ll understand when you experience it that it’s the perfect blend of history and humour! We are all about showing people a good time.

Our passion for our lakes and our area will put a smile on your face as you experience it with us on your journey. You’re travelling through volcanic craters in a genuine WW2 landing craft, seeing the awe on people’s faces as you splash down into the water. You literally can’t find this anywhere else in the world!

Our tours depart at regular intervals daily from a central city location. For full availability please click here.

Such an amazing experience!

We were on our honeymoon and I can tell ya now everyone on the duck made it such an amazing time.

TripAdvisor - Otaki, NZ, March 2020

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“Highly recommend this tour for families, Shaun was our guide, had so much fun, laughter music and learnt alot about Rotorua Lake District. If you are thinking of doing it - do it you will not regret it.”

A quacking great tour!

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“The entire experience of booking on iSite, boarding the tour, very friendly and child attentive tour operator Sean, my children ages 12 & 9 loved the entire 2 hours and so did my wife and me. Even the safety drill was conducted so well, the children and adults had a short stint at the wheel in the lakes, made them feel really special. The tour operators choice of music was excellent too. Not a moment was wasted on this lovely journey!”

Family, Fun & Stunning Views of the Lakes of Roturua

“My sister and I took my two kids on a 90 minute tour which included going onto the Blue and Green Lakes. It was so much fun. We had a driver and tour guide that were a lot of laughs. The kids found it so entertaining and there were plenty of facts and info for adults too. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for something different to do.”

Had an absolute blast

“We had an awesome time on our duck boat tour today - with a very entertaining tour guide (Shelly) who kept us laughing... the rain didn't stop us from enjoying ourselves either! Definitely recommend it! Thanks guys :)”

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“What a great day we had. Our tour guide Marcus was very knowledgeable on the history of Rotorua. Had a great sense of humour with plenty of laughs, from start to finish, especially with our complimentary duck whistle. If your ever in Rotorua this is definitely a must do tour.”

lots of laughs

“The Duck Tour is a very great opportunity to discover beautiful Rotorua and its surroundings. On a really funny tour we learned a lot and saw amazing landscape and lakes. Very unique because of this really cool vehicle, where else can you drive a duck on your own?! I would highly recommend the Duck to everybody who wants to have a special experience in Rotorua!”

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