Tarawera Trail Pick Up - Departs from Hot Water Beach
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Enjoy views of lake bays and surrounding forest
Pass historic sites and past settlements
Cross streams teeming with trout in season
Experience Mount Tarawera dormant volcanic presence
Explore The Scenic Tarawera Trail With Convenient Water Taxi And Shuttle Service Transfers
This adventure begins with a 25 minute ride on the Water Taxi followed by a 10 minute van shuttle to the Tarawera Trail car park. Departures are available at 9 30 a m, 12 30 p m, and 3 30 p m from Hot Water Beach, and bookings are essential for the service to operate. The trail itself spans approximately 15 kilometers and typically takes four to five hours for walkers of reasonable fitness, offering a perfect day trip for outdoor enthusiasts.
Participants will follow the trail from the car park to the end point, just 100 meters from Hot Water Beach, providing a mix of lakeside views, historic sites, and native bush. Along the way, walkers can pause at scenic lookouts, inlets, and picnic spots to rest or enjoy the surroundings. As you walk, you will experience the impressive presence of the now dormant Mount Tarawera and enjoy ever changing views of the lake and its beautiful bays throughout your journey.
The trail passes through past settlements, crosses spring fed streams teeming with trout in season, and winds under Rata and Pohutukawa trees shaded by giant Mamaku ferns. Visitors are encouraged to bring walking shoes, drinking water, lunch, a camera, sunscreen, and summer swimwear to take advantage of the lake. Travel on the water is in an all weather boat, ensuring that your journey remains comfortable and safe regardless of the conditions, allowing you to focus on the stunning scenery.
This service provides a convenient way to access one of New Zealand’s most beautiful walking trails without the hassle of arranging complex logistics. By combining water and land transport, we ensure that you can enjoy the full length of the trail at your own pace. Whether you are a local or a visitor, this experience offers a unique perspective on the natural beauty of the region, making it a must-do activity for anyone who loves hiking and nature.
Explore The Scenic Tarawera Trail With Convenient Water Taxi And Shuttle Service Transfers
This adventure begins with a 25 minute ride on the Water Taxi followed by a 10 minute van shuttle to the Tarawera Trail car park. Departures are available at 9 30 a m, 12 30 p m, and 3 30 p m from Hot Water Beach, and bookings are essential for the service to operate. The trail itself spans approximately 15 kilometers and typically takes four to five hours for walkers of reasonable fitness, offering a perfect day trip for outdoor enthusiasts.
Participants will follow the trail from the car park to the end point, just 100 meters from Hot Water Beach, providing a mix of lakeside views, historic sites, and native bush. Along the way, walkers can pause at scenic lookouts, inlets, and picnic spots to rest or enjoy the surroundings. As you walk, you will experience the impressive presence of the now dormant Mount Tarawera and enjoy ever changing views of the lake and its beautiful bays throughout your journey.
The trail passes through past settlements, crosses spring fed streams teeming with trout in season, and winds under Rata and Pohutukawa trees shaded by giant Mamaku ferns. Visitors are encouraged to bring walking shoes, drinking water, lunch, a camera, sunscreen, and summer swimwear to take advantage of the lake. Travel on the water is in an all weather boat, ensuring that your journey remains comfortable and safe regardless of the conditions, allowing you to focus on the stunning scenery.
This service provides a convenient way to access one of New Zealand’s most beautiful walking trails without the hassle of arranging complex logistics. By combining water and land transport, we ensure that you can enjoy the full length of the trail at your own pace. Whether you are a local or a visitor, this experience offers a unique perspective on the natural beauty of the region, making it a must-do activity for anyone who loves hiking and nature.
- Water taxi ride from Hot Water Beach
- Van shuttle to Tarawera Trail car park
- Trail and lookouts
- Gratuities
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Customer Reviews
They say allow 5-6 hours. I suggest more. I stopped at the first amenities stop, had a beautiful swim then carried on. On the return trip I stopped off at cold creek for another swim, blissful. Stunning walk!!
Beautiful trail some good inclines. Nice to have a dip at the other end before getting the water taxi back. Great service with a ride to the car park. Thanks totally tarawera
Lovely hike! Beautiful views of the lake from many points and some lovely bushland to traverse with a couple of solid hill climbs thrown in. Parts of the track were a bit eroded which made for more technical hiking. Definitely a solid 4+ hours at a good pace. The Totally Tarawera water taxi service was excellent.
