Rotorua Duck Boat Tour: Explore City and Lakes on a WWII Amphibious Vehicle

Experience the thrill of exploring Rotorua’s city and lakes on a WWII amphibious vehicle. Discover stunning scenery, learn about Maori migration and geothermal history on this fully guided tour!

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Lake Rotorua - Drive around lakefront and learn about history. Great for photo opportunities.
  • Rotorua Duck Tours - Where all our tours depart from
  • Blue Baths - Drive past, view and learn about history
  • Government Gardens - We drive through the Government Gardens, learn about history.
  • Lake Okareka Walkway - Talk about walkway on tour
  • Blue Lake Track - Point our where the track starts and how good it is.
  • Mt. Tarawera - View and learn about 1886 Eruption
  • Redwoods Treewalk - Learn about Treewalk
  • Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest - Drive past, view and talk about history
  • Rotorua Museum - Stop view and learn about
  • Blue Baths - Drive by and learn about
  • Sulphur Point - Drive around, view and learn about
What's Included
  • Driver/guide
  • 90-minute tour on authentic World War II amphibious vehicle
  • Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a one-of-a-kind sightseeing journey through Rotorua, lasting between 90 to 105 minutes, aboard a World War II amphibious vehicle capable of traversing both land and water! Departing from a convenient city center location our tours showcase some of Rotorua’s most breathtaking landscapes. The region boasts 18 lakes nestled within verdant native New Zealand foliage. Each tour is accompanied by knowledgeable guides, discussing topics from Maori immigration, the area’s geothermal past, to the history of Rotorua and beyond.

Location
1241 Fenton Street
Fenton Street
Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes prior to your departure time. Late arrivals will need to reschedule to the next available departure.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Leonie_i
Aug 25, 2024
An interesting tour and good value for money - A very interesting tour and a different perspective of Rotorua city which we have visited many times. Our tour guide, Alex, was very friendly and knowledgeable
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Inspire50122547470
Aug 13, 2024
Great trip - The tour was great. Esther was knowledgeable, friendly and funny tour guide. Would recommend others to do this tour. Well worth it.
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Hughsi
Aug 6, 2024
A great experience and a must do! - We had a ball! The views were amazing! Our guide Ester made the trip very memorable! Loved the music entering the lake!😂 Mark and Shirree Australia
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Vickit649
Aug 2, 2024
Aqua Duck day out - The Aqua duck tour was fantastic. Matt was very entertaining. He was very knowledgeable of the area. The Government Gardens were also great.
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Roam07624377275
Jul 25, 2024
Thoroughly recommended/Give the girl a pay raise - A big ups to Esther our guide who was the most Humorous / Informative competent young lady. Great to a fellow comrade from the far north, spreading her skills and knowledge with the roopu. Our group was amazing 👏
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Hani_t
Jul 21, 2024
Memorable Experience - Fabulous trip, my first time on a few of the lakes we visited. Love the friendly atmosphere, the great views of the lakes and surroundings.
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Jacquicreighton
Jul 18, 2024
Great fun! - Our driver was knowledgeable & gave a very humorous commentary. Our grandson especially enjoyed seeing Bruce the goose! Scenery was beautiful despite a grey cloudy day.
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Jodiesd3151fh
Jul 18, 2024
Great experience, great price! - Alex was a brilliant guide! So knowledgeable and you could tell he really loved what he did! Suitable for the whole family, amazing views! Lovely afternoon out!
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Tsandh
Jul 17, 2024
Excellent - A great trip with Alex, our driver being both informative and entertaining. We booked it last minute and are glad we did.
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Heleni_l
Aug 15, 2024
Great experience! - The itinerary was great but the wonderful guide she was fantastic!!! Knowledgeable and polite, enthusiastic and professional! Thank you!!!
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