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Nature Walks

Tarawera Falls walk is accessed by boat. This walk begins under the mountain at the outlet of the lake—the Tarawera River. The walk is of a moderate grade and takes approximately three hours round trip. A water taxi service can take you there and then onto Hot Water Beach before returning back to the dock. You should allow about five hours for this experience. Taxi rides to other places on the lake are also available.

The Lake Okataina Eastern Walkway. Access is by boat also. The walk begins at Humphreys Bay with a 30 minute walk across to pristine Lake Okataina. This walk would suit moderate to fit walkers and takes approximately three to four hours.

On the western shore where the Lake Tarawera community is situated there is a walkway extending from Te Toroa Drive through to Waitangi Bay. This can be accessed in many places along Spencer Road and is an easy walk that meanders along the lakeshore in front of the many houses that dot this area. There are plenty of places to access jetties and beaches for swimming.

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Helicopter Adventures

HELiPRO offers the most comprehensive and exclusive range of scenic helicopter excursions available in the area. Special pickup from your accommodation may be possible if landing is allowed. With trips over the Waimangu Valley, Mt Tarawera and White Island, it is difficult to choose what to leave out!

Kayaking at Lake Tarawera

Pack up a kayak and explore Lake Tarawera at your leisure, close to nature and in peace. Experience some spectacular scenery and wonderful birdlife leaving nothing but a ripple on the lake. For those who don’t have their own, Adventure Kayaking can provide bare kayak hire and guided kayaking adventures. Options include spending half a day taking in the scenery and the beautiful homes while exploring the western shoreline, overnighting at Hot Water Beach where the wallabies love to bounce on the kayaks at night, and/or paddling to the Outlet and walk to Tarawera Falls before retiring for the night at the Outlet camp. Adventure Kayaking are happy to guide you on your half, full or multi day tour and can provide you with good wholesome meals, prepared for you while you take in the splendour. If you are an experienced kayaker, their Freedom Hire option may suit you.

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Cruising on Lake Tarawera
Experience luxury cruising on Lake Tarawera with Clearwater Cruises and the thrill of catching trophy size rainbow trout. Feel the adrenalin while skimming across the sparkling clear water on one of our three seater jet skis. Immerse yourself in a natural thermal rock pool. Enjoy freshly prepared gourmet cuisine featuring the finest New Zealand products. Capture a memory never to be forgotten.

Lake Tarawera Water Taxi Service
Take a fast and comfortable water taxi ride to anywhere on the lake accessed within 15 minutes! Arrange a drop off and pick up at Tarawera Falls Walkway or Humphries Bay Walkway, relax at Hot Water Beach accessed by boat only, or take a scenic spin of the North Western shoreline of the Lagoon to view some of Lake Tarawera’s exclusive homes, the choice is yours. You can join other or book the taxi for your own private tour, subject to availability. The water taxi is custom built for optimum viewing comfort in all weather conditions seating comfortably 14 passengers with easy access via an opening at the bow making stopovers at secluded beaches a breeze. Trips depart Boat Shed Bay at Kariri Point (third road on right after The Buried Village) – look for the Water Taxi sign on the left. Kayaks available for hire. Phone Graeme or Sandy (07) 362 8080.

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