Views extend to Mt Ruapehu, Mt Ngaurahoe, White Island, and Whale Island. From the summit you will descend to the base of the crater with the thrilling scree run. At the end of the walk there is a cup of hot tea, coffee and Mt Tarawera sized cookies. A full commentary of the 1886 eruption is given and everyone receives a fact sheetand a unique personalised Mt Tarawera Certificate. A picnic lunch is also included at Waimangu.
Participants receive a refund for that portion of the tour.
If there are time restraints, the tour can be split over a 2 day period. You will then begin your adventure at the southern end of the Tarawera-Waimangu Rift. Your professional guide will present the awesome craters, springs, streams, terraces and colours of Waimangu for your amazement. We will walk 5km through New Zealand's largest, newest, prost protected volcanic scenic reserve. Beneath the imposing Tarawera chasm, cruise Lake Rotomahana, the largest crater.