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• Great short adventure into a volcano

  Cynthia P,Mar 10, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  I’m on a very busy 21-day tour & I am so very happy that I had some free time to squeeze this wonderful 2.5-mi hike into my schedule. I am usually quite afraid of heights & this trail did not bother me. The scenery was awesome, the climb to the summit was exhilarating & then the glissading down into the belly of the beast was steep & fun. Then up The Punisher before an easier stroll back to the parking lot. There were 34 of us to start, a few people felt unprepared & turned back between the first & second benches. So best if you are in reasonable shape, wear high-top hiking boots, & double poles a plus for balance. Gaiters were provided, very nice since we were up to our ankles in crushed scree stones sometimes. We had 3 Māori guides, Ty, Buck & Ronnie, not sure if I got the names correct. They were great keeping us together, advising us well on what to do & not to do & they were entertainingly funny. Felt like we were in very good hands. Another cool thing about this excursion was the 4WD back & forth to the trailhead. Quite bumpy at times, with hairpin turns, & moving at an exciting pace.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Great hike, challenging...

  Natalia I,Mar 6, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Great hike, challenging enough to be fun and the scenery is beautiful. The guides were awesome. I definitely recommend it!

• yolo!

  Coastal19600433704,Mar 3, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  great walk, great views, great experience: highly recommended!

• Beautiful little hike!

  220sergeiv,Feb 24, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Despite being in quite a big group (~30 people) it was fun, very well guided hike, suitable for everyone who can walk up the slope (~100+ meters). Our guide was leading and had 2 assistants looking after rearguard, we've got a bit of a history and folklore. Beautiful rock formations and vista! Cherry on a cake was the scree ride! (Gaiters and wooden poles provided - bring your own hiking sticks, if you have).

• Amazing Volcanic Walk & Cultural Experience

  P6043KWbradk,Feb 23, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  An Amazing half day out with the team at Kaitiaki climbing Mt Tarawera. The guides provide a great cultural experience, teaching you about the history of the Mountains and the Māori people who lived in the area, pre the eruption. The walk itself is fantastic, breathtaking views, spectacular scenery and a whole lot of fun, especially getting down into the crater. All in all, great experience and well worth it, would definitely do it again.

• Absolutely breathtaking

  Venture22156305179,Feb 20, 2026

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  5.00

  It was an amazing experience! Our drivers and guides were awesome and so funny.

  

  

  

• Incredible experience, few tough spots, but well worth it.

  512vikashr,Feb 17, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  This was one of the highlights of my time in New Zealand. The setting is breathtaking, and the guides were incredible. The physical demands of the hike are reasonable, as the total distance covered is under a couple of miles. But the terrain is not for the faint of heart! There are a few spots where you are on exposed ridges, a few points with loose earth, a small section that required a third point of contact (small scramble, not major, but not nothing), and a scree walk down into the crater. The guides are with you the whole way, though, and they give you a lot of confidence. I sometimes struggle with heights, and there were moments on this one where I had to conquer that fear and keep moving. Those sections aren't long, though, and they are much more manageable than you imagine as you're taking in the terrain at the start. My original tour was cancelled due to winds, but the company made it easy to rebook for the next day. That meant the group was on the larger side, but it still felt like a reasonable number of people. And with four guides, I always felt like I was in good hands. The scree walk from the rim into the crater was really fun! Highly recommend this one for folks who like a little adventure, coupled with stunning views and terrain. It's the type of thing I would do again if I find myself back in the region!

• Don't miss this experience!

  katieha2014,Feb 13, 2026

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  5.00

  Fantastic hike. The team was knowledgeable, professional and acted with upmost concern for safety and environmental respect. I LOVED this hike. The volcano is spectacular. This is a must do!

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Hard work but brilliant!

  223as,Feb 11, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Excellent trip. Guides brilliant - very encouraging and supporrive.

• Great for all ages but you need to be fit.

  bobfayegillon,Feb 10, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Thank you for a great trip, our family of 10 aged from 8 to 78 years had a wonderful day and the guides were very helpful, realistic in their description, very safety conscious and told us about the history of the area and the stories from the past. The bumpy road added to the experience, such a privilege to be able to visit this area and to see the area being protected for future generations.

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