Rotorua Duck Boat Guided City and Lakes Tour
Overview
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Discover Rotorua on a unique 90-105 minute sightseeing adventure on-board a WWII amphibious vehicle able to travel on land and water! Our tours leave at regular intervals from a central city location and explore Rotorua's most stunning scenery. We have 18 lakes in the Rotorua region all set within lush native New Zealand bush. Our tours are fully guided as well with our tour guides covering everything from Maori migration, geothermal history, history of Rotorua and much more.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Lake Rotorua
Drive around lakefront and learn about history. Great for photo opportunities.
Rotorua Duck Tours
Where all our tours depart from
What‘s Included
Driver/guide
90-minute tour on authentic World War II amphibious vehicle
Live commentary on board
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Options
City and Lakes Tour
Reviews
591 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience
50JT,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic experience. It’s a fabulous way to see some of the most stunning lakes in Rotorua. Our tour guide and may I say, excellent driver, was Rileigh. She was an absolute superstar and really made it a superb activity. What a great opportunity to ride in such an iconic vehicle! I’d highly recommend a booking if you’re staying here.
Give it a crack! You won’t be disappointed!
Payena,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour operator Tim was a bloody legend!!! Highly recommend! Views of the lakes were absolutely beautiful and picturesque. Tim was extremely knowledgeable. His choice of music is questionable though lol!
the 3 waihine's
Maryann P,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed the duck tour our driver/commentator Ian was very knowledgeable about the rotorua district and he was also very funny he had us laughing in fits would recommend this trip. The ladies in the shop were very lovely and helpful as 2 of our whanau didnt make it.
the 3 Rotorua waihine's
maryann9973,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a lovely time our driver/commentator Tim was very knowledgeable about the Rotorua district he was also very funny heaps of laughs The ladies in the shop were also lovely and very helpful we highly recomend the duck tour
Great guide
David J,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Our guide, Riligh, was outstanding. Very funny and knowledgeable. Country very beautiful Sound system needs replacing.
Just riding in the water and then on the road again and seeing the craters!!
N6613UYevelynm,,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great experience that of riding on the road and water amazing trip. Just got slowed down by the traffic on day beyond anyone'd control but it was great !!!
A must to do!
LoloSoane,,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Definitely a great tour to do. Very friendly staff, amazing vehicule and an unforgettable experience for sure! Tim, our driver, was so funny, interesting and experienced. We’ll be back!!!
A Duckn good day out.
Jared M,,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The whole thing was a great experience. The guide was funny and knowledgeable.As a father with his child, on a wwii era vehicle; we felt safe. Will recommend to my friends and family.
Kiwis can swim.
Passport49234326220,,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An awesome, fun experience allround. We shared the 3 lake adventure with our host,driver, skipper and guide with Raleigh who's infectious, and engaging personality along with her dad style jokes, and the soundtrack at each splashdown selection made the whole afternoon great fun. An explanation of the whole thermal geology within the region and Rotorua also gave it perspective. Highly recommended and great value . Leigh&lou, Tassie, Australia.
Wet but wonderful
maryaM852HL,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was great. It was raining but we were not disappointed. Matt gave us plenty to enjoy especially the stories and beliefs of the Maori people. We really enjoyed the time on the duck, quack quack.
From NZ$89.00
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