Rotorua Duck Boat Guided City and Lakes Tour
Overview
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Explore Rotorua like never before on a 90–105 minute sightseeing adventure aboard a genuine WWII amphibious vehicle that travels seamlessly from land to water. Departing at regular intervals from a central city location, our fully guided tours take you through some of Rotorua's most breathtaking scenery — from its 18 lakes nestled within lush native bush to its iconic geothermal landscapes. Along the way, your guide will share the fascinating stories behind the region, covering everything from Māori migration and geothermal history to what makes Rotorua the extraordinary place it is today.
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
616 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun experience for young and old
Jo S,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I took my 2 grandchildren, aged 2 and 5yrs along for a fun experience. They had a great time. Our driver Tim and guide Aaron were awesome.
Disappointing
eddensvicki,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00A great visual experience, led by a lovely, amusing driver who was full of facts and information about the area and the vehicle. Unfortunately, the combination of engine noise, poor audio system and the vehicle being windowless meant that I heard very little of what he said. For me it was a waste of money.
Great
lynne b,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant really enjoyed it Tim and Aaron were great tour guides
Excellent tour
451josiem,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience, explanation of local history and Aaron & Tim made the trip, highly recommend.
Duck Tour
Betty L,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00And excellent tour to do and the tour Guide Aaron and Driver Ollie were great very informative thank you
Must do experience 👍
johnhG6702BU,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really enjoyable and fun experience of forest and three lakes... Our ConDUKtor Tim was excellent and very informative about nature and local culture + being very funny 😊. Our tour lasted well over 2hrs and was good value for money... Highly recommended👍
Fun afternoon
Cheche999,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Learnt so much was a great experience. Thanks Matt!
What an amazing day
lynnsteptoe,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had the most fantastic day, our guide/driver was amazing. She kept us laughing from the time we boarded, had great fun with her, I think she was named Ryleigh What an experience from land to water, highly recommend.
Don't duck-out of a great time in Rotorua!
craigandt,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We visited in early February with a friend and wanted to try a Duck tour. We have done similar in Oregon and in Far North Queensland, Australia. This was probably the best of the three. Rotorua is just naturally beautiful, and the Duck boat helped to bring a view perspective (on the water) that was an excellent added strength. The narrative is intentionally campy, which is kind of fun, but interlaced with the "ba-boom" humor were a lot of really cool factoids, history and cultural information. We recommend this as a fun, enjoyable and informative outing in Rotorua!
Original experience! To do!
FREDERIC D,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Original experience in this old carcass that smells like gasoline but does the job on land as well as on water. Nice guide, complete tour, to do!!!
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