Mt Tarawera Volcanic Hike

xperience the raw power of the earth with Great North Tours on the Mt Tarawera Volcanic Hike, an exclusive journey onto the site of New Zealand’s largest eruption in living memory. This guided adventure takes you onto private Māori land to the summit of the sacred volcano, where you’ll stand on the edge of massive, crimson-walled craters and take in breathtaking 360-degree views of the Bay of Plenty and the surrounding lakes. The highlight for many is the exhilarating "scree run"—a fast-paced descent into the heart of the volcanic crater itself. Combining unique geology with the moving history of the 1886 eruption and the lost Pink and White Terraces, this hike is a powerful encounter with the North Island's fiery landscape.