Title: Things to Do in Matakana Island in 2026 | Expedia.com [Matakana Island Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Matakana-Island.dx6108245)[Hotels in Matakana Island](https://expedia.com/Matakana-Island-Hotels.d6108245.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Car Rentals in Matakana Island](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Matakana-Island.d6108245.Car-Rental-Guide)[Matakana Island Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Matakana-Island.d6108245.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Matakana Island ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Matakana Island Types of activities [Matakana Island Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Matakana-Island.dx6108245) ![Bowentown Walk Lookout : scenic views of the Bowentown⁩⁦ Beach, Shelly Bay and Pacific Ocean in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108245/3387d91b-df26-4497-adfe-29f7ee728aad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bowentown Walk Lookout : scenic views of the Bowentown⁩⁦ Beach, Shelly Bay and Pacific Ocean in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108245/3387d91b-df26-4497-adfe-29f7ee728aad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Matakana Island from Mount Maunganui, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145344/a2cb0170-54a4-4fff-aaef-dbd8a3c7f1ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Matakana Island seen from the Mount Maunganui, New Zeland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108245/4d410864-e92c-484d-a8e4-a37dac1d4e37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most popular activities in Matakana Island ### Tours & day trips [See all 43 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Te Puia Geothermal, Kiwi and Māori Art](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49997528/a05dd83f-1a2e-47f2-9dcf-574b662b5dc2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Te Puia Geothermal, Kiwi and Māori Art 8h Free cancellation available $144 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/tauranga-shore-excursion-te-puia-rotorua.a49997528.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1760123/824593e2-32cb-4237-b23e-d2c6896c08be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours 4h 9.6/10 75 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $64 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/4hr-shore-excursion-history-and-tasting-tour-free-kiwifruit-ice-cream.a1760123.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1282007/aac61eec-022a-498a-b6f0-598e92494eb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga 6h 10/10 61 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $161 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/6hr-rotorua-geothermal-wonderland-tour-departs-tauranga.a1282007.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44734950/4c20ed00-c176-476b-b5e7-5d100d7315bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour 3h 9.8/10 56 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $159 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/tauranga-evening-glowworm-kayak-tour.a44734950.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45280133/52942bcd-609f-441a-943b-1f369063452f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour 3h 30m 9/10 14 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $105 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/scenic-lake-mclaren-kayak-tour.a45280133.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Rotorua Highlights Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49787081/dddb3272-0455-40ab-9cfc-aa2b501a6a57.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rotorua Highlights Tour 8h 8.6/10 8 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $108 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/rotorua-highlights-tour-glow-worms-opt-extra.a49787081.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1760157/501a14f8-5f90-42a2-aaff-8e050a43b6b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal 7h 9.6/10 41 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $178 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/deluxe-small-group-cruise-day-tour-rotorua-tauranga-mt-maunganui-highlights.a1760157.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![TAURANGA City & Scenic Sightseeing 2-hour Local Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46489940/a62b20a4-3589-491d-8f62-5becf3e3acc0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### TAURANGA City & Scenic Sightseeing 2-hour Local Bus Tour 2h 8.2/10 57 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $47 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/2-hour-tauranga-and-mount-maunganui-minibus-private-tour.a46489940.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1760101/609d46a9-7e19-424a-a04c-10a7a1abe35f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa 8h 9/10 45 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $183 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/shore-excursion-geothermal-rotorua-with-maori-cultural-performance-at-whakarewarewa.a1760101.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Scenic Short Hike Tour - Papamoa Hills and McLaren Falls](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48904156/a8dfb1d1-81d2-4445-8156-a0bc5032e793.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Scenic Short Hike Tour - Papamoa Hills and McLaren Falls 5h 9/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $77 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/5hr-walking-tour-to-papamoa-hills-and-omanawa-falls.a48904156.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 10 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44734950/4c20ed00-c176-476b-b5e7-5d100d7315bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour 3h 9.8/10 56 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $159 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/tauranga-evening-glowworm-kayak-tour.a44734950.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45280133/52942bcd-609f-441a-943b-1f369063452f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour 3h 30m 9/10 14 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $105 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/scenic-lake-mclaren-kayak-tour.a45280133.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![From Tauranga: Half-Day Swimming with Dolphins Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4533129/236e2f48-b884-4893-aa1e-94295b27f7b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Tauranga: Half-Day Swimming with Dolphins Tour 5h 8.6/10 39 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $99 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-tauranga-half-day-swimming-with-dolphins-tour.a4533129.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Tauranga: Mount Maunganui Harbour Sightseeing Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44953227/e7b61c4e-dc05-4a87-b9b3-dc399c7e2aaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tauranga: Mount Maunganui Harbour Sightseeing Cruise 1h 9.8/10 26 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $24 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/tauranga-mount-maunganui-harbour-sightseeing-cruise.a44953227.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394866/9fb6d89f-2848-4350-9126-33e967add562.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour 3h 15m 9.4/10 41 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $159 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/evening-glow-worm-kayak-tour-in-tauranga.a1394866.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![From Tauranga: Dolphin and Wildlife Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4760491/81d64d33-5db4-4e3e-aa47-8571c3c4bd8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Tauranga: Dolphin and Wildlife Cruise 5h 8.8/10 26 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $105 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-tauranga-dolphin-and-wildlife-cruise.a4760491.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![2-Day Beginner Surfing Course in Mount Maunganui](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51813723/38ba8d7a-d00d-4eb4-8fff-96cb00dad71a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2-Day Beginner Surfing Course in Mount Maunganui 2d Free cancellation available $297 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/2-day-beginner-surfing-course-in-mount-maunganui.a51813723.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Group Beginner Surf Lesson in Mount Maunganui](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49774811/e7d8ef44-0e79-4d2c-97b6-d9a9168b6409.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Group Beginner Surf Lesson in Mount Maunganui 1h 30m 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $47 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/surf-lesson-in-mount-maunganui.a49774811.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Family Surfing Lesson in Mount Maunganui](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49786211/29f362d9-6073-4059-9094-c6a4c019687b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Family Surfing Lesson in Mount Maunganui 1h 30m Free cancellation available $35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/shared-surfing-lesson-in-mount-maunganui.a49786211.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Tauranga: Waimarino Adventure Park Supreme Pass Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48282795/689aa77b-8671-4043-b1c8-8d285f554186.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tauranga: Waimarino Adventure Park Supreme Pass Entry Ticket 4/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available $35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/tauranga-waimarino-adventure-park-supreme-pass-entry-ticket.a48282795.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 9 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![TAURANGA City & Scenic Sightseeing 2-hour Local Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46489940/a62b20a4-3589-491d-8f62-5becf3e3acc0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### TAURANGA City & Scenic Sightseeing 2-hour Local Bus Tour 2h 8.2/10 57 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $47 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/2-hour-tauranga-and-mount-maunganui-minibus-private-tour.a46489940.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Private Tour Tauranga Magical Hobbiton Movie Set](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49135976/2c00f37c-7405-4628-9ff9-935edcf1e3d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tour Tauranga Magical Hobbiton Movie Set 6h 30m $845 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tour-tauranga-magical-hobbiton-movie-set.a49135976.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Romantic Private tour in Tauranga](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3357729/2da202f0-a864-4367-8331-ceb258a7dd33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Romantic Private tour in Tauranga 2h Free cancellation available $1,977 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/romantic-tour-in-tauranga.a3357729.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: V8 TRIKE - 1.5 hour City Sites](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44901199/edac7233-2bc9-4998-8ec8-204da131a721.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: V8 TRIKE - 1.5 hour City Sites 1h 30m Free cancellation available $420 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/tauranga-shore-excursion-v8-trike-1-5-hour-city-sites.a44901199.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Full Day Private Shore Tour in Auckland from Tauranga Cruise Port](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46912932/8564ef1a-4333-4f1f-a86c-a31e0d7e0e13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Private Shore Tour in Auckland from Tauranga Cruise Port 10h $424 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-private-shore-tour-in-auckland-from-tauranga-cruise-port.a46912932.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Private, via beaches, Kiwi farm to Rotorua 8 lakes & Geothermal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1760235/783a7201-e6ca-4595-84b2-d9600b464e9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private, via beaches, Kiwi farm to Rotorua 8 lakes & Geothermal 8h 10/10 8 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $950 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-shore-excursion-rotorua-tauranga-maori-culture-geyser-concert.a1760235.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Rotorua Geothermal Wonders – 7h Private Shore Tour from Tauranga](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51566522/85a01995-8622-410b-b28d-5737a0e6b716.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rotorua Geothermal Wonders – 7h Private Shore Tour from Tauranga 7h $274 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/rotorua-geothermal-wonders-7h-private-shore-tour-from-tauranga.a51566522.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Rotorua Private Tour from Tauranga (up to 18 people)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49868801/8f2c10c3-8a77-4d22-a8a1-ce7ccb321842.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rotorua Private Tour from Tauranga (up to 18 people) 8h Free cancellation available $1,320 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/rotorua-private-tour-from-tauranga.a49868801.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![The Best of Tauranga Private Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3350472/4dda3924-aa33-4151-93fb-8a322ebddd82.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The Best of Tauranga Private Walking Tour 2h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $1,819 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/the-best-of-tauranga-walking-tour.a3350472.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ### Wildlife & nature [See all 6 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&filter.categories=WildlifeNature) ![From Tauranga: Half-Day Swimming with Dolphins Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4533129/236e2f48-b884-4893-aa1e-94295b27f7b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Tauranga: Half-Day Swimming with Dolphins Tour 5h 8.6/10 39 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $99 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-tauranga-half-day-swimming-with-dolphins-tour.a4533129.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![From Tauranga: Dolphin and Wildlife Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4760491/81d64d33-5db4-4e3e-aa47-8571c3c4bd8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Tauranga: Dolphin and Wildlife Cruise 5h 8.8/10 26 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $105 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-tauranga-dolphin-and-wildlife-cruise.a4760491.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Tauranga: Evening Big Kanu Glowworm Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48359897/3aa6ca83-7142-4576-befa-600767e88ab7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tauranga: Evening Big Kanu Glowworm Tour 2h 8.6/10 8 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $102 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/tauranga-guided-glowworm-tour-in-a-canoe.a48359897.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4751487/2effd693-343e-47d1-a32b-1d183bf68f97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui 1h 30m 10/10 23 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $321 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-tauranga-skydive-over-mount-maunganui.a4751487.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Half Day Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise - Tauranga](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1301303/093daffd-d1e7-47e6-be11-1b941f505fb6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half Day Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise - Tauranga 5h 8.6/10 14 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $105 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/half-day-dolphin-wildlife-cruise-tauranga.a1301303.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Tauranga City & Scenic Sightseeing 2-hour Local Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51738932/e6bd7083-a1ff-4088-ab87-2bbc07d28ebb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tauranga City & Scenic Sightseeing 2-hour Local Tour 2h 8.6/10 7 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $48 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/tauranga-city-scenic-sightseeing-2-hour-local-tour.a51738932.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ### Spa & wellness [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&filter.categories=SpaWellness) ![Tauranga: Wai-o-Tapu with Redwood Forest Walk or Forest Spa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51902119/9032a4d0-5888-4047-b24c-745b255528ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tauranga: Wai-o-Tapu with Redwood Forest Walk or Forest Spa 8h 10/10 2 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $167 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/tauranga-wai-o-tapu-with-redwood-forest-walk-or-forest-spa.a51902119.activity-details?&rid=6108245&location=Matakana+Island&swp=off) ![Rotorua: Lake Tarawera, Redwoods & Hot Tubs Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51972971/ac191401-7a56-4af4-a922-955b5024789b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rotorua: Lake Tarawera, Redwoods & Hot Tubs Tour 7h 10/10 2 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $143 includes taxes & fees per adult 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