We were the only people booked in, and were lucky to have an absolutely perfect autumn day with a stunning blue sky. David our captain and tour host was extremely knowledgeable. These are the guys to book in with for sure, and the hot water springs are simply magical! David and his wife are very dedicated to the area, among... More

At short notice Dave was a knowledgeable, helpful and entertaining guide for our group of adults across the lake to the hot beach and then a soak in the hot stream when the rain held off. His local knowledge, history of the area and enthusiasm for natural New Zealand, along with his sense of humour made a memorable afternoon. Excellent... More

Three sisters tramping and needed the right info before we set off. opne phone call to Dave and we were sorted. the right information, the right tracks a good price and lots of fun. Dave is the perfect host for kiwis and international visitors - he has great knowledge of the area, good stories and just the right amount of... More

We took the boat over the lake and loved soaking in the hot pools tucked away in the bush.The local history was extremely interesting too.

What an amazing experience we had with Dave and our group of friends from Christchurch! It didn't matter that it rained, Dave said it would clear up and it did just in time for our soak in the hot pools. Great to see a part of our country we didn't know much about and to hear the history. Thoroughly recommended!... More

We had our grandmothers 80th birthday celebrations in lake Tarawera and decided at late notice to go on an eco tour. It was the perfect afternoon experience from 22 to 80 years old. The lake was calm with not many other boats on the lake. The pools where a high light along with Dave's stories and history of the area.... More

Probably the highlight of our honeymoon in New Zealand! A unique experience! We had the whole family with us, including 1 child and 1 toddler (despite it being our honeymoon) and they loved it too! Highly recommended and David, the host, was a gem! Great value for money. We will be back in a couple of years! Xx

This is an amazing guided tour... Captain Dave, told us of the stories, history of the lake, mountain and the people. It is personlised and you and your family display alot of love for the area. The experience is unforgetable for our whole family, what a neat, relaxing part of Aotearoa. Thank you very much and I would highly recommend... More

I find all the best tour guides are called dave, I don't know why but there we are. Loved hearing the local knowledge and history of the area. Couldn't really enjoy the natural spa due to drought conditions making it cold but it was fun in the really hot/cold/hot/cold lake water! Definitely the small independent tours like this is where... More