Phone 07 345 6522 Both custom-made and scheduled tours are available Informative & Entertaining Commentary Covering Maori History, Geothermal Activity, History of Rotorua “Great way of seeing the lakes” “Awesome Adventure!” The 'Duck Boat Experience' was an excellent way of seeing the lakes and Excellent commentary, Sean was absolutely amazing. His extensive the surrounding hills and countryside. Grant, our driver, was entertaining knowledge of the WWII vehicles & local surroundings was incredible. Sean and a mine of information about the entire area around, and on the lakes. has a great sense of humour interacted well with the clients. This Duck We had plenty of time to take photos and Grant was always happy to Tour is a must do adventure. I've told a lot of people & will continue to… answer questions. To be recommended as a really interesting activity. Thanks Sean :) - Geoff M, London - March 2016 (TripAdvisor) -Dreese_Jen, Auckland - March 2016 (Tripadvisor) Travel in Volcanic Craters in a genuine WWII Landing Craft Visit up to 4 Lakes Rotorua has 18 stunning lakes!

Lake Rotorua

Lake Okareka

Lake Tarawera

Lake Rotokakahi

Mount Tarawera

Lake Rotomahana City and Lakes Tour Tarawera and Lakes Tour

• Visit and marvel at the beauty of 3 breath-taking lakes – • A drive to 4 of Rotorua's most stunning lakes set amongst Rotorua, Tikitapu and Okareka. natural native New Zealand forests (, Tikitapu, Okareka and Rotokakahi). • Splashdown onto 2 beautiful lakes.

• Hear stories including: History of Rotorua, Land Formation, • Splashdown onto 3 picturesque lakes. Traditional Maori stories and so much more. • View the volcanic domes of , the largest • Travel through the world-renowned Government Gardens lake in the Okataina super volcano and learn about the 1886 taking in Rotorua's most iconic buildings. Tarawera eruption.

• View the geothermal wonders of Sulphur Point and the Bird • View the sacred Lake Rotokakahi (The Green Lake). Sanctuary. • Learn about the fascinating Te Wairoa (The Buried Village) • Experience the excitement as the Duck turns from truck to – a thriving European and Maori village that was devastated boat with ease. in the Tarawera eruption.

• View the beautiful million dollar homes of Okareka and take • The perfect activity for those wanting to view some of New in the spectacular views of Mount Tarawera. Zealand's most spectacular scenery and learn about • Fun for the whole family – the once-in-a-lifetime thrill Rotorua's geothermal and Maori history, including early combining riding in New Zealand's only World War II settlement and industry. Landing Crafts and seeing our beautiful city from a truly unique perspective of land and water.

Departure Times Departure Times Summer (October to April): Summer (October to April): 11.00am, 1.00pm and 3.30pm 3.30pm - 1 minutes Winter: 1 minutes Winter: 11.00am, 2.15pm 2.15pm

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“Fully guided amphibious tours” Rotorua Duck Tours (Short Tour Option) Groups Only

• 60 minute tour of Rotorua Lakes. • Visit the picturesque Blue Lake and Lake Okareka. • Feed the birds at the Lake Okareka bird sanctuary. • Experience thrill of riding in a WWII Landing Craft. • Hotel pickups available. • Chinese speaking guide available on request. Groups

Rotorua Duck Tours has something to suit every group. We can take your group on one of our popular Lake Tours or we can create a completely customised tour based on your needs, group size and budget. Whatever your preference our energetic crew and personal service will ensure your school, team or group has an unforgettable experience.

We are able to accommodate up to 56 passengers on the 2 Ducks at one time and can accommodate larger groups by providing an exciting transport option between centrally located destinations and combining our Duck Tour with another exciting Rotorua activity. Pickups and drop-offs are available for all group tours.

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Speci cally • Ducks were a valuable asset for transporting U.S. troops and supplies into hard-to-reach areas. “Incredible lake and mountain scenery” • Ducks went on to become one of the most celebrated vehicles of “Adventure ahead explore and discover Rotorua” World War II. Travel in a “Fully guided amphibious tours” genuine World War II Landing Craft • With 21,200 Ducks manufactured over a three-year period between 1943 and 1945.

• The Duck’s most famous military usage was participation in the historic D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944 at Normandy, France.

• Today, whilst rare and usually requiring extensive restoration, they are increasingly used as tour vehicles to bring fun and enjoyment to people all over the world.

• Our ducks have been restored to an extremely high standard and meet LTSA (Land Transport Safety Authority) and MSA (Marine Safety Association) standards. Frequently Asked Questions Are there any breaks during the tour? The driver will allow you to disembark to use the toilets, take photos and have a snack if you have brought food or drink How much time should guests allow for each with you. Please note this stop is at the driver’s discretion, scheduled tour? if he is running late he may not allow you to exit, in order to keep to our scheduled times. You can also eat and drink non- Please allow 2 hours for the Rotorua City & Lakes Tour, and 2 alcoholic drinks on the Duck itself, provided you dispose of ½ hours for the Tarawera & Lakes Tour. There may be delays your packaging thoughtfully. or detours due to road works. Where can guests park their car? How do guests pay for the tour? Rotorua lake front and Government Gardens have some free For online bookings, payment is done through our website. parking. Both locations are approximately 5-10-minute walk Guests can also pay at our store 1241 Fenton Street before from our Duck store. Otherwise, the regular meters are $2 for their tour departure. If arranged earlier, companies can pay by 2 hours. cheque or a credit card on the day or an invoice can be sent which is due on the 20th of the following month. How many passengers can the Ducks hold? What to Bring? Each Duck can hold 28 passengers. We currently have two Ducks in operation. If the group is bigger than 56 passengers, The weather here in New Zealand can be very changeable, so please enquire as we can arrange custom made itineraries to we ask guests to bring warm clothing. In winter, gloves, hats suit larger groups. and thermals are recommended. The sides of the Duck fold down to keep the cold out, and we have blankets on board Are the Ducks Safe? during winter. You can also bring some snacks to be enjoyed Our vehicles have been converted fully to comply with strict on board the duck. Do not forget your camera, as there are New Zealand Land Transport Association (LTSA) and the plenty of opportunities to get some great snaps! Maritime Safety Authority (MSA) safety regulations. Our drivers also undertake a rigorous training programme Groups can also be picked up and dropped off from Rotorua designed to prepare them for any and all situations that may centrally located locations. Unless guests haven’t arranged an arise on the duck. Our activity is Qualmark endorsed. alternative pickup location, we ask them to meet us our store, 1241 Fenton Street, at least 20 minutes prior to departure, as Can the Ducks operate in bad weather? the Duck does leave promptly. All of our ducks have clear, roll down sides and on cold days Our scheduled tour departure times are: we also have blankets available making the Duck suitable for any weather conditions. On hot days, because of the wide Summer 11am, 1pm and 3.30pm October through to April. windows, a very nice breeze flows through the duck to keep Winter 11am and 2.15pmQueen’s Drive May through to September. passengers cool. Hinemaru St

Is Rotorua Duck Tours an We are here environmentally friendly 1241 Fenton St 30A Fenton St company? Rotorua Duck Tours has been recognised as one Whakaue St Pukaki St Haupapa St Pukuatua St St Hinemoa Eruera St Arawa St of the country’s leading tourism businesses by Qualmark. Amohau St To earn the prestigious quality mark, Rotorua Duck Tours “Eat St” Tutanekai St underwent a comprehensive on-site assessment to ensure it met strict quality criteria focused on service, facilities and safety systems the business has in place. Rotorua Duck Languages Available Tours has achieved Qualmark standard ‘Visitor Endorsed Rotorua Duck Tours has language sheets available in Chinese, Activity’ as well as Enviro Bronze. Korean, Japanese, French, German and Spanish. Where and What time does the tours depart? Comfortable Seating Scheduled Tours depart daily from 1241 Fenton Street. The Duck has comfortable padded seating..

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