It started off with a speedboat ride, along with a special talk, telling us about the history of... read more
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It started off with a speedboat ride, along with a special talk, telling us about the history of lake tarawera. We eventually arrived at a natural hot pool, with a lovely pebbly bottom, and warm water flowing down from the rocks. After about 20 minutes...More
Kia ora Splutchy M, Thank you for taking the time to give us a five star review. It sounds as though you enjoyed our Cultural and Geothermal Lake Discovery Tour, after all you say, "it was a great tour with lovely scenery and it was...More
Definitely book with these people if you need transport across the lake. Tarawera Trail was closed when we wanted to do the walk. Totally Tarawera suggested another walk, provided drop off and pick up. Great Service, on time, friendly helpful people.More
Kia ora fdgroberts, Thank you for your five star review and the fact that you unreservedly recommend us for transport across the Lake. We are saddened by the fact the Trail is closed, it is indeed a hike well worth doing but we do have...More
We had a few families all together staying at the DOC campsite over ANZAC weekend. Had the best time - such a beautiful and special part of NZ. David and Karen were so flexible and helpful with the water taxi side of things - awesome...More
Kia ora W9785CTsonia, We are really pleased to hear you, your families and friends had the "best time" at the DOC Campsite at Hot Water Beach Tarawera. Karen and I were only happy to help out were we could. It is undoubtedly a beautiful and...More
We were part of a big crowd with lots of gear and different requirements for pick ups and drop offs to hot water beach campsite, but nothing was too much trouble for these guys. Fabulous local knowledge and friendly service which extended to giving the...More
Kia ora McRobbs, Thank you for taking the time to give us such a glowing review. As far as giving the kids a turn steering the boat, yes it is true but as you say it was closely supervised, in fact a better description would...More
Dave was super helpful with the huge amount of gear we and our friends transported via water taxi to Hot Water Beach for a weekend camping. He was friendly and reliable and I loved the personal connection he had to the lake. A wonderful guide...More
Kia ora JoteePark, Thank you for your 5 star review. It was a bit of a mission to get all of your gear and friends over to Hot Water for your weekend of camping but that is all part of our friendly service. Hot Water...More
Very helpful service customizing pickups and drop offs for our group of 11 walkers who spent a weekend at Lake Tarawera. Nothing was too much trouble and ensured we had a great time
Kia ora Andrea F, Thank you for your kind review. We are happy to hear you had a great time here at Tarawera and it was our pleasure to have your group on board. Nga mihi, Captain Dave
Great service. Friendly people. Informative guide with warm personality. Couldn't be better for a trip back to childhood memories with dear friends. Trish GribbenMore
Kia ora Trish, Tarawera is an awesome place but when you yourself have a history here, it is always wonderful to come back. Thank you for your kind review, we are glad we could of been of service while you reminisced about your childhood. Nga...More
Excellent service, friendly informative skipper, great way to get back to the Landing after walking the Tarawera Trail and soaking in the thermal waters of Hot Water Beach - can recomnend it.
Kia ora bostinwhiti, Thank you for your five star review and we appreciate that you thought our Skipper was friendly and informative and offered excellent service. Nga mihi, Captain Dave
Very impressed with Totally Tarawera, great service humble genuine and caring people. They were punctual, and clearly knew how their day was running regarding people still on the track and those of us who had finished early, providing an early return rather than waiting around....More
Kia ora pamela946, Thank you for your kind review. We are glad to here that you are very impressed with our service. When we re-branded over a year ago to Totally Tarawera, for us it was not just about us running a business, we also...More
Spent a very wet 4 hour walk from the Landing to Hot Water Beach. Fab water taxi arrived an hour earlier than booked in case we were fed up with being soaked! Which we were!! Very thoughtful and thank you so much!More
Kia ora kerrybM5719BI, When it rains it certainly pours at times here at Tarawera. We were happy to arrive earlier to check that you weren't too soaked and needed a ride back. Hot Water Beach is a lovely place to visit and frolic around in,...More
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