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Rotorua Duck Tours
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#4 of 22 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Rotorua
Duck Tours
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Ride, laugh, quack and splash with Rotorua Duck Tours! Experience New Zealands ONLY genuine WW2 landing crafts for a truly memorable experience! Travel from land onto water without leaving your seat! Explore the magical Rotorua lakes district seeing amazing sights and hearing the history of the area as your passionate conducktor retells new and old stories including the history of the land and people, geothermal activity, our 18 magnificent lakes and so much more. This is the only tour of its kind in New Zealand, and with over 15 years in operation around Rotorua this tour has proven to be a favorite for many visitors to Rotorua and hopefully will remain that way for years to come.
Rotorua, New Zealand
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Guitarman4
Essex, UK237 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Don’t duck out of this one
Oct 2019 • Couples
This was a really fun excursion. The guide had a quirky sense of humour and was very funny and informative. The tour takes you to the main lake for some history and then you drive off to 2 others and go for a dip in them. What an experience. Music was played that really was in tune with the moment ie as we’re about to go in the 1st lake the music was the theme from Titanic. Once on the water the guide was knowledgeable about the lake and pointed out the birds that were around.

We had all been given duck whistles to use in case of emergency. I don’t think I ever forget us driving back listening to Sweet Caroline whist all blowing our whistles to the pedestrians.

You have to do this one. Well worth the money.
Written 30 June 2020
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Sean R
You've been on our tours so you probably realized we love puns so I love this title!! We are so glad you had a good time on tour with us and thanks for taking the time to leave this review. We can't continue to do what we do without your support so thanks again!
Written 6 July 2020
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MsMaeD
Napier, New Zealand45 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
A Unique Experience
Jan 2021
Most fascinating 2 hours WW2 amphibious cruise exploring the magical Rotorua Lakes, amazing sights and hearing the history from our tour guide. Travel from land onto water without leaving our seats was truly a unique experience. Highly recommended!
Written 20 January 2021
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DuckRotorua
Thank you so much for your kind words, we are very happy to hear you enjoyed your experience with us!
Written 22 January 2021
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Colin M
Auckland, New Zealand14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Memorable Duck Tour
Mar 2021 • Family
The tour guide, Josh, was funny and friendly. He told stories and entertained us for two hours of sightseeing that will be memorable.
As a Kiwi travelling in an area I have visited many times, I was enthralled with the facts and folk tales.
The World War II amphibian vehicle was fun and safe.
This is a tour I would recommend to local and international visitors.
Josh brought the landcape and the people of the place alive.
Well done Josh.
Written 13 March 2021
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DuckRotorua
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so glad that we could show you a new perspective on our beautiful area that we love to show off to both locals and visitors alike! Nga Mihi!
Written 24 April 2021
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nzworkingmum
Wellington, New Zealand136 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Good even in the rain
Jul 2020 • Family
We took the longer tour on a very rainy afternoon. We saw 4 lakes, with excellent information about all of them and cruised on three. The scenery was spectacular, I would love to go back when it's sunny to see the difference in the lake colours more clearly.
Good for all ages.
Quick tip - usually I would choose the seat behind the driver for best views. On this vehicle, due to the shape of the bodywork the view from here is limited and you would be better with a seat further back.
Written 13 July 2020
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DuckRotorua
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we believe that even the rainy days are great in their own way but we do hope you can make it back with us to see what its like in the sun as well!
Written 8 September 2020
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Jorge
New Zealand35 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
An Unforgettable Experience!!
Nov 2020
On our last day in Rotorua, we decided to go on the Duck Tours. The level of customer service, we received from Rotorua Duck Tours, was absolutely unparalleled, in our experience. From the lovely lady at the booking counter to our fabulous Tour Guide/ Driver / Skipper, (Marcus) we had a truly unforgettable experience, from start to finish. If you want a unique experience, loads of humour & fun & fascinating local info & history , this is an absolute MUST! There's something quite special, about going from driving on roads, to cruising in beautiful lakes, in a DUCK! JUST DO IT! :-D
Written 19 November 2020
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DuckRotorua
Thank you so much for your amazing words! We absolutely love what we do and we have been so excited with the opportunity to show kiwis their own backyard. From the lovely lady at the counter, Marcus the ultimate in funny man dad jokes and everyone here at Duck Tours thank you and we hope to see you again!
Written 22 January 2021
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Kay W
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Quack and Laugh!
Dec 2022 • Friends
Driving down a boat ramp and floating on the lake was a weird feeling. Our guide kept up a wonderful commentary full of interesting facts and history and kept us laughing the whole time. He was excellent and really made our afternoon. A highly recommended tour of Rotorua and it’s beautiful surrounds.
Written 23 December 2022
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Peter B
Swansea, UK61 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Great fun
Jan 2020
Great fun, wasn't sure what to expect but we were entertained and informed by our driver/guide. Drove along peter of main lake in Rotorua then visited 2 other lakes where we drove in and sailed/powered along. Beautiful weather, very calm waters, 'duck call' kazoo type blowers were provided and used a lot much to our amusement and that of the children on board - pretty sure there is the potential for locals to get a tad fed up of this though!
Written 24 February 2020
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Ev0M
Leicester, UK2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Lightning Duck tour
Feb 2023 • Friends
Great few hours. Josh (our driver/guide) v enthusiastic +informative throughout. Even provided some music (some selections better than others!!!)
Weather was OK at start of our trip but then developed into thundery showers + lightening. All made for an experience to remember!
Written 16 February 2023
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Sean - Rotorua Duck Tours
Thank you for leaving such a kind review for Josh and our Duck Tours! Our team truly appreciate you taking the time to leave such a lovely review, thank you again! :)
Written 24 May 2023
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Elaine Jones
Sutton, UK26 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Phonomenal amphibious tour with exceptional views and music.
Dec 2022 • Couples
Phenomenal...

Josh was amazing! Fabulous tour in an historic WW2 DUCW. Splendid sights and views from land and water with commentry (and great comedy) from an extremely knowledgeable guide. We loved every moment...
Especially impressed by Josh's attention to detail and full observance of all protocols both as truck driver and skipper. NO chance of cross contamination of weed/catfish between lakes.

He was in no hurry and gave us far more than the advertised time and tour....including a mini city tour.

All I can say is this was a true highlight of our stay in Rotorua and not to be missed.

Josh knows that we will think of him very fondly in the future when we hear Mna mna!
Written 5 December 2022
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Dave M
Albany, New Zealand152 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Entertaining and Informative
Dec 2020 • Couples
Our Guide Josh kept everyone entertained through the 90+ minutes of the tour and gave a lot of very insightful comments on what we were seeing throughout.

Fun way to see some of the lakes and surrounding tourist areas with a guide who has a good patter although my wife who has English as a second language did struggle to keep up.

All in all a very worthwhile experience.
Written 27 December 2020
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DuckRotorua
Thank you very much for your kind words, we are glad you enjoyed the experience.
Written 19 January 2021
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