Historic Riverboat Waireka 1908

Step back in time and see the sights of the Waikato River aboard the Historic Riverboat Waireka. Cruise the Waikato river north of Taupo through majestic pine forests,farm land,native bush and geothermal activity to Orakei Korako [the hidden geothermal valley].Group cruises of up to 48 passengers are provided,morning,noon and night with meals catered if required. Book a Jazz cruise with a BBQ on the riverbank include a hot swim where the hot water meets the cold water of the river. We have a bus available to pick up your group from Rotorua or Taupo and return.Cruises are tailored to your requirements and can be as short as 1hr to all day.

The cruise from Golden Springs (Rotorua-Taupo highway) to Orakei Korako is approx. 3hrs. Add another hour each for walk of Orakei Korako,hot swim or BBQ.We provide an informative commentry on the maori history of the area.