Rotorua Things to Do

 34 Reviews  Wai-O-Tapu is one of my fondest memories of Rotorua, you get to see an assortment of Thermal wonders all around the same area, if you do not do anything else make sure you check this place out! Bring... 

 36 Reviews  …or Whakarewarewa… or Whaka is one the most visited thermal areas in Rotorua. It is still a living Maori village in the middle of hot water pools, bubbling mud and mineral springs. After paying the... 

 12 Reviews  Hells gate is really interesting, especially for those who have never experienced a thermal area before. Be wary though, and obey the signs, stick to the paths as the ground is not exactly safe. 

 20 Reviews  En el Marae se ve que todas las construcciones están hechas de madera y se pueden ver los distintos trabajos y filigranas con que decoran sus edificios In the Marae all buildings are made of wood and... 

 10 Reviews  You HAVE TO try zorbing while in Rotorua! Just think there are only 2 places in the World where you can do it: Rotorua and the Smoky Mountains in the USA and it would be absolutely a shame not having... 

 19 Reviews  The Agrodome can be defined as an amusement park mixing adrenaline and family attractions. There is no entrance ticket, you just pay for the attractions you try. We stopped in the Agrodome to... 

 14 Reviews  This is really interesting, The story of the eruption of the mountain and the aftermath is great, and the sight of a sewing machine lodged up a tree is different. The pink and white terraces story... 

 10 Reviews  Set amidst a beautiful environment of native bush, the Rainbow Springs Nature Park has a wonderful combination of natural elements and species in one setting; on view during the day and now at... 

 12 Reviews  We do enjoy going there - the facilties are great, however had a bad experience with a very rude staff member. When they ask you where you are from this person made an inappropriate comment about our... 

 7 Reviews  Las tallas de la madera en la casa de juntas son exquisitas y se destaca como brillan las innumerables incrustaciones de las conchas de paua(Abulon) En Ohinemutu se puede ver cómo los maoríes y las... 

 4 Reviews  As a Spa town Rotorua offers a good choice of spas and thermal baths. Among the most famous Polynesian Spa, there are also smaller but cheaper and less crowded thermal pools. Blue Baths is one of... 

 2 Reviews  Having seen some very expensive offers of guided tours with helicopters (don't understand why this noisy machines are allowed !!!) or 4WD's, we decided to some hiking. From the car park at Ash Pit... 

 3 Reviews  Kuirau Park, on the western side of downtown Rotorua has plenty of parking and lots of free mudpools to look at! This public area is a nice place to picnic or wander during the day. When I was a kid... 

 8 Reviews  This volcanic lake has its own geothermal system, lying right in the shadow of Mt Tarawera. Boat rides are available (visit the web site for more). See the hot shores of the lake, and the volcanic... 

 11 Reviews  i paid 82 (or 92) NZ $ for the round trip to this interesting maori village, we saw a show about their tradition, had a maori dinner (not sure if the food was really cooked under the stones tough) and... 

 5 Reviews  Lake Rotorua lies in one of the largest craters of the Taupo volcanic area, and it is the second largest lake of NZ North Island. A stroll on the lake promenade is a must when visiting Rotorua: a nice... 

 10 Reviews  The museum was not really on Sarah and I's initial agenda, but thanks to a little help from mother nature, our outside activities on the schedule were delayed. As we looked through our tour guides, it... 

 3 Reviews  On our way from Taupo to Rotorua we followed the signs for Orakei Korako and we don’t regret this ‘detour’. It is situated about ½ hour from Taupo and ¾ hour from Rotorua. The visit to this thermal... 

 3 Reviews  Paradise Valley, we went along the Thermal Explorer Highway from Auckland. Had a good look around Paradise Valley, saw the big pig and the trout and the lions. Had some lunch and then patted the lion... 

 1 Review  Wingspan is a very interesting bird recovery and education centre that specialises in Birds of Prey. Injured birds are rehabilitated here, with the main aim to return to their natural habitat. On... 

 2 Reviews  Situated at some of Rotorua's natural hot springs, the Government Gardens began in 1883 as a gift to the town from its original Maori owners. Now administered by the Rotorua District Council, the... 

 2 Reviews  Maori concert I is the main key feature when you visit Maori Arts & Crafts Institute. It runs through out the year and you could enjoy and learn about Maori cultural. But make sure that you get their... 

 rabbit06 Says:  While in Rotorua you must take a swim or soak in one of this regions nataural thermally heated pools. They are really great for you especially if you have the...