Rotorua Attractions
Rotorua offers many exciting and memorable tourist attractions for you to choose from. With a multi-cultural population of approximately 70,000 people, Rotorua city (on the southern shore of Lake Rotorua) is renowned as the heartland of Maori culture.
The area is well known for it's extensive geo-thermal activity - with threads of steam poking up in all sorts of places (including busy streets & paths). A visit to one of the many geothermal attractions is an absolute must.
The area is also well regarded for its great rainbow and brown trout fishing - thanks to the 16 lakes of all shapes and sizes that dot the landscape. The lakes, formed from the craters of extinct volcanoes are also popular with people enjoying water-based activities.
NZONE Skydiving Offers exhilarating skydiving jumps from 15,000 feet above the stunning backdrop of Rotorua's crater lakes and unique geothermal landscape. |
Wai-o-Tapu Thermal Wonderland Offers "A Wonderland of Stunning Geothermal Activity" including the world famous champagne pool, geysers & bubbling mud. |
Rainbow Springs Nature Park View a large range of trout in fresh spring pools set amongst native forest. Also features 2 bird aviaries plus the native Tuatara and Kiwi. |
Skyline Gondola, Luge & Restaurant Set on side of Mt Ngongotaha offering Gondola and LUGE rides along with a cafe / Restaurant with captivating views of the Rotorua area. |
Volcanic Air Safaris Offers flights to / landings on the active volcano of White Island. Includes fully guided walks of this fascinating natural attraction. |
Waimangu Volcanic Valley A large geothermal experience including guided / self-guided walks to see the World’s largest hot water spring plus crater lake boat cruises. |
Te Puia Rotorua Offers a fascinating Maori culture & Geothermal visitor experience. Includes a Maori carving and weaving school plus Maori songs / dances. |
Rotorua Museum Discover the essence of Rotorua's people, it's diverse culture and volcanic landscape through exhibitions & cinema experiences. |
Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve Rotorua's most active Geothermal field offering steaming fumeroles, pools of boiling Mud and swirling clouds of steam. |
Kawarau Jet Rotorua Offers exhilarating jet boat rides, combining sight seeing and the cultural aspects of the surrounding area with speed, spins and adrenalin-filled fun. |