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 (35% being Maori), Rotorua city (located 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 exhilerating skydiving jumps from 15,000 feet above the stunning backdrop of Rotorua's crater lakes and unique geothermal landscape. |
Rotorua Museum Discover the essence of Rotorua's people, it's diverse culture and volcanic landscape through exhibitions & cinema experiences. |
Wai-o-Tapu Thermal Wonderland Offers "A Wonderland of Stunning Geothermal Activity" including the world famous champagne pool, geysers & bubbling mud. |
Te Puia Rotorua Offers a fascinating Maori culture & Geothermal visitor experience. Includes a Maori carving and weaving school plus Maori songs / dances. |
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. |
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. |
Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve Rotorua's most active Geothermal field offering steaming fumeroles, pools of boiling Mud and swirling clouds of steam. |
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. |
Walking Legends Guided Walks Offers small group guided hiking tours of the Lake Waikaremoana Track, Te Urewera National Park, Whirinaki Forest & Rotorua. |