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

NZONE Rotorua Skydiving

Offers exhilerating skydiving jumps from 15,000 feet above the stunning backdrop of Rotorua's crater lakes and unique geothermal landscape.

Rotorua Museum

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

Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland

Offers "A Wonderland of Stunning Geothermal Activity" including the world famous champagne pool, geysers & bubbling mud.

Te Puia Rotorua

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

Skyline Skyrides Luge Gondola Rotorua

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

Rainbow Springs Nature Park in Rotorua

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

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

Waimangu Volcanic Valley Rotorua

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

Walking Legends Guided Walks Rotorua North Island

Offers small group guided hiking tours of the Lake Waikaremoana Track, Te Urewera National Park, Whirinaki Forest & Rotorua.