With so many options available, it’s challenging to narrow down a top 10 list, but here’s a selection of the best experiences, presented in no particular order, to help you get started!
- Experience Rotorua’s geothermal magic
- Go white-water rafting
- Try ziplining
- Go mountain biking
- Visit the National Kiwi Hatchery
- Walk the Redwoods
- Go geocaching
- Luge down a mountain
- Get some culture
1. Experience Rotorua’s geothermal magic
A visit to Rotorua isn’t complete without exploring its geothermal wonders. From bubbling mud pools to vibrant hot springs, this natural phenomenon is truly a sight to behold. Discover unique spots like Te Puia or Kuirau Park for an unforgettable experience. Click here to for our top geothermal and Rotorua hot springs experiences.
2. Go white-water rafting
For adrenaline junkies, Rotorua offers world-class white-water rafting. Just 15 minutes from the city centre, you can tackle the largest commercially rafted waterfall in the world with expert guides from River Rats. Try River Rats they have great equipment and great guides!
Photo: Plunge over the highest rafted waterfall in the world!
3. Try ziplining
Embark on an unforgettable ziplining adventure with Rotorua Canopy Tours. Glide through lush native forests, race along tandem ziplines, and support important conservation efforts while creating memories that will last a lifetime
Photo: Fly through ancient native forest on ziplines at Canopy Tours.
4. Go mountain biking
One of the things Rotorua is famous for is its increadible mountain biking. The trails are stoking and there are dozens to choose from. There is something for all skill sets, even the kids. BYO or hire a bike on site.
5. Visit the National Kiwi Hatchery
Seen a real kiwi before? – how can you pass up seeing a baby kiwi! Visit these icons at the National Kiwi Hatchery, located at Rainbow Springs. Sponsor a kiwi chick while you are there.
Photo: The most ‘kiwi’ thing to see in New Zealand, check out the national kiwi hatchery while in Rotorua. credit: Rainbow springs
6. Walk the Redwoods
The Redwoods forest is magical, there are plenty of different tracks to ponder and its free!
7. Go geocaching
Geocashing is so fun and there’s hundreds in Rotorua. It’s will take you places you may never have found otherwise!
8. Luge down a mountain
Skyline Rotorua feature a gondola to get you up the mountain, then you get to luge down. Three tracks to choose from and it is great fun for the whole family. Number 8 on our top 10 things to do in Rotorua.
Photo: Fly down the mountain at Skyline Rotorua!
9. Get some culture
Check out something a little different from the norm at Whakarewarewa Living Village. This neighbourhood is real life, locals living amongst the thermal pools and living their best lives. Try the corn on the cob – OMG it’s so good!
Photo: Whakarewarewa Living Village is a fantastic way to experience the culture in Rotorua.
10. Have dinner at the Night Market
Hit the city centre any Thursday night for a massive range of street food, fresh produce and the odd souvenir. Well priced, there’s normally live entertainment and you will be supporting local!
