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With so much choice for Rotorua activities it’s hard to choose a top 10 things to do in Rotorua, but here’s the ‘best of’ list, in no particular order, to get you going!
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Top 10 things to do in Rotorua:
- 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
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1. Experience Rotorua’s geothermal magic
It goes without saying. You can’t visit Rotorua and not see some volcanic action. There are so many different ways to experience this uique wonder of Rotorua. Click here to for our top geothermal and Rotorua hot springs experiences.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://www.canopytours.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/rotorua-geothermal-scaled.jpg” alt=”Rotorua Geothermal” title_text=”Rotorua Geothermal” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_divider][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Soak at the Polynesian Spa” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Copy” _builder_version=”4.16″ text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”16px” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_4_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_5_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”]
2. Go white-water rafting
Next up on our top 10 things to do in Rotorua is whitewater rafting! In Rotorua you can paddle the largest commercially rafted waterfall in the world. And best of all its only a 15 minute drive from town, unlike other rafting experiences where you have to travel hours to get to the river! Try River Rats they have great equipment and great guides![/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://www.canopytours.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/rafting-in-Rotorua.jpg” alt=”Polynesian Spa thermal pools rotorua” title_text=”rafting in Rotorua” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”photo caption and credit” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”]
Photo: Plunge over the highest rafted waterfall in the world!
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3. Try ziplining
Get out of your comfort zone and into this nature experience. You’ll be contributing to a good cause at the same time. Contact Rotorua Canopy Tours who will take you on this epic journey through untouched native forest. They have two increadible adventures to choose from.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://www.canopytours.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/North-Island-bucket-list-Ultimate-Canopy-Tour.jpg” alt=”North Island bucket list Ultimate Canopy Tour” title_text=”North Island bucket list Ultimate Canopy Tour” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”photo caption and credit” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”]
Photo: Fly through ancient native forest on ziplines at Canopy Tours.
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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.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://www.canopytours.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/mountain-bike-rotorua-canopy-tours.jpg” alt=”mountain-bike-rotorua-canopy-tours” title_text=”mountain-bike-rotorua-canopy-tours” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_divider][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Play Mini Golf” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Copy” _builder_version=”4.16″ text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”16px” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_4_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_5_text_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”4px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]
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.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://www.canopytours.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/top-10-things-to-do-in-rotorua.jpg” alt=”top 10 things to do in rotorua” title_text=”top 10 things to do in rotorua” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”photo caption and credit” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”]
Photo: The most ‘kiwi’ thing to see in New Zealand, check out the national kiwi hatchery while in Rotorua. credit: Rainbow springs
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6. Walk the Redwoods
The Redwoods forest is magical, there are plenty of different tracks to ponder and its free![/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://www.canopytours.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Redwood-forest-trails-free-activities-in-Rotorua.jpg” alt=”Redwood forest trails free activities in Rotorua” title_text=”Redwood forest trails free activities in Rotorua” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_divider][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Take a night cruise on lake Rotorua” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Copy” _builder_version=”4.16″ text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”16px” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_4_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_5_text_color=”#FFFFFF” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]
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![/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_divider][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Venture up the Skyline Rotorua Gondola” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Copy” _builder_version=”4.16″ text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”16px” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_4_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_5_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”]
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.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://www.canopytours.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/things-to-do-in-rotorua-at-night-skyline.jpg” alt=”things to do in rotorua at night skyline” title_text=”things to do in rotorua at night skyline” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”photo caption and credit” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”]
Photo: Fly down the mountain at Skyline Rotorua!
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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![/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://www.canopytours.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Whakarewarewa-top-10-things-to-do-in-rotorua-scaled.jpg” alt=”Whakarewarewa top 10 things to do in rotorua” title_text=”Whakarewarewa top 10 things to do in rotorua” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”photo caption and credit” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]
Photo: Whakarewarewa Living Village is a fantastic way to experience the culture in Rotorua.
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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![/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
