Sightseeing
The Redwoods is an amazing space for all. There are walks and Mountain Bike trails to suit all levels from the novice to the experienced. The Tree Top walk at night is also fantastic experience.
117 locals recommend
Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest
The Redwoods is an amazing space for all. There are walks and Mountain Bike trails to suit all levels from the novice to the experienced. The Tree Top walk at night is also fantastic experience.
A place of historical importance and stunning place to take your own postcard-worthy photos
57 locals recommend
Government Gardens
A place of historical importance and stunning place to take your own postcard-worthy photos
A great little walk that will give you a taste of some Geothermal activity. And it's Free! A central Nature park with geothermal foot baths, hot springs a little lake, plus picnic tables and a playground.
59 locals recommend
Kuirau Park
Ranolf StreetA great little walk that will give you a taste of some Geothermal activity. And it's Free! A central Nature park with geothermal foot baths, hot springs a little lake, plus picnic tables and a playground.
An Experiance
If you want an insight into the local culture then this is a perfect choice. It never fails to deliver.
26 locals recommend
Tamaki Maori Village
1220 Hinemaru StIf you want an insight into the local culture then this is a perfect choice. It never fails to deliver.
Some fun for the whole family. Even the little one can hop on with Mum & Dad. There's a track that suitable for beginners and a couple for the speed freaks!
198 locals recommend
Skyline Rotorua
178 Fairy Springs RdSome fun for the whole family. Even the little one can hop on with Mum & Dad. There's a track that suitable for beginners and a couple for the speed freaks!
Enjoy the leisurely ride up in the gondola. Once you're at the top that's where you'll find the cafe, restaurant, luge and Zipline activities along with amazing views over Lake Rotorua. It can get a little colder up there than at ground level so take a jumper or jacket as a precaution.
198 locals recommend
Skyline Rotorua
178 Fairy Springs RdEnjoy the leisurely ride up in the gondola. Once you're at the top that's where you'll find the cafe, restaurant, luge and Zipline activities along with amazing views over Lake Rotorua. It can get a little colder up there than at ground level so take a jumper or jacket as a precaution.
Simply relax and unwind from your day's activities in the thermal pools and recharge. There are a number of options available to suit.
131 locals recommend
Polynesian Spa
1000 Hinemoa StSimply relax and unwind from your day's activities in the thermal pools and recharge. There are a number of options available to suit.
Electric Bike Rotorua
1280 Fenton StSuch a cool way to get around and see some sights.
A guided tour through an authentic living Māori village where people live on a daily basis, using natural geothermal resources to cook, bathe and heat their homes as they have for centuries.
40 locals recommend
Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village
17 Tryon StA guided tour through an authentic living Māori village where people live on a daily basis, using natural geothermal resources to cook, bathe and heat their homes as they have for centuries.
Some fun for the kids (and the big kids). Nothing like hopping inside a big ball and then roll yourself down the hill while you are inside it.
45 locals recommend
ZORB™ Rotorua
525 Ngongotaha RdSome fun for the kids (and the big kids). Nothing like hopping inside a big ball and then roll yourself down the hill while you are inside it.
Food scene
Choose from the many restaurants and bars all undercover so its ideal even if its raining
134 locals recommend
Eat Street
Tutanekai StreetChoose from the many restaurants and bars all undercover so its ideal even if its raining
Always a treat and just a good old fashioned Ice cream Parlour
12 locals recommend
Lady Janes Ice Cream Parlour
1092 Tutanekai StAlways a treat and just a good old fashioned Ice cream Parlour
A great spot for a bite to eat and a coffee. Great food and Service as well as being open from 7am to 7pm - 7 days a week.
47 locals recommend
Capers Cafe + Store
1181 Eruera StA great spot for a bite to eat and a coffee. Great food and Service as well as being open from 7am to 7pm - 7 days a week.
City advice
Don't miss
Just a short stroll..
Most things are all with-in a short 5- 10min walk.. whether it’s the local dairy, KMart, movie theatre cafes, or the restaurants and bars down Eat Street.
Getting around
The city isn't very big so getting around is a breeze.
If walking or taking your car isn't an option, Rotorua has a Bus Service called City Ride. visit www.baybus.co.nz for timetables.