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1-Day Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Options

Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras

$265

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

Agrodome Farm Experience including Farm Show and Farm Tour - Rotorua

$38

per adult

Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal

$138

per adult

The Hell's Gate Experience

$66

per adult

98% of travellers recommend

Monster 4X4 Thrill Ride at Off Road NZ

$39

per adult

Ultimate self-drive rail car journey

$46

per adult

Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing

$49

per adult

Hell's Gate Geothermal Walk

$26

per adult

Rotorua: Jade Carving Experience at a Local Studio

$26

per adult

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Mokoia Island

Accessible only on a guided tour, this small island at the centre of Lake Rotorua is rich in native birdlife and Māori history and culture.

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Mount Maunganui

Mount Maunganui is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Pilot Bay Beach or Maunganui Beach.

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Papamoa Beach

Unique features of Papamoa Beach include the beaches and shopping. Make a stop by Papamoa Beach or Bay of Plenty while you're exploring the area.

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Papamoa

When in Papamoa, you can plan a visit to Gordon Spratt Reserve and Papamoa Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Inner City

While visiting Inner City, you might make a stop by sights like Tamaki Maori Village and Rotorua Central Mall.

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Whakarewarewa

The panoramic lake views and luxurious spas are just a few highlights of Whakarewarewa. Make a stop by Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village or Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute while you're exploring the area.

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