Title: Things to Do in Waikite Valley in 2026 | Expedia.com [Hotels in Waikite Valley](https://expedia.com/Waikite-Valley-Hotels.d692485687733874688.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Car Rentals in Waikite Valley](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Waikite-Valley.d692485687733874688.Car-Rental-Guide)[Waikite Valley Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Waikite-Valley.d692485687733874688.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Waikite Valley ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Waikite Valley Types of activities [Waikite Valley Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Waikite-Valley.dx692485687733874688) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ## Waikite Valley must see attractions ### 1\. Polynesian Spa Located adjacent to beautiful Lake Rotorua, the steaming baths of the Polynesian Spa are the perfect place to destress. Soak in steamy, cleansing water while you gaze out across the pristine lake. Escape to your very own private pool or play on the slides in the large family area. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Polynesian-Spa-Rotorua.d6108090.Vacation-Attraction) ![Polynesian Spa featuring a pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108090/7dcc835d-d3bf-4b0d-a95e-6b3666a422cc.jpg) ### 2\. Skyline Rotorua Skyline Rotorua cable car carries passengers up Mount Ngongotaha to a height of 487 metres (1,598 feet). Admiring the views isn’t the only thing to do at the summit. Sip a coffee in the café, fly over dense forest on the zip line or steer down the steep luge course. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Skyline-Rotorua-Fairy-Springs.d6170998.Vacation-Attraction) ![Skyline Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170998/4baeead8-1912-47ba-8a95-9389a93a4532.jpg) ### 3\. Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest is a tranquil woodland park crisscrossed by trekking and biking trails. Set off on a hike past thermal ponds and geysers or admire eucalyptus trees and immense Californian Redwoods while horseback riding. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Redwoods-Whakarewarewa-Forest-Whakarewarewa.d6126700.Vacation-Attraction) ![Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest which includes forests, night scenes and a suspension bridge or treetop walkway](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126700/5bad7f0c-8a42-483a-a9e9-18582cefd11f.jpg) ### 4\. Huka Falls Stand close to the Huka Falls and watch as powerful cascades of fast flowing water come crashing down from a height of 36 feet (11 meters) into a pool. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Huka-Falls-Rotokawa.d6108156.Vacation-Attraction) ![Huka Falls](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108156/11fcc376-171c-46ee-b5c1-4b53d0a9eed0.jpg) ### 5\. Lake Rotoiti Take in views of forest-fringed waters, shimmering glow worm caves and the Southern Alps at Lake Rotoiti in the Nelson Lakes National Park. Surrounded by towering mountains, all the lakes in this park were carved out by glaciers over thousands of years and have remained largely untouched. As well as making for a spectacular landscape, this has also allowed native wildlife to thrive. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Lake-Rotoiti-Bay-of-Plenty-Region.d6052731.Vacation-Attraction) ![Lake Rotoiti showing tranquil scenes and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052731/0864ae02-fa64-4e67-95ef-ea6ac21ee9cc.jpg) ### 6\. Lake Rotorua Visit Lake Rotorua and you will find no shortage of things to do. Swim in the calm, clear waters by the city’s edge or set off on foot in search of your own private bay. Kayak to mystical Mokoia Island or sit back and relax on a boat cruise. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Lake-Rotorua-Bay-of-Plenty-Region.d6108094.Vacation-Attraction) ![Lake Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108094/c3c69607-dd07-4b7d-b17b-0484ce85037c.jpg) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_692485687733874688) ## Recommended things to do in Waikite Valley | Number of things to do | 50 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Rotorua: The Buried Village of Te Wairoa](/things-to-do/rotorua-the-buried-village-of-te-wairoa.a4542368.activity-details): $16 | | Top 5 things to do | [Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, Rotorua, New Zealand](/things-to-do/wai-o-tapu-thermal-wonderland-rotorua-new-zealand.a50958715.activity-details)[Rotorua based Small Group Morning Tour Waimangu and Wai O Tapu](/things-to-do/rotorua-based-small-group-morning-tour-waimangu-and-wai-o-tapu.a1394916.activity-details)[Te Ra Guided Experience](/things-to-do/te-ra-guided-experience.a476910.activity-details)[Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure](/things-to-do/rotorua-redwoods-altitude-high-ropes-adventure.a47908711.activity-details)[Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/waiotapu-thermal-park-and-lady-knox-geyser-entry-ticket.a48112687.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Cultural Performance](/things-to-do/cultural-performance.a49351392.activity-details)[Rotorua: The Buried Village of Te Wairoa](/things-to-do/rotorua-the-buried-village-of-te-wairoa.a4542368.activity-details) | | With kids | [Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, Rotorua, New Zealand](/things-to-do/wai-o-tapu-thermal-wonderland-rotorua-new-zealand.a50958715.activity-details)[Rotorua based Small Group Morning Tour Waimangu and Wai O Tapu](/things-to-do/rotorua-based-small-group-morning-tour-waimangu-and-wai-o-tapu.a1394916.activity-details)[Te Ra Guided Experience](/things-to-do/te-ra-guided-experience.a476910.activity-details)[Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure](/things-to-do/rotorua-redwoods-altitude-high-ropes-adventure.a47908711.activity-details)[Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/waiotapu-thermal-park-and-lady-knox-geyser-entry-ticket.a48112687.activity-details) | ## What to do in Waikite Valley --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Waikite Valley? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Waikite Valley #### Waikite Valley Thermal Pools Take the family on an outing to Waikite Valley Thermal Pools during your trip to Waikite Valley. While in this quaint area, find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.com/Waikite-Valley-Thermal-Pools-Waikite-Valley.d553248621532610761.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Waikite Valley ![Waimangu's steaming landscape ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353174/0ef0cdab-fdbd-439e-a3ce-62bf1ce70614.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Waimangu ![Rotorua which includes forests as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353176/0c91a647-7504-4684-b242-8b53511d0a91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Waiotapu ![All the colours of the rainbow, well nearly!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353252/df16bb3d-69e0-4c98-92f8-3d2a1f979bd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ohakuri ![All the colours of the rainbow, well nearly!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353252/df16bb3d-69e0-4c98-92f8-3d2a1f979bd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mihi ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waikite Valley worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Waikite Valley? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Waikite Valley? ### Is three days enough to stay in Waikite Valley? ### What are some activities to do in Waikite Valley with kids? > - [Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, Rotorua, New Zealand](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/wai-o-tapu-thermal-wonderland-rotorua-new-zealand.a50958715.activity-details) > - [Rotorua based Small Group Morning Tour Waimangu and Wai O Tapu](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/rotorua-based-small-group-morning-tour-waimangu-and-wai-o-tapu.a1394916.activity-details) > - [Te Ra Guided Experience](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/te-ra-guided-experience.a476910.activity-details) > - [Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/rotorua-redwoods-altitude-high-ropes-adventure.a47908711.activity-details) > - [Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/waiotapu-thermal-park-and-lady-knox-geyser-entry-ticket.a48112687.activity-details) ### What to do in Waikite Valley for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Waikite Valley? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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