Title: Things to Do in Rotorua in 2026 | Expedia.com [Rotorua Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Rotorua.dx6048125)[Hotels in Rotorua](https://expedia.com/Rotorua-Hotels.d6048125.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Rotorua](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Rotorua.d6048125.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Rotorua](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Rotorua.d6048125.Car-Rental-Guide)[Rotorua Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Rotorua.d6048125.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Rotorua ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Rotorua Types of activities Where to stay [Rotorua Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Rotorua.dx6048125) ![Rotorua which includes a hot spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048125/9a8a8a74-9f75-477d-8283-18de79bd5c68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rotorua which includes a hot spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048125/9a8a8a74-9f75-477d-8283-18de79bd5c68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048125/92eec956-0480-43d1-8af7-0b0a6c6c4acb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Rotorua Attractions Perched on the Pacific Ring of Fire, the Rotorua region is best known for its geothermal marvels and thriving Maori heritage. Visit the Bay of Plenty, where Rotorua is located, for its unparalleled beauty and natural wonders that include bubbling mud springs, spouting geysers, and an abundance of naturally heated baths that draw travelers from around the world. While you're not exploring volcanic calderas, walk through dense forests, sit by the shores of Lake Rotorua, or immerse yourself in indigenous Polynesian culture in the Maori villages that dot the area. With innumerable things to do, from spa visits to hikes around volcanic craters, you can make your vacation in Rotorua one to remember. --- - ![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) --- ## Rotorua must see attractions ### 1\. 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) ### 2\. 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) ### 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\. Mitai Maori Village The Mitai Māori Village gives you and your family the chance to experience Māori food, art and traditions. The tours are not only educational, they are also very impressive and enjoyable. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Mitai-Maori-Village-Fairy-Springs.d553248621526967428.Vacation-Attraction) ![Rotorua showing indigenous culture, a river or creek and rainforest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526967428/72378831-de70-4036-a30e-fee1e8118bbb.jpg) ### 5\. Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute The Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute is dedicated to preserving Maori culture. Watch expert carvers and weavers produce sublime statues and garments. Listen to stories about why these arts are so precious to the country’s tribes and survey an array of exquisite handmade products. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Te-Puia-New-Zealand-Maori-Arts-And-Crafts-Institute-Whakarewarewa.d6126698.Vacation-Attraction) ![Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126698/09453007-51f9-417f-ab29-af320a114e30.jpg) ### 6\. Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park The purpose-built Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park takes a determined approach to wildlife protection and education. The conservation centre is a 9-hectare (22-acre) park that focuses on educating the public to assist in the repopulation of the illusive kiwi bird. Live bird shows, feeding sessions and a lake full of wild trout are combined with a breathtaking waterslide experience. Watch as kids play on the slide before dipping back into learning as they continue to explore the park. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6048125) ## Recommended things to do in Rotorua | Number of things to do | 150 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Wonderworld Rotorua - New Zealand's leading maze park](/things-to-do/wonderworld-amazement-park-rotorua-3d-maze-puzzles-games.a50055246.activity-details): $14 | | Top 5 things to do | [Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas](/things-to-do/hells-gate-mud-bath-spas.a1306413.activity-details)[Rotorua Duck Boat Guided City and Lakes Tour](/things-to-do/rotorua-duck-boat-guided-city-and-lakes-tour.a1395460.activity-details)[Te Ra Guided Experience](/things-to-do/te-ra-guided-experience.a476910.activity-details)[Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, Rotorua, New Zealand](/things-to-do/wai-o-tapu-thermal-wonderland-rotorua-new-zealand.a50958715.activity-details)[Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs](/things-to-do/rotorua-secret-spot-hot-tubs.a4756595.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Family Hot Pools and Freshwater Pool](/things-to-do/geothermal-and-freshwater-combo-family-pools-in-new-zealand.a47626766.activity-details)[Cultural Performance](/things-to-do/cultural-performance.a49351392.activity-details)[Wonderworld Rotorua - New Zealand's leading maze park](/things-to-do/wonderworld-amazement-park-rotorua-3d-maze-puzzles-games.a50055246.activity-details)[Rotorua: The Buried Village of Te Wairoa](/things-to-do/rotorua-the-buried-village-of-te-wairoa.a4542368.activity-details) | | With kids | [Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas](/things-to-do/hells-gate-mud-bath-spas.a1306413.activity-details)[Rotorua Duck Boat Guided City and Lakes Tour](/things-to-do/rotorua-duck-boat-guided-city-and-lakes-tour.a1395460.activity-details)[Te Ra Guided Experience](/things-to-do/te-ra-guided-experience.a476910.activity-details)[Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, Rotorua, New Zealand](/things-to-do/wai-o-tapu-thermal-wonderland-rotorua-new-zealand.a50958715.activity-details)[Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs](/things-to-do/rotorua-secret-spot-hot-tubs.a4756595.activity-details) | ## What to do in Rotorua - For free - By area - With kids ### Free Things to Do in Rotorua There's no need to endlessly reach for your wallet in Rotorua. The following won't cost a cent. **Waimangu Cauldron** \- Shut your eyes and take a deep breath — there's nothing like being close to the water for soothing the soul. **Rotorua Night Market** \- Look up your guidebook and find out why this place is worth adding to your must-see list. **Haiku Pathway** \- Appreciate the stark difference between the city and nature's wild beauty at this scenic place. **Government Gardens** \- Work on your green thumb and marvel at the many and varied plants on display. ### Areas & Neighborhoods in Rotorua The Rotorua region combines nature and history, its cities and Maori villages surrounded by volcanic mountains and flourishing forests. Spend your time exploring both, getting to know the character of New Zealand's northern coast. **Whakarewarewa** \- Often shortened to just Whaka by locals, Whakarewarewa is a literal hotspot of geothermal activity and living Maori culture. The area is dotted with impressive geysers like the famous Pohutu Geyser, as well as natural wonders like the Parekohuru hot springs and Te Werenga pools whose mud contains healing properties. Take a tour of the Maori village, immersing yourself in their heritage and seeing firsthand how the Maori people use geothermal activity to their advantage. Be sure to watch a performance of traditional song and dance and learn about local legends. **Tikitere** \- Tikitere is Rotorua's most active geothermal area. Commonly called "Hells Gate" for the boiling pools of sulfuric water that cloud the area with steam, the 50-acre (20-ha) geothermal park of Tikitere is ripe for exploring. See the steaming Kakahi Falls and dramatically named boiling pools like "Devil's Bath" and "Sodom and Gomorrah." The area also features a mud spa where you can treat yourself with an exfoliating, mineral-rich mud bath and soothing massage treatments performed by professionals. **Hamurana** \- Located north of Rotorua city, Hamurana is best known for its ethereal Hamurana Springs Reserve. Take a walk through a dense grove of towering Californian Redwood trees, following the Hamurana Stream until you reach the still, crystal-clear pools of fresh turquoise water that the area is famous for. Watch the Dancing Sands, named for the effect of water bubbling up from below the spring's sands. ### What to See in Rotorua Rotorua is filled with fascinating things to see, from displays of modern and Maori culture to glassy lakes and volcanic mountains. Visit the Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa, which is housed in the iconic Rotorua Bath House, to learn of the city's past and see galleries of works by national and global artists. The Rotorua region is also home to 17 lakes known collectively as the Lakes of Rotorua, many of which surround Mount Tarawera-the volcano responsible for the cataclysmic eruption in 1886\. The unique, jagged landscape created by the eruption is a popular spot for hikes and flights, with trails leading down into the crater itself. ### Sightseeing in Rotorua With a rich combination of deep history and incredible nature, Rotorua has no shortage of exciting adventures and things to do. Its position in the Volcanic Zone means there are countless fascinating geothermal areas to explore, including the Waimangu Volcanic Valley and Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, world famous for its vibrantly colored, bubbling Champagne Pool. Another way to experience the region's natural thermal advantages is through bathing, and Rotorua is famous for its hot springs, like those at Hells Gate. Many spa treatments take influence from Maori traditions, incorporating native herbs and Maori techniques. The Rotorua Mud Festival also celebrates the mineral-rich mud produced in the area. Discover more of Rotorua's incredible biodiversity at parks like the Rainbow Springs Nature Park, a conservation center for kiwi, tuatara, and other endemic animal and reptile species. Rotorua is filled with many thriving examples of Maori culture, and you can educate yourself about the indigenous Polynesian people in villages like Te Puia and Mitai, discovering how Maori heritage and traditions have helped shape modern New Zealand as much as Western settlers. ### Things to Do in Rotorua with Kids There are lots of incredible experiences in Rotorua that the entire gang will enjoy. These are a few of the most popular [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6048125&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly) around. - [4-Day Auckland to Wellington via Rotorua Tour](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/4-day-auckland-to-wellington-via-rotorua-tour.a951937.activity-details) - [Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/rotorua-tour-from-auckland-with-optional-extras.a510280.activity-details) - [Tauranga Cruise Excursion - Rotorua Explorer](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/tauranga-cruise-excursion-rotorua-explorer.a338494.activity-details) - [Tauranga Cruise Excursion - Rotorua & Te Puia Tour](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/tauranga-cruise-excursion-rotorua-te-puia-tour.a338498.activity-details) --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Rotorua? [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 Rotorua ![Skyline Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170998/76ce5618-94a0-4158-9cd5-2f338b022b4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Skyline Rotorua Take in the splendid scenery during a gondola ride and jump in a luge cart to navigate your way down the exciting mountain track. [](https://expedia.com/Skyline-Rotorua-Fairy-Springs.d6170998.Vacation-Attraction) ![Polynesian Spa featuring a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108090/3fdedc2c-cbab-4061-ab5c-3f9f8a29a73e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Polynesian Spa Set among the serene Government Gardens on the shores of Lake Rotorua, these hot pools are an idyllic place to relax and unwind. [](https://expedia.com/Polynesian-Spa-Rotorua.d6108090.Vacation-Attraction) ![Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest featuring forests](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126700/b7db01ba-feb9-4b2c-b691-1aa1261f7c9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world. [](https://expedia.com/Redwoods-Whakarewarewa-Forest-Whakarewarewa.d6126700.Vacation-Attraction) ![Rotorua showing night scenes and markets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635754896551/a157f57e-fa78-46ea-828f-8c88fb250f81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Eat Street During your trip to Rotorua, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Eat Street. [](https://expedia.com/Eat-Street-Inner-City.d553248635754896551.Vacation-Attraction) ![Rotorua showing indigenous culture, a river or creek and rainforest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526967428/72378831-de70-4036-a30e-fee1e8118bbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mitai Maori Village For a great insight into Māori customs and way of life, sign up for this magical, entertaining and educational cultural experience. [](https://expedia.com/Mitai-Maori-Village-Fairy-Springs.d553248621526967428.Vacation-Attraction) ![Amazing sight, the hot springs in this traditional Maori village. Very smelly!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048125/bc2eb169-4914-4622-a226-4cdc9acf1768.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village You can find out about the history of Rotorua with a trip to Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Whakarewarewa-The-Living-Maori-Village-Whakarewarewa.d553248621532610766.Vacation-Attraction) ![Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126698/98546993-394a-4a56-9099-8799f9b86ad3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute Discover more about the Maori people and the traditional arts and crafts that are integral to their culture. [](https://expedia.com/Te-Puia-New-Zealand-Maori-Arts-And-Crafts-Institute-Whakarewarewa.d6126698.Vacation-Attraction) ![This show was awesome! After the initiation you are welcomed into the village and go threw different stations learning about the culture and then you get a performance show and dinner. Definitely recommend and reservations book way out, so book early! And tip: ask for Mark to be your driver... Seriously I can't remember the last time I laughed so hard](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048125/db969533-3267-4563-b042-8d58fe787fa7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tamaki Maori Village You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Tamaki Maori Village during your trip to Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Tamaki-Maori-Village-Inner-City.d6219581.Vacation-Attraction) ![Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park featuring a waterfall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6171002/179da669-d3ee-43b0-82df-98339c84c50d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park Learn about New Zealand’s most famous bird as you explore this comprehensive wildlife park, complete with a lake full of trout and walk through aviaries. [](https://expedia.com/Rainbow-Springs-Kiwi-Wildlife-Park-Fairy-Springs.d6171002.Vacation-Attraction) ### Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Rotorua ![Lake Okareka showing a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135546/afe9a80f-43c5-4b49-ba98-bd3b14be0fd4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Lake Okareka Travelers like the parks in Lake Okareka, and Lake Tikitapu is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.com/Rotorua-Lake-Okareka.dx6135546) ![Aerial: Scenic Blue and green lakes, Rotorua, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635926198461/998a326f-1cba-49f0-a34b-bfd24fd3887b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.com/Rotorua-Whakarewarewa.dx553248635926198461) ![Four of a kind ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048125/b4c99a5b-c5da-447e-9c9a-3bbe608790d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Owhata If you're spending some time in Owhata, Lake Rotorua and Haiku Pathway are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Rotorua-Owhata.dx553248635976395211) ![Aerial view of Rotorua, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/939459702950367232/e43839d9-5d13-460c-93f7-81877aadb57e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Inner City While visiting Inner City, you might make a stop by sights like Tamaki Maori Village and Rotorua Central Mall. [](https://expedia.com/Rotorua-Inner-City.dx939459702950367232) ![Kuirau Park walk in Rotorua, the thermal wonderland of New Zealand.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/692988033134428160/23220576-801f-4554-86e4-83b0f5f936c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Glenholme Though Glenholme might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market. [](https://expedia.com/Rotorua-Glenholme.dx692988033134428160) ![Ngongotaha](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351186/e7610458-f987-48b6-8514-cdbb333d2058.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ngongotaha Ngongotaha is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Rotorua and Agrodome. [](https://expedia.com/Rotorua-Ngongotaha.dx6351186) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Rotorua.dx6048125.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP..Neighborhoods) --- 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 Rotorua ![Lake Tarawera featuring a beach as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108134/bdb77130-4da7-49e5-a693-c3e8eecbce18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lake Tarawera ![Waikato Region aerial view on a cloudy summer day. Countryside of New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048128/c5014af9-e5aa-4bc5-9c31-a4b93ae76d65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Horohoro ![Even though it was overcast, Lake Okataina was gorgeous. The freezing water didn’t stop us from going for a swim!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108119/e7d6affe-5d83-41e4-89d2-e4e1bebf1b94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lake Okataina ![Landscape photo of a jetty on Lake Rotoiti, New Zealand. This jetty is within the Nelson Lakes National Park and is one of the most Instagrammed locations in New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135545/3c048aa5-61d8-4661-aabe-74ea09d75ef9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mourea ![Hamurana which includes a river or creek and forest scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610836/c80765fc-4bd9-4ac0-8df7-3e40ff9bccd7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hamurana ![Okere Falls Scenic Reserve featuring rapids, a river or creek and forests](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108130/9c2b491d-6589-49d5-b7c4-bf98d65de6c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Okere Falls ![little waterfall in the Lion park at patadise valley springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108106/27142b8b-bfa8-4226-a917-8bc990202811.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ngongotaha Valley ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rotorua worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Rotorua? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Rotorua? ### Is three days enough to stay in Rotorua? ### Is Rotorua a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Rotorua with kids? > - 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