This North Island city is known for its geothermal activity and Maori culture. See geysers and carving at Te Puia, explore the colourful pools of Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, experience a cultural evening at Te Pa Tu or Mitai Maori Village and walk through the redwoods of Whakarewarewa Forest.
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List of all 29 things to do in Rotorua and where to find them
- Te Puia Hemo Rd (SH 30) Tickets and tours on Viator
- Te Pā Tū (Tamaki Māori Village) 1220, Hinemaru Street, Rotorua Central, Rotorua Tickets and tours on Viator
- Government Gardens Rotorua Oruawhata Drive, Rotorua, 3010 Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland 201 Waiotapu Loop Rd, Waiotapu Tickets and tours on Viator
- Whakarewarewa Forest (The Redwoods) Mokopuna Trail, Rotorua Lakes District, 3042 Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Mitai Maori Village 196 Fairy Springs Road, Fairy Springs, Rotorua 3015 Tickets and tours on Viator
- Lake Rotorua Tickets and tours on Viator
- Waimangu Volcanic Valley 587 Waimangu Rd Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Whakarewarewa Tukiterangi Street, Rotorua, 3010 Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Mt. Tarawera Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Polynesian Spa 1000 Hinemoa St Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Sulphur Point Hatupatu Drive, Rotorua, 3010 Tickets and tours on Viator
- Lady Knox Geyser Waiotapu Loop Road, Waiotapu, Rotorua Lakes District, Waikato Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Rotorua Museum (Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa) Oruawhata Drive, Government Gardens, Rotorua Tickets and tours on Viator
- Agrodome 141 Western Road, Ngongotaha, Rotorua Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake) Tarawera Road, Lake Ōkareka Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Buried Village of Te Wairoa 1180, Tarawera Road, Punaromia, Lake Tarawera Tickets and tours on Viator
- Lake Okareka 23A Millar Road, Lake Ōkareka, 3042 Tickets and tours on Viator
- Lake Rotoiti Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Maori Arts and Crafts Institute (Te Puia) Hemo Rd, Tihiotonga 3010 Website Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Blue Baths Government Gardens Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Velocity Valley 1335, Paradise Valley Road, Ngongotahā, Rotorua Tickets and tours on Viator
- Lake Rotokakahi (Green Lake) Lake Front Road, Rotorua Lakes District Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Ohinemutu 28 Kiharoa Street, Rotorua, 3040 Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Hell's Gate Geothermal Park Not shown on the map Tickets and tours on Viator
- Kaituna River Western Bay of Plenty District, Bay of Plenty, New ZealandNot shown on the map Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Paradise Valley Springs Wildlife ParkNot shown on the map Tickets and tours on Viator
- Waikite Valley Hot Pools Not shown on the map Tickets and tours on Viator
- Rangitaiki RiverThornton Hall Road, Thornton, 3194Not shown on the map Tickets and tours on Viator
Official websites and travel guides
- Official Rotorua website: www.rotoruanz.com
- Rotorua on Wikipedia
- All Rotorua tours and activities on Viator
Where To Stay In Rotorua: Interactive Rotorua Hotel Map
The city centre near the Government Gardens and lakefront is the most convenient base, while Fenton Street is lined with motels close to Te Puia. Lodges around the lakes suit travellers wanting quiet. Compare hotels below.
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