Things To Do Rotorua

New Zealand

2 out of 52 Places to visit in New Zealand

₹ 72,000 onwards View Packages

Get Customized Packages

The Land of Diversity

Top Hotel Collections for Rotorua

Private Pool

Luxury Hotels

5-Star Hotels

Pet Friendly

Plan Your Travel To Rotorua

Places To Visit In Rotorua

Tamaki Maori Village

An award-winning experience by the banks of Lake Rotorua, Tamaki Maori Village is a peek into New Zealand's tribal facets. The village is approximately 3 hours from Rotorua and offers you a chance to dive into the Maori history and be a part of their culture and traditions. The village was an initiative by 2 Kiwi cowboys - Doug and Mike Tamaki. In 1989, they came up with the idea of telling a story of the Maori culture and traditions. Today, Tamaki Maori village has become a gathering place for all the Maori families who wants to come and share their culture and spread their knowledge. The experience has been widely acclaimed as one of the top 10 in the world and comes rich with interactive sessions on the Maoris' heritage, culture and customs. Coming here also includes the charge on pickup and drop from the city of Rotorua, and there is a traditional meal and a licensed bar to feast your senses on. It also gives you a once-in-a-lifetime chance to learn Maori artforms such as Poi and the Haka - traditional tribal dances. You can also book your tickets through the Google Chrome browser! Read More

TePuia is the hub of New Zealand’s Maori culture and thermal hot springs. It covers an area of 70 hectares in the Whakarewarewa Valley, located at the edge of town in Rotorua. It houses the world-renowned Pohutu geyser, followed by hot springs, mud pots, silica formations, and much more. There are national schools of wood carving, stone and bone carving, and weaving. TePuia houses a massive 60 hectares of geothermal hot springs. The place is located just five minutes from Rotorua central city, in Whakarewarewa valley. It is an iconic destination for visitors. It serves as home to the endangered species Kiwi. You will see these birds up close here and learn how they protect these nocturnal flightless birds. The world-famous Pohutu geyser erupts almost 20 times a day. It is also known as the Prince of Wales Four Feathers geysers. TePuia also consists of the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute. It serves the role of a guardian (kaitiaki) to the traditional Maori skills of carving and weaving for the upcoming generations. The prices start at $56 for guided tours. Read More

A century-old village, ruined due to a fatal volcanic eruption, namely the volcano of Mount of Tarawera on June 10th, 1886, now lies in fragments and desert along the coast of Lake Tarawera in New Zealand’s North Island. The spot is now a rage for tourists wide across for its local anecdotes, the fragmented relics of the past and excavation discoveries. One can expect a range of interactive stories being passed on by some experienced tour guides who were once locals of the village. When not busy walking by the waterfall, a definite archaeological spot, or listening to anecdotes being doled out, you may nestle inside designated tea rooms inside the native bush and enjoy the very famous Devonshire tea. You can also visit a gift shop at the end of the trip. Read More

With a dual UNESCO World Heritage Site status for its volcanic landscape and cultural significance, the Tongariro National Park is a must-see attraction in Rotorua, New Zealand. It is the oldest and the first of all National Parks in the country and is a marvel of nature with three breathing volcanoes - Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Tongariro in the heart of the park. This park presents its visitors with plenty of activities like walks and treks, skiing and snowboarding on Mount Ruapehu in the winters. Tongariro National Park offers the visitors to join the 'Tongariro Alpine Crossing' trek, with breathtaking views of the mountain and the landscape. It is considered one of the park's highlights and the best one-day trek in the country. This trek is a beautiful hike through the alpine meadows, native forests and volcanic craters of the park, and besides the trek, the walks and nature trails through the park are a great place to observe the diverse flora and fauna here. Another attraction to not miss is the majestic waterfalls seen on walks across the park on Great Lake Walkway and Huka Falls trails. Read More

With its six unique and thrilling rides, New Zealand’s adventure attraction, Velocity Valley, is unlike any other adventure park. With adrenaline-pumping through and trips which give out the chills, this park is the hotspot for extreme sports seekers and has the world’s only Shweeb Racer - human-powered racing pods hanging down a monorail track, in its exhibit. The ideal spot for adrenaline junkies and adventure seekers, Velocity Valley in Rotorua, New Zealand, offers six thrilling rides for visitors. Formerly the Agroventures Adventure Park, this place boasts of the world's first and only the Shweeb Racer, Agrojet, Rotorua Bungy, Freefall Xtreme, and Swoop and Freestyle Airbag. The Agrojet claims the world's first-ever commercial jet sprint tag and completes three laps around the park track through different routes. It is a treat for the hydrophilic as the ride sends water splashing with the boat's spinning. Read More

Located as a part of the Skyline Gondola Complex with its Tasting room situated at the top of the complex, Volcanic Hills Winery is everything the name suggests. There is an eclectic range of award-winning wines to choose from; there is a tasting room at a sky-high level and a stunning panoramic view of the Rotorua lakes looking over. It has a relaxed ambience where you can visit with your family, sit back and enjoy what Rotorua’s very own winery has to offer. The wine menu is produced and manufactured in the entire region of New Zealand, which is renowned for its extensive, high-quality wine like Martinborough, Central Otago, Gisborne, Marlborough, and Hawkes Bay. No prior appointment is required, and the winery is open daily from 11 am-6 pm. Read More

Flowing in all its glory for four hundred and twenty-five kilometres, the Waikato River has bagged the title of the longest river in New Zealand. Its journey begins in the central part of the North Island, from the eastern slopes of Mount Ruapehu, from which it flows through the largest lake of New Zealand, Lake Taupo, while joining the Tongariro River System. The naming of this river has an interesting background. The word Waikato translates to “flowing water” in the Maori language, and this gushing water body is held with great significance among the tribes who inhabit the area. The large Maori tribe, Tainui, consider it to be one of the primary sources of their pride and dignity, or as they call it, ‘mana’. The lake goes on to descend into the depths of the magnificent Huka Falls before cutting through the Waikato Plains running past nine hydroelectric power stations, and finally emptying itself into the vast Tasman Sea at Port Waikato. Read More

Waikite Valley Thermal Pools, established in 1972, are a complex of 10 different pools. 'Living water' of the Te Manarola spring can be experienced here. Te Manaroa spring is the largest single source of 100% pure boiling water in New Zealand. This water, naturally laden with calcite and sulphur free, comes directly from the depths of the earth. Each pool is drained and refilled with clean, pure water daily. No, where else is found such a pure bathing experience in New Zealand. Water for the pool comes straight from the spring and is cooled to 35-38°C before entering the pool. The 100% natural thermal water is neither chemically treated nor is it filtered or recycled back into the collections. The private spas allow the visitors to control the temperature of the pools. An informative Eco-trail to the Te Manaroa spring gives an insight into flora and fauna of the region. Read More

Waimangu Volcanic Valley, one of the youngest geothermal hot springs in New Zealand, is now becoming one of the typical tourist attractions in the country. One can enjoy a range of self-guided tours among volcanic craters, hot springs and wildlife. This attraction represents the volcanic eruption of Mt. Tarawera and how it affected this area's people and landscape. Waimangu Volcanic Valley is a must-visit for those who want to immerse into the ecology and botany of one of the world's most recent geothermal activities, one of which is the only geothermal system created within written history. This attraction not only has a range of sceneries to witness, such as lakes, hot springs, geysers and craters, but also has a wide variety of activities for visitors to indulge in. These include boat cruises, hiking trails and tours. What's more, you can add a guide sheet to your entry fee to get more information as you walk through this valley and make it a richer experience. Read More

The geothermal wonderland, Wai-O-Tapu, is one of the fascinating sculptures created after years of volcanic activity. It is most likely the only place that perfectly showcases New Zealand’s geothermal topography. Filled with sulphur mud baths, geysers and brightly coloured pools, this place has one of the highest geothermal ratings in the world. So, for those deeply interested in seeing geothermal activity, this is just the right place for you. The North Island of New Zealand is most accurately represented by geothermal activity in this area. Therefore, visiting Wai-O-Tapu for a couple of hours during the summer (December to February) is best. However, the place is exceptionally crowded during these months. So, those who want to see this place when it’s not filled with people should visit it during other months, early in the morning or during the last hour. Rated as one of the most surreal places in the world, this attraction is truly aesthetically pleasing. Read More