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New Zealand · ROTORUA TOURS AND ATTRACTIONS

The 15 Best Rotorua Tours & Attractions

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Rotorua puts geothermal parks, native forest and Māori-owned hosts inside a fifteen-minute drive of each other, which is why two nights here beats one. These 15 are the ones to build those days around, with opening times that matter (the Wai-O-Tapu geyser goes off at a fixed hour), what each ticket includes, and which combinations operators sell together.

Rotorua Canopy Tours: 2.5Hour Native Forest Zipline Adventure

Rotorua Canopy Tours: 2.5Hour Native Forest Zipline Adventure - Safety briefing first, then the fun actually starts

1.Rotorua Canopy Tours: 2.5Hour Native Forest Zipline Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,563 reviews · from $123Our pick

Zipline through Rotorua’s 1000-year-old native forest canopy on a small-group adventure with free digital photos and wet-weather gear.

“First time in attempting zip lining! Fantastic way to experience the tree canopy, the forest and the fun of the zip lines. Vincent and Lauren (aka Red and Elsa) were knowledgable guides who made us feel safe and comfortable. Thank you to Lauren for helping me reduce my anxiety in being so high and stepping off platforms. A must do experience for everyone!”

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Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket

Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket - Champagne Pool, Artist’s Palette, and Devil’s Bath: What the Hot-Pool Loop Is Really About

2.Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,601 reviews · 3 months · from $28

Full-day Wai-O-Tapu entry near Rotorua, timed Lady Knox Geyser show, and three walking loops to see Champagne Pool, mud pools, and more.

“We arrived for the Lady Knox geyser and were directed to park efficiently and then walked to the viewing area. It was raining quite a bit so we were unable to sit and it was more difficult to see with umbrellas in the way however it was worth it to see the geyser. We then drove to the main park and luckily it stopped raining. The park was well worth the visit and well laid out with the 3 walks to suit everyone. The paths were good and not too slippery despite the rain. It was a fabulous experience.”

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Rotorua’s Ultimate Zipline: 6 ziplines, 400 m Tandem, Cliff Walk

Rotorua’s Ultimate Zipline: 6 ziplines, 400 m Tandem, Cliff Walk - Swing bridges, staircases, and how the course stays interesting

Rotorua Rafting: Kaituna River White Water Rafting & Free Sauna

Rotorua Rafting: Kaituna River White Water Rafting & Free Sauna - What you wear on the water (and what to bring for comfort)

4.Rotorua Rafting: Kaituna River White Water Rafting & Free Sauna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,952 reviews · from $83

Go white-water rafting on the Kaituna River in Rotorua, tackle Tutea Falls, then warm up with a free sauna. Equipment included.

“What an awesome experience this was! From the shuttle bus to the drop off, the energy and fun created by our guide, Lucas, was fantastic! Such a beautiful setting too, loved spending time on this beautiful river. So much fun, has definitely been a highlight of our NZ experience! Thanks everyone, you're doing an amazing job!!”

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Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua

Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua - Getting There: Pickup, Location, and Timing You Can Plan Around

5.Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,294 reviews · from $104

See Māori culture in Rotorua with a bush walk, waka canoe, hangi buffet, haka and poi show, hotel pickup, and glowworms.

“It was an outstanding evening from the time we arrived until we left. What a great introduction to the world of Māori that our friends from England experienced. The genuine warmth of the hosts, the eloquence of the MC and the clear pride of those performing dance and songs made the evening a highlight of their visit to New Zealand. I felt proud of who we are and the richness of the culture we treasure.”

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Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner

Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner - Getting there smoothly: pickup timing and the 12km ride south

Rotorua: Hell’s Gate Outdoor Mud Spa & Guided Walk

Rotorua: Hell's Gate Outdoor Mud Spa & Guided Walk - Getting there from Rotorua and choosing your start time

Rotorua Rafting: Kaituna River White Water Experience

Rotorua Rafting: Kaituna River White Water Experience - Getting to the Ōkere section: the short warm-up that makes the rapids fun

From Rotorua: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Festive Lunch

From Rotorua: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Festive Lunch - The coach ride: scenery, stories, and getting you in the mood

Rafting Rotorua Kaituna White Water Rafting | Kaitiaki Adventures

Rafting Rotorua Kaituna White Water Rafting | Kaitiaki Adventures - How the day flows: pickup, briefing, and getting to the river

Waitomo Caves & Rotorua – Te Puia Small-Group Tour from Auckland

Waitomo Caves & Rotorua - Te Puia Small-Group Tour from Auckland - Waitomo Glowworm Caves: what a guided, low-light cave experience really means

11.Waitomo Caves & Rotorua – Te Puia Small-Group Tour from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 681 reviews · from $253

Glowworms underground and Rotorua geothermal culture in one small-group day trip from Auckland, with tickets, snacks, and pickup included.

“Trent, our tour guide, was so wonderful!! This was an all day tour and he made sure to point out all of the sites along the way to Roturua and answered any questions we had. He provided snacks and drinks and made sure we were comfortablRead more”

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Rotorua: The National Kiwi Hatchery Kiwi Encounter Tour

Rotorua: The National Kiwi Hatchery Kiwi Encounter Tour - Entering the Agrodome area, then heading to the hatchery

12.Rotorua: The National Kiwi Hatchery Kiwi Encounter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 671 reviews · 1 hour · from $44

Rotorua Kiwi Hatchery tour: egg and chick viewing, nocturnal kiwi house, and 100% ticket funding conservation in 1 hour.

“Nico was an amazing tour guide! And so very knowledgeable! we were so blessed to see the 2 kiwi and a newborn hatchling just 24 hrs old!! 🙏 thank you for all the conservation efforts to save these National Kiwi treasures!”

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Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton - Getting into Hobbiton, admission is part of the deal

13.Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 563 reviews · from $189

Hobbiton day tour from Rotorua with round-trip hotel pickup, guided movie-set walk, and lunch at the Green Dragon Inn.

“Great day. Ngata, our bus driver got us on our way and was both amateur historian, cultural guide and comedian! Hobbitton is everything you'd hope for; The Shire, hobbit holes, the Green Dragon Inn and the great lunch we had in the marquee. Plenty of opp for photos and a relaxed bus ride back to Rotorua. Strong recommend.”

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Rotorua Forest Hot Tub Soak at Secret Spot

Rotorua Forest Hot Tub Soak at Secret Spot - Price, timing, and what 45 minutes really means

14.Rotorua Forest Hot Tub Soak at Secret Spot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 556 reviews · from $27Best value

Private 45 min cedar hot tub in Whakarewarewa Forest, with cold plunge and tub-side drinks. Rotorua calm for $27.93.

“Staff is sooooo friendly !!! The spa baths are absolutely incredible. We went at 7:15, perfect time as you still caught some sunlight as well as a hint of the sunset.”

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Velocity Valley Rotorua

Velocity Valley Rotorua - Your ride lineup: Swoop, Agrojet, Freefall Xtreme, and Shweeb

15.Velocity Valley Rotorua

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 537 reviews · from $40

Adrenaline rides in Rotorua, minutes from town. Mix-and-match Swoop, Agrojet, Freefall Xtreme, or Shweeb, with guides on hand.

“Amazing!! From arrival we were greeted with a warm welcome. The rides were amazing! Purchasing these items from individual operators outside of Velocity would cost so much money!! We done so many at a fraction of the cost. LOVED IT 😻”

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