“Kia ora” welcome to Rotorua,
Where families can enjoy many free activities
We proudly claim that Rotorua captures the best of New Zealand all in one place!
Whether seeking to experience Maori culture, geothermal earth forces, spa rejuvenation, thrills and adventure, or any of the other natural assets such as 16 lakes, some of the world's best mountain biking trails, fantastic trout fishing and myriad forest walking tracks – Rotorua delivers it all!
This site, Rotorua's official website, details all essential Rotorua information including attractions and activities, tours and daytrips, the vast range of accommodation choices, what's on now plus upcoming events, and how to get here. We also showcase our art, culture, history, legends, personalities, buildings, population and weather.
"Rotorua - feel the spirit – Manaakitanga" is our catch-cry . . . and it holds a pretty powerful promise as well as an invitation to experience our extraordinary slice of New Zealand. A deep-rooted Maori cultural concept, Manaakitanga places a responsibility on us as your hosts to give you the best of ourselves, our time and our history.
“Nau mai, haere mai” Welcome, welcome, welcome to Rotorua
Top school holiday spot
As the school holidays came to an end and suitcases were emptied, online travel website Wotif.co.nz released the recent school holidays’ top five holiday spots in the North and South...
Geothermal Wonderland
Winter’s chillier temperatures are beginning to settle in and for visitors to Rotorua’s geothermal wonderland this is good news: atmospheric changes during the cooler months bring the...
Rotorua opens NZCycleTrail
A 37 kilometre section of Nga Haerenga, New Zealand Cycle Trail was officially opened at Te Puia in Rotorua this morning, in an event attended by the Associate Minister for Tourism Hon Chris Tremain,...
NZ Singlespeed Champs 2013
NZ Singlespeed Champs to return to Rotorua in 2013 There’s exactly one year till the 2013 New Zealand Singlespeed Championships when the event will return to where it...
New AirNZ jet service
Air New Zealand Jet services boost for summer 2012/13. Domestic jet services are set to return to Rotorua in the 2012 - 2013 summer season linking Rotorua and Queenstown. Air New Zealand today...
Wetland to improve quality
Anyone flying over Rotorua in the future will be in no doubt what part of the country lies below when they see the name ‘Rotorua’ spelled out in giant letters as part of...
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Blues Cruise - Jimi Hocking & Mike Garner Band
June 1, 2013
The Rotorua Blues Festival offers a leisurely two hour cruise aboard the Crown Jewel of Lake Cruising, the Lakeland Queen. Modelled on the Mississippi river boats...
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Blues Cruise - Laura Collins Blues Band & Lil' Ian Goodsman
June 2, 2013
The Rotorua Blues Festival offers a leisurely two hour cruise aboard the Crown Jewel of Lake Cruising, the Lakeland Queen. Modelled on the Mississippi river boats...
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Bob Kerr: Gold Strike
May 26, 2013
Based on ‘Black Tuesday’ (12 November 1912), this impressive exhibition of over 20 oil paintings by Bob Kerr depicts the grim reality of the infamous Waihi gold...
Deals of the month
$136.00NZ incl GST
per adult
Mitai Beauty by Night
Combine a cultural experience with an enchanting visit to Rainbow Springs Nature Park
Deals of the month
$99.00NZ incl GST
per person (13yrs+)
River Rats - Kaituna River
The ultimate rafting experience, with the world’s highest commercially rafted waterfall
Deals of the month
$558.00NZ incl GST
2 Aduts
Jet Boat + Thermal Soak
Enjoy 2 nights at Sudima Hotel including breakfast and walk the 'Squeeze' to thermal pool
Deals of the month
$75.00NZ incl GST
per adult
Hells Gate Mud Bath & Spa
Includes a Mud Bath and Spa and walk through the Geothermal Reserve
Deals of the month
$376.00NZ incl GST
2 Adults
Couples Pamper Weekend
Enjoy some time out with this 2 night package including accommodation, breakfast and Polynesian Spa
Deals of the month
$378.00NZ incl GST
Family Stay & Luge
2 nights family fun staying at Holiday Inn incl uding breakfast plus gondola & 10 luge rides to shar






