For the fans
Getting to and around Rotorua is easy, so all you have to do is enjoy your stay. Sample mouth-watering indigenous flavours, lose yourself in nature or test your limits with world-first adventure activities.
Sightseeing
There is an extensive range of tour companies based in Rotorua. Explore the region on foot, on board a paddle steamer or WWII amphibious vehicle, by helicopter, limousine, 4WD or mountain bike. Or hire a rental car and go solo. The choice is yours. There is also a good public bus network linking the city to the rest of the North Island.
However you see the region, it’ll be the experience of a lifetime.
Rotorua is a vibrant hub and the gateway to the central North Island and its many delights. It’s part of the Thermal Explorer Highway, a self-drive route that also meanders through Taupo, Ruapehu and the Waikato. It’s an unforgettable experience packed with captivating scenery, natural spas, ski fields, wineries and great food.
Attractions and activities
Rotorua is well known for its culture, adventure and geothermal activities, but it also offers outdoor experiences set in a stunning natural playground. Whakarewarewa Forest is known worldwide for its fantastic mountain biking. It boasts around 90km of trails, from beginner and family tracks to cross-country rides for experts chasing extreme action.
Explore on foot, on a casual walk or challenging hike around sparkling lakes or through farms, wetlands, native bush or rainforest. Brave a scree run into the crater of dormant volcano Mt Tarawera or fish for trout and cook your catch in hot thermal sand on a secluded beach.
A short drive from the city centre you’ll find Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park and Paradise Valley Springs, both first-class wildlife experiences, and The Agrodome, which runs entertaining shows based around farm animals.
Visit www.rotoruaNZ.com for more information and bookings.
