A little further from everyday

Rest and Reset

Sometimes the best escape isn't far away. It's simply a little further from everyday.

Rotorua invites you to slow down, reconnect and rediscover what matters. From luxury lakeside stays and restorative wellness experiences to quiet forest walks and memorable dining, this is a destination designed for quality time together.

Whether you're planning a romantic weekend, a three-night getaway or a summer reset, Rotorua offers space to breathe, time to reconnect and experiences that leave you feeling refreshed.

  • Restorative relaxation

    In Rotorua, a restorative break can be as simple as moving between water and warmth. Swim in a clear volcanic lake, step into a wood-fired sauna, soak beside the shoreline, then retreat to a beautifully designed stay surrounded by native bush.

  • Taking a slower pace

    What does summer wellness feel like in Rotorua? It's a slower pace of gentle lakeside and forest walks. Rotorua's stunning natural landscape offers simple ways to move, slow down and reconnect. Discover five relaxed walks to enjoy summer at your own pace.

  • A three-night Rotorua escape

    Unwind on a three-night Rotorua escape for two, with lakeside stays, geothermal hot pools, sauna sessions and redwood forest walks. Enjoy leisurely brunches, lakeside coffee and quiet moments together, from Friday afternoon to Monday morning.

  • Restore and connect

    Embrace the natural restorative treatments that await you and discover why Rotorua continues to be a sanctuary for those seeking both adventure and serenity.

Lake Rotorua

The lake's full name, Te Rotorua nui ā Kahumatamomoe, was given by the explorer Ihenga - a grandson of the captain of Te Arawa canoe Tamatekapua.

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Lake Tarawera

Famous for the size and condition of its rainbow trout. Prior to the Mount Tarawera eruption it was home to Māori villages and missionary settlements.

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Lake Rotoiti

Lake Rotoiti, 20 minutes from central Rotorua, is surrounded by lush native bush and features glow worm caves and a secluded hot pool complex.

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Lake Tikitapu

Lake Tikitapu, also known as Blue Lake, is a local favourite and well known to regular visitors to Rotorua.

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Summer is perfect for al fresco dining

From coffee beside the lake and brunch beneath the trees to fine dining overlooking the water.

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10 bucket list activities to do this summer

Rotorua is packed with the kind of experiences you’ll still be talking about long after summer ends.

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Discover the Rotorua you didn't know existed

Discover a slower, more indulgent side of Rotorua, where lakeside luxury, wellness experiences, fine dining and nature invite you to pause, reconnect and stay awhile.

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