Rotorua is an adventure playground!
We’re lucky to have some of the country’s most innovative and clever people living right here in Rotorua who have nothing better to do than invent and create amazing attractions and activities for all to enjoy.
The list is long, so pull up a chair: the pedal-powered monorail Shweeb Racer, Freefall Xtreme, Agrojet and more at Velocity Valley; ziplines and swing bridges through ancient forest with Rotorua Canopy Tours; the Luge and Skyswing at Skyline Rotorua; ZORB giant inflatable balls; Indiana Jones style jungle bridges at Redwoods Altitude; self-drive 4WD Bush Safari, Monster 4x4 Thrill Ride and Raceline Karting at Off Road NZ. Drive your own 4x4 cart up Mount Ngongotahā and shoot some claybirds at Adventure Playground.
Try whitewater sledging or rafting the world-famous Kaituna River which is home to the world’s highest commercially raftable waterfall.
Fly across Lake Rotorua in a jet boat or hop aboard Riverjet’s jet boat to visit a geothermal and geological gem called The Squeeze.
For the mild adventurer to the most hard-core action seeker, Rotorua will not disappoint. In fact, you wouldn't be judged for wanting to stay longer and do more!
Kaitiaki Adventures - Crater Walks on Mount Tarawera
Adventure
Multi-award winning Kaitiaki Adventures is passionate about continually providing world-class adventure tourism experiences in Rotorua. They love to share Aotearoa’s stunning environment, history and unique Māori culture, all the while infusing your experience with the warm and caring manaakitanga (hospitality) Rotorua is renowned for.
Rotorua Canopy Tours
Adventure
Soar through the trees and experience New Zealand’s ancient forest like never before – in two award-winning zipline adventures. Lose yourself on this engaging encounter with the natural world, exploring ancient native forest via ziplines, suspended swing bridges, treetop platforms and more on this unforgettable nature adventure.
Swoop at Velocity Valley
Adventure, North
Experience the giant sky swing as you SWOOP over Velocity Valley.
Kaitiaki Adventures - Rafting the Kaituna River
Adventure
Multi-award winning Kaitiaki Adventures is passionate about continually providing world-class adventure tourism experiences in Rotorua. They love to share Aotearoa’s stunning environment, history and unique Māori culture, all the while infusing your experience with the warm and caring manaakitanga (hospitality) Rotorua is renowned for.
Rotofobia Escape Adventure
Adventure
The door closes behind you. You're locked in. You have 60 minutes to get out... Tick tock... Tick tock..
Shweeb Racer at Velocity Valley
Adventure, North
Get your legs pumping as you blast off on a pedal-powered pod that combines monorail efficiency and bicycle mechanics in a 600-metre race.
Skyswing Rotorua at Skyline
Adventure, North
Skyswing Rotorua challenges you to face your fears on Rotorua's HIGHEST and FASTEST adrenaline rush.
Motion Entertainment
Adventure, East
Fun for all ages with 10 attractions under one roof. Create your own adventure in New Zealand's largest range of face-to-face fun in the country!
Skyline Rotorua Luge and Gondola
Adventure, North
Skyline Rotorua is an all-weather attraction, and is open every day of the year.
Kaituna Cascades Rafting Company
Adventure
Join the Original Kaituna Rafting Company for an unbeatable grade 5 white-water experience on one of New Zealand's most exciting and beautiful rivers!