Rotorua is an adventure playground
Experience kiwi ingenuity at its best with our abundance of attractions
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 our visitors 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 by Rotorua Canopy Tours (who happens to be New Zealand's Supreme Tourism Award winner for 2016); the Luge and Sky Swing at Skyline Rotorua; ZORB giant inflatable balls; Indiana Jones style jungle bridges at Redwoods Altitude; 4WD Bush Safari, Monster 4x4, raceline karting and more 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, paraglide to soaring heights above the lake, or hop aboard Riverjet’s jet boat to visit a geothermal and geological gem called The Squeeze.
From the mild adventurer to the most hard-core action seeker, Rotorua will not disappoint. In fact, you will want to stay longer and do more!
Adventure Playground Rotorua - 1-hour 4x4 Self Drive
Adventure, Central
Adventure Playground is the place to be when visiting Rotorua. Try our new 1-hour 4x4 self drive CanAm Experience, before perhaps some horse trekking, our cultural 4wd buggy tours or claybird shooting. The choice is yours!
Agrojet - Velocity Valley
Adventure, Central
Experience the thrills and adrenaline rush through a high octane jet boat sprint course with Agrojet.
DriftKartz
Adventure, Central
Race on our indoor gokart drift track and see if you have what it takes to control our out of control race karts!
Foris Eco-tours
Adventure, Central
Foris Eco-tours offers guided tours of the spectacular Whirinaki Forest and Rotorua's premium rafting adventure down the gorgeous Rangitaiki River. Choose guided hiking or combined river and guided walking options.
Freefall Xtreme - Velocity Valley
Adventure, Central
Freefall Xtreme is the closest you will get to being a super hero as you fly on a giant outdoor wind column!
Manupirua hot pools - Katoa
Adventure, Central
Enjoy a scenic cruise through the Ohau Channel onto Lake Rotoiti with Katoa Lake Rotorua and disembark to enjoy a relaxing soak in the rejuvenating waters of the Manupirua Hot Springs.
Sledge The Kaituna River
Adventure, Central
River Sledging with Kaitiaki is the most intimate way to experience the adventure that is the Kaituna River.
Mokoia Island with Katoa Lake Rotorua
Adventure, Central
Enjoy an exhilarating jet boat ride across the beautiful Lake Rotorua with Katoa and explore Mokoia Island, considered sacred by local Maori, and learn about one of New Zealand’s most famous love stories.
Rotorua Bungy - Velocity Valley
Adventure, Central
Experience an adrenaline rush like no other with New Zealand's best value bungy at Velocity Valley. Looking down from a height of 43 metres, take in the stunning views of the nearby farmland, Lake Rotorua and Mokoia Island in the distance before you take the leap.
Shweeb Racer - Velocity Valley
Adventure, Central
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.