Rotorua is a place to create memories that you’ll be talking about for years to come
Travelling with your family is exciting and loads of fun – especially when the best attractions, cafés, restaurants and free things to do are all within easy access (think: less time for backseat feuds!).
Feed the animals and your love for adventure
Who doesn’t love to stop and snuggle actual live giant bunnies on a mini golf course? Or feed furry alpaca, sheep and other farm animals at Rotorua Heritage Farm, or visit the small-animal enclosure at aMAZEme (also a great place to lose the kids for a while!)?
If adventure is at the top of your list, roll downhill in a giant inflatable ZORB, race each other on Luges at Skyline Rotorua, and much more.
Get out into nature
Geothermal parks always leave the kids in awe over the steam, bubbling mud, erupting geysers and colourful lakes that look like they’re straight out of a Dr Seuss book. Several hot pools have family zones for a bit of fun. Whakarewarewa Forest (aka “The Redwoods”) as well 14 of our 18 lakes are free to visit year-round.
Rainy day activities
If the weather isn’t cooperating, Motion Entertainment has your back, offering ten-pin bowling, mini golf, trampoline park, laser tag, escape rooms, Chipmunks Playland, and electronic games galore.
The 3D Trick Art Gallery and a WWII amphibious duck vehicle tour are also on offer to keep everyone entertained.
Action Bug - Rangitāiki with Riverbug.NZ
Family Fun, Central
Try something truly new! This Action Bug tour mixes a riverbug with generous portions of whitewater in a breathtaking gorge on the Rangitāiki river between Rotorua and Whakatāne. This is an unforgettable experience that's unique to the Bay of Plenty.
Horse Trekking Lake Okareka
Family Fun, East
Horse trek through 500 acres of native bush and 1,500 acres of working sheep and cattle farm with stunning views of Lake Okareka, Lake Tarawera and Mount Tarawera.
Real Rotorua
Family Fun, Central
See the largest display of glow worms in Rotorua. Real Rotorua takes you on a journey through waterfalls, wildlife and native forest, all under the cover of darkness.
Hui E! Kai E
Family Fun, South
Tamaki Māori Village offers a new day time experience where you get hands on with food and story.
Lake Tikitapu - Blue Lake
Family Fun, East
Lake Tikitapu, affectionately known as Blue Lake, is a local favourite and well known to regular visitors to Rotorua.
3D Trick Art Gallery
Family Fun, Central
3D Trick Art Gallery is the first and only 3D Trick Art Gallery in New Zealand!
Diversion Maze Park
Family Fun, Central
Relax in the courtyard with a barista coffee or a refreshment from our selection made by NZ companies.
Fancy Meow Cat Café
Family Fun, Central
Fancy Meow Cat Café is New Zealand's only cat café with pure-bred cats and kittens.
Manupirua Hot Pools with Katoa Lake Rotorua
Family Fun, 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.
Morning Lakes Tour
Family Fun, Central
Get you Off The Beaten Track with Real Rotorua, whilst visiting the best locations and viewing points that Rotorua has to offer.
Paddle Board Rotorua
Family Fun, Central
Paddle Board Rotorua are Rotorua's premium paddle boarding and kayak experience providers. Well known for their paddle board and kayak glow worm tours.
Adventure Playground Rotorua - 1-hour 4x4 Self Drive
Family Fun, 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!