Spouting geysers, bubbling mud pools, steaming vents, boiling lakes and colourful sinter terraces are just about everywhere in and around Rotorua
Besides taking advantage of our glorious hot pools, you must make time to check out our spectacular geothermal parks – each one so different from the others – in and around the city. These incredible, surreal places will leave you in awe and provide the most amazing backdrop for your photography.
Be sure to make time for Kuirau Park, just a few minutes’ walk from the city centre. Meandering paths through this city park take you to see mud pools and hot pools (too hot for bathing!). Then, take a load off and soak your feet in the free foot bath.
Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools Water Taxi
Geothermal Wonders, East
Indulge in a genuine off the beaten track geothermal experience.
Geyser By Night – Te Puia Light Trails
Geothermal Wonders, Central
When darkness falls the true love story of Rotorua’s geothermal wonderland comes to life.
Steaming Cliffs Kayak at Lake Rotomahana
Geothermal Wonders, South
Explore the amazing scenery of Lake Rotomahana on this spectacular guided kayaking tour.
Mount Tarawera Volcanic Crater Hike - Kaitiaki Adventures Aotearoa
Geothermal Wonders, Central
Experience the unique landscape and history of Mount Tarawera, famous for its eruption on June 10, 1886, which created the world’s youngest geothermal valley of Waimangu.
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
Geothermal Wonders, Central
New Zealand's most colourful geothermal attraction is just a short drive from either Rotorua or Taupo. This is an area in which the landscape has been sculptured by geothermal activity and where unique volcanic features can be viewed from well defined tracks.
Real Rotorua
Geothermal Wonders, Central
Experience the Real Rotorua... with guided sight-seeing tours of the Rotorua area.
Whakarewarewa - The Living Māori Village
Geothermal Wonders, Central
Home of the Tuhourangi, Ngati Wahiao (Māori sub tribes) people and located on a geothermal plateau, Whakarewarewa village is New Zealand’s oldest continuous Māori tourism experience’s pre-dating the world famous Pink & White Terraces.
Waimangu Volcanic Valley
Geothermal Wonders, Central
We connect people with the beating heart of the world’s youngest geothermal valley, its unique history and legacy. We share how the world began!
Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
Geothermal Wonders, Central
Geothermal experience and hot pool bathing in 100% pure natural geothermal waters overlooking Waikite Valley, native bush and surrounding geothermal activity. Come unwind with us!
Volcanic Air
Geothermal Wonders, Central
From the experience of taking flight in a floatplane or helicopter, through to the thrill of exploring our stunning lakes district, vibrant geothermal reserves and remarkable volcanoes, Volcanic Air has an option for everyone.
Hot Water Beach at Te Rātā Bay
Geothermal Wonders, East
Tucked away on the southern shore of Lake Tarawera, a hot spring trickles down a small stream and into the lake, creating our very own hot water beach at Te Rātā Bay.
Te Puia
Geothermal Wonders, Central
Experience New Zealand's geothermal wonderland. Walk alongside a beautiful landscape of uncovered natural bush, mud pools and the majestic Pōhutu Geyser - the largest active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere.