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.
Headfirst Travel
Geothermal Wonders, Central
At Headfirst Travel, we get you to all the great spots! Our aim is to bring alive local legends for visitors while transporting them to exciting destinations and attractions. Discover one of our great Rotorua tours with Geyser Link or the Waitomo Wanderer.
Hell's Gate Geothermal Park & Mud Spa
Geothermal Wonders, Central
Hell’s Gate is Rotorua’s most active geothermal park and New Zealand’s only Mud Spa complex. Enjoy this thermal wonder land with our interactive guided or self-guided tour before relaxing in the geothermal muds and sulphur waters.
Mokoia Island with Katoa Lake Rotorua
Geothermal Wonders, 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.
Kia Ora Guided Walks
Geothermal Wonders, Central
A highly personal and entertaining tour through Rotorua city including the picturesque Government Gardens and Ohinemutu Māori Village. Take this opportunity to share our history, explore our land and most importantly to meet our people.
The Squeeze
Geothermal Wonders, Central
Untouched New Zealand Beauty Kiwis have always been keen on an adventure. That's why some years ago it was a kiwi who invented the first jetboat! We've taken this sense of adventure and transformed it into the ultimate jet boat-adventure combo.
Thermal Safari
Geothermal Wonders, Central
Embark on a scenic trip down the Waikato River and through the spectacular Tutukau Gorge. Take in the stunning scenery and wildlife and hear the stories of the local Maori tribes before our highly skilled drivers/guides thrill you with spins, speed and heart-stopping manoeuvres.
Totally Tarawera
Geothermal Wonders, Central
Guided cultural and geothermal tours to Te Rata Bay (Hot Water Beach) including a natural hot pool soak.
Elite Adventures
Geothermal Wonders, Central
Elite Adventures has been operating out of Rotorua for over ten years. Our guides are real local Kiwis who will ensure your visit to New Zealand will be one to remember.
Nature Connections Rotorua NZ
Geothermal Wonders, Central
Nature Connections Rotorua NZ offers travellers personalised small group tours to experience the amazing natural diversity of Rotorua's spectacular geothermal activity, stunning volcanic landscapes, scenic lakes, magnificent rainforests and birdlife.
New Zealand River Jet
Geothermal Wonders, Central
At NZ Riverjet we specialise in the extra ordinary Jet Boating experience. With tours ranging from 1 hour to 5.5 hours, we offer our clients the opportunity to experience a true, kiwi, iconic adventure.
Orakei Korako Cave & Thermal Park - The Hidden Valley
Geothermal Wonders, Central
Situated just 45 minutes south of Rotorua and nestled on the shores of Lake Ohakuri lies "The Hidden Valley" of Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park.