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.
Thermal Path tour
Geothermal Wonders, Central
Discover some of Rotorua's off the beatean track mud pools and best examples of thermal areas. Dip your toes in or fully immerse yourself in our favorite hot springs .
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.
Government Gardens
Geothermal Wonders, Central
Government Gardens is a beautiful public park situated along the edge of Lake Rotorua and just minutes from the city centre.
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.
Kuirau Park
Geothermal Wonders, Central
Check out the natural boiling, bubbling and steaming geothermal action throughout Kuirau Park, New Zealand’s only geothermal public park. It's free to visit and located within an easy walk from the city centre, just off Pukuatua and Ranolf streets.
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.
Te Ara Ahi Bike Transport - Thermal Land Shuttle
Geothermal Wonders, Central
Based on our local knowledge and know-how, we provide transport services and tours for you (and your bikes) around Rotorua and the wider North Island.
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.