LITTLE ADVENTURERS.
Just a few hours from Auckland, Rotorua offers a balanced blend of light adventure, natural beauty, and plenty of space to unwind. It’s easy to get around, packed with family-friendly experiences, and full of simple moments that feel like magic.
Arrive in Rotorua and check in to your accommodation — from lakeside holiday parks to boutique stays, there’s a great option for every sized family
- Explore Holiday homes in Rotorua.
- Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park - located on the stunning Blue Lake, choose from Lakeview Motel units, spacious powered & non-powered camping sites or their new luxury Safari Tents.
Ease into your trip with an afternoon discovering the city’s heart. Stroll the Rotorua Lakefront boardwalk, wander through the historic Government Gardens, or simply relax while the kids enjoy the open green spaces.
When it’s time for dinner, Rotorua offers plenty of family-friendly dining:
- Spa City Noodle Bar for handmade noodles.
- Eastwood Café for woodfired pizzas.
- River’s Catch for family sized fish and chips.
Relax hard this morning and make it a slow start to the day. Check out Rotorua Duck Tours to wake up. These unique amphibious vehicles take you across both land and lake. It’s a lively way to see the sights and learn about Rotorua’s fascinating landscapes.
After lunch, choose from a range of family attractions:
- Paradise Valley Springs – meet trout, native birds, farm animals, and even lions.
- aMAZEme – find your way through a living hedge maze and enjoy old-fashioned outdoor games.
- Wonderworld Amazement Park – full of interactive puzzles, optical illusions, and a timber maze to explore.
- 3D Trick Art Gallery, where clever illusions make for fun family photos and lots of laughter.
Or for a quieter afternoon, head to the Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest. Walk high above the forest floor on the Redwoods Treewalk, then return at night to see the enchanting Nightlights experience, when lanterns transform the towering canopy.
There’s something incredibly satisfying about a long soak in warm, mineral-rich water. Waikite Valley Hotpools are tucked away in the beautiful countryside and a special place to experience the natural, hot geothermal water of the Te Manaroa Spring, the largest single source of 100% pure geothermal water in New Zealand.
If you have time, explore the Eco Trail that takes you to the source of the Te Manaroa Spring, then why not have bite to eat from the café on your way out, heading home.
