The heartland of Māori CultureThe best mountain biking in the southern hemisphere A water lover’s paradise

Untouched Subtropical rainforests World-first adventure products Unleash your inner petrol head

Witness earth’s power

The spa of the southern seas Birding and fishing galore Walk on the summit of a volcano

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Maori Culture

Māori culture and history infuse Rotorua life. Home to the Te Arawa iwi, one of the largest Māori tribes, they have been welcoming visitors for over 150 years. It’s the best, if not only place to learn Māori traditions and experience their culture.

Mountain Biking

Rotorua’s network of more than 145Km (90mi) of mountain bike trails are not only the best in New Zealand, they are the best anywhere south of the equator! Find out why Rotorua was declared one of only six Gold Level Ride Centres in the world.

Spa and Wellness

Rotorua is New Zealand’s home of natural hot springs and spa treatments. Whatever the time of year, there’s no better way to relax than soaking in a natural bush-lined thermal stream or indulging in a full day at a luxuriously appointed spa complex.

Subtropical Rainforests

Rotorua is surrounded by some of New Zealand’s most incredible rainforests. Best known for its awe-inspiring trees, the Whirinaki is a true dinosaur forest. Rotorua Canopy Tours provide one of the country’s best eco-tourism experiences while ziplining through the Dansey Scenic Reserve.

Geothermal Wonders

Volcanic crater lakes, spouting geysers, bubbling mud pools and colourful sinter terraces; Rotorua is alive with geothermal activity. Witness Pohutu – the world’s most reliable geyser or visit Wai-o-Tapu, declared one of the most surreal places on earth by Tripadvisor.

Walk on Volcanoes

Whether exploring the dormant summit Mt Tarawera, or walking on the alien surface of the active White Island, Rotorua offers volcanic experiences unlike any other on earth. Volcanic Air offers scenic flights by float plane and helicopter and lands on each of these stunning volcanoes.

World-first Adventure

There must be something in the water in Rotorua. It’s home to the world’s first and best luge (part go-cart, part toboggan), the original Zorb and OGO (rolling downhill in a giant orb) and is the only place in the world to experience the Shweeb (suspended aerodynamic racing pods) at Agroventures.

Petrol-head’s playground

Rotorua might be known as the best place in the world to witness the earth’s power, but that’s not all that’s powering up this city. With go-karting, off roading, monster trucking, motorbiking, 4-wheel-driving and jet boating, it’s also the best place to put the pedal to the metal.

Water Lover’s Paradise

With 18 sparkling lakes and three major rivers, Rotorua is a water lover’s paradise. Raft down the mighty Kaituna River and conquer Tutea Falls, the world’s highest commercially rafted waterfall, or sail out to secluded thermal pools with Pure Cruise for a luxury day on the lake.

Fish and birds

The fishery of Rotorua should be part of any fisherman’s travel itinerary. Hire a guide and voyage out in search for a trophy sized trout. Not to be outdone, Rotorua is also a haven for birders. Go in search of species, or visit Rainbow Springs, NZ’s most successful kiwi hatching facility.

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