Rotorua Canopy Tours is unlike any other zipline experience and it’s more than just epic ziplines! At the heart of it all, it’s about people. We create unforgettable, world-class adventures that connect you to nature, to others, and to something bigger. Perfect for families, couples, and groups of all ages to share together. Voted New Zealand’s Best Experience 2025 & 2024 by TripAdvisor travelers…
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(4,700)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4700 reviews2 h 30 minFree cancellation
Enter the world of Mitai Māori Village and embrace our history and culture. Watch our stories unfold through the dynamic scenes of our warriors paddling down Wai-o-Whiro stream, the melodious sounds of our instruments and entertainment from our performers including the haka. Satisfy your hunger with the traditional Māori Hangi and concluding your evening with a walk through our forest to see the…
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(1,465)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1465 reviews3 hFree cancellation
Explore Rotorua like never before on a 90–105 minute sightseeing adventure aboard a genuine WWII amphibious vehicle that travels seamlessly from land to water. Departing at regular intervals from a central city location, our fully guided tours take you through some of Rotorua's most breathtaking scenery — from its 18 lakes nestled within lush native bush to its iconic geothermal landscapes. Along…
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(683)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 683 reviews1 h 45 minFree cancellation
Just a 2-minute drive from the famous Te Puia and Pōhutu Geyser, Secret Spot Hot Tubs Rotorua is a forest hot tub and sauna experience located beside the Whakarewarewa Forest in Rotorua, New Zealand. Popular with visitors, couples and mountain bikers, Secret Spot Hot Tubs offers private cedar hot pools with drink delivery, sauna and cold plunge experiences, craft beer, street food and café dining…
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(634)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 634 reviews45 minFree cancellation
Redwoods Altitude is designed to showcase even more of the spectacular Redwoods Forest. From 25 metres up, you will be guided on an exhilarating journey along 25 Indiana Jones style jungle bridges! Using a continuous safety system, our professional guides will lead you around the 650 metre loop, ensuring your safety and comfort. Join us as we share local knowledge and stories about the Redwood Fo…
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(448)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 448 reviews2 hFree cancellation
Experience the warmth of our Legacy Guided Tours through New Zealand’s iconic Maori village. Our village guides are direct descendants of the early Māori guides who’s legacy shaped tourism in New Zealand for generations. Their insights, knowledge and legendary hospitality (manaakitanga) adds depth and richness to the experience you’ll have at Whakarewarewa.
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(542)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 542 reviews1 hFree cancellation
Join a small-group morning tour from Rotorua to explore two top geothermal parks: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland and Waimangu Volcanic Valley. Get picked up around 8-8:30 AM. See New Zealand's largest boiling mud pool, then enjoy a 1-hour guided walk through Wai-O-Tapu's colorful hot springs. Witness the Lady Knox Geyser erupt at 10:15 AM. Afterward, your guide will explain the 1886 Mt Tarawera er…
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(394)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 394 reviews5 hFree cancellation
Experience the rejuvenating powers of the world-famous mud bath & sulphur spas at Hell’s Gate. Used by local Maori for over 800 years, open and clean your skin by lathering it in the unique mud, before exfoliating and cleansing with a soak in the sulphur spa. While you relax, take the opportunity to admire the geothermal reserve. Your body and soul will feel revitalized after this soothing experi…
★★★★★★★★★★4.4(555)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 555 reviews1 hFree cancellation
Experience a day filled with excitement, culture, and connection as you explore Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley. Encounter our national treasure, the kiwi, and immerse yourself in Māori culture. Discover awe-inspiring geysers, bubbling mud, and lush native bush during our guided Te Rā experience. Get up close to Pōhutu Geyser, the largest active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere. Visit the kiw…
★★★★★★★★★★4.5(386)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 386 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation
The Tarawera and Lakes Tour is the ultimate way to experience the beauty of Rotorua's lakes district and uncover the stories of the land, its people, and the devastating 1886 eruption of Mt Tarawera. This fully guided 120-minute adventure takes you across land and water aboard a genuine WWII amphibious duck, visiting four of Rotorua's stunning lakes and cruising across three — with the breathtaki…
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(206)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 206 reviews2 hFree cancellation
In the heart of 350 acres of lush farmland, only 10 minutes from the Rotorua city centre, you’ll find the Agrodome — a real working sheep and cattle farm that has been loved for over 40 years by visitors from around the globe. The Farm Show introduces visitors to the farm, animals and orchard, where they can hand-feed friendly animals, taste natural kiwifruit juice and delicious sweet honey, and…
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(244)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 244 reviews2 h 30 minFree cancellation
Take a guided or self-guided tour of New Zealand’s most active geothermal reserve, walking amongst erupting waters, an active mud volcano and land coral. Experience getting your hands dirty and try your hand at Māori carving. You’ll soon discover the legends and myths behind Hell’s Gate. Complimentary guided tours depart daily, please see Hell's Gate website for latest departure times.
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(146)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 146 reviews2 hFree cancellation
Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa is the only Māori Cultural Wellness Spa in New Zealand proudly owned by an local iwi (tribe), Ngāti Whakaue. To maintain a relaxed atmosphere, only 16 guests are welcomed per 30 minutes time slot, ensuring comfort and room to unwind. *Cafe and retail onsite.
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(128)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 128 reviews2 hFree cancellation
Experience a night that will enlighten you - see, hear and taste Māori culture with a hāngī buffet dinner and cultural performance. Savour a delicious hāngī buffet at our Pātaka Kai Restaurant & Bar, which overlooks a geothermal wonderland. Enjoy freshly sourced produce, traditionally cooked meats and vegetables, kai moana (seafood), and a selection of sweet desserts. Be captivated by a cultural…
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(127)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 127 reviews3 hFree cancellation
Experience New Zealand's most visited archaeological site, and hear stories of the 1886 Mt. Tarawera eruption. This guided tour features a range of historical exhibits nestled in the scenic New Zealand landscape. Visitors can take peaceful walking trails and discover the life stories of the inhabitants whose fates were intertwined with the volcanic eruption. Discover the legacy of the Pink and Wh…
★★★★★★★★★★4.5(131)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 131 reviews2 hFree cancellation
Experience Maori Culture and Traditions Embark on this journey as you partake in the revelation of the traditional hangi feast and relish for lunch in buffet style. Be a witness to the fierce warriors navigating the war canoe along the tranquil waters of Wai-o-Whiro stream and immerse yourself in rich cultural performances such as Wero, Pōwhiri (Traditional Māori Welcome), Waiata (Song), Mōteatea…
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(97)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 97 reviews2 hFree cancellation
Ride in your own self-drive RailCruiser through Rotorua’s hidden forest — a gentle adventure on a historic railway line brought back to life.” Travel along scenic railway tracks offering a unique perspective of Rotorua’s breathtaking landscapes, 1000 year old virgin native forests, rolling farmland and views over Lake Rotorua. With space for up to four passengers, these petrol-electric rail cars…
★★★★★★★★★★4.4(108)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 108 reviews2 hFree cancellation
Get picked up from your Rotorua accommodation between 8AM and 8:30 AM. Commentated scenic drive to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland for 1hr guided walk. See colourful hot springs, boiling mud, volcanic landscapes and experience the daily eruption of Lady Knox Geyser playing at 10:15 AM. Visit Waimangu Volcanic Valley to learn about the 1886 Mt Tarawera eruption on a 1hr guided walk. Relax at the Wai…
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(55)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 55 reviews9 hFree cancellation
The ultimate Redwoods experience - Altitude + Nightlights + daytime Treewalk + Glowworms (Nightlights, Treewalk, and Glowworm entries can be completed within 3 days of your Altitude tour).
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(45)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 45 reviews3 hFree cancellation
In the heart of Rotorua's city centre, just a short walk from the must-see Government Gardens, our artists are absorbed in their craft, passionately hand-carving New Zealand pounamu with love and dedication. They invite you to come and discover the stories behind their carvings and step inside our studio for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes experience. You’ll get up close to the action and spend u…
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(45)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 45 reviews40 minFree cancellation
Our most popular evening experience encompasses all we have to offer - a guided tour, hāngī buffet dinner and a cultural performance. Guided valley tour – Explore geysers, mud pools, native bush, the Kiwi Conservation Centre, and the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, while learning about Māori culture from a knowledgeable guide. Hāngī buffet dinner – Enjoy a feast of traditional food a…
★★★★★★★★★★4.5(56)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 56 reviews4 h 30 min
Rotorua’s world-class guided experience and cultural performance. This exhilarating combo extends on from our Te Rā experience by adding a captivating cultural performance in our beautifully carved meeting house, Te Aronui a Rua. It will include a pōhiri (traditional Māori welcome), waiata (song), mōteatea (traditional chant), poi and haka. The Te Rā guided experience features a 90-minute tour th…
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(40)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 40 reviews2 hFree cancellation
Embark on a mesmerizing evening adventure kayaking across Lake Rotoiti, New Zealand's gem. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking scenery and the symphony of birdlife as you paddle towards the mythical Glowworm cave, a spectacle of bioluminescence. After a sumptuous BBQ dinner at the secluded Manupirua Hot Pools, accessible only by water, surrender to pure relaxation as you soak in the therapeutic…
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(39)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 39 reviews4 h 30 minFree cancellation
Explore the geothermal valley in its entirety with the full Waimangu Experience. Discover New Zealand’s geothermal landscapes at your own pace on this independent Waimangu walking & hiking tour. Follow gentle graded track or rugged hiking trails through the geothermal valley, and take in top natural attractions like Frying Pan Lake, the World's largest hot spring, and the stunning blue Inferno Cr…
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(32)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 32 reviews4 hFree cancellation
