Best Places To See in Rotorua


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Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park

Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park

Explore one of nature's most spectacular geothermal parks, with , geysers, hot springs and pools, lush flora and fauna, amazing silica terraces and a rare geothermal cave... Read More

Waimangu Volcanic Valley

Waimangu Volcanic Valley

Home to the now hidden Pink and White Terraces, the eighth natural wonder of the world, Waimangu immerses visitors in the stories of the Mt Tarawera volcanic eruption, its people, and the resulting dramatic landscape changes that created the world’s youngest geothermal valley. Read More

Kuirau Park

Kuirau Park

Kuirau Park is a public park situated just 10 minutes walk from the Rotorua`s city center.......... Read More

The Redwoods

The Redwoods

Experience nature just minutes from Rotorua city. Wander through Californian Coastal Redwoods or fulfil a need for speed on mountain bike tracks.......... Read More

Government Gardens

Government Gardens

Beautiful and spacious gardens near the centre of Rotorua. The gardens offer a bowling club, petanque croquet and a golf course. The gardens also feature the Rotorua Muse... Read More

Rainbow Mountain Scenic Reserve

Rainbow Mountain Scenic Reserve

Rainbow Mountain Scenic Reserve is a geothermal landscape containing rare plant species and a striking coloured terrain.......... Read More

Te Puia

Te Puia

Te Puia features a spectacular geothermal valley and Maori cultural centre, just south of Rotorua. The unique attraction is aducational, interactive, and full of natural ... Read More

Hells Gate Geothermal Park and Mud Bath and Spa

Hells Gate Geothermal Park and Mud Bath and Spa

Truly interactive geothermal 'theme park', where the ground literally bubbles beneath you. 50 acres of steaming fumeroles, hot waterfalls and sulphur lakes................ Read More

Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village

Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village

The thermal village of Whakarewarewa has long been used by Maori as a settlement and is home to the Tuhourangi/Ngati Wahiao people............. Read More

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