Rotorua Bucket List


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Rotorua Bucket List

As one of the most visited regions in New Zealand and the adventure capital of the North Island, Rotorua has an extensive list of activities to experience.  With geothermal activity and spas, family attractions and heaps of outdoor pursuits, we've created our 'Rotorua Bucket List' to highlight those must-try experiences.

Polynesian Spa

Rotorua Bucket List

World-renowned day spa in central Rotorua, the Polynesian Spa caters for everybody and the 'healing' properties of the waters here are well-known................ Read More

Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village

Rotorua Bucket List

The iwi (tribe) has been welcoming visitors to the village since the 1800s showing them their way of life and the natural geothermal wonders that surround the area.  The village is set amongst natural hot pools and thermal springs and geysers all of which can be seen during a visit. Read More

3D Trick Art Gallery

Rotorua Bucket List

3D Trick Art is the only 3D Art Gallery in New Zealand and will blow your mind.  The immersive gallery features a range of images that at first glance look two dimensional but with some clever positioning (helped by markers on the floor) become 3D images that visitors can be part of. Read More

Hells Gate Geothermal Park and Mud Bath and Spa

Rotorua Bucket List

More than just a place of myth and legend, this land has the power to heal and excite anyone who meets it, just as it has done for centuries.  Come and discover New Zealand's most unique geotherm... Read More

Te Puia

Rotorua Bucket List

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

Redwoods Treewalk

Rotorua Bucket List

The Redwoods Treewalk is a 553 metre walkway through towering Redwood trees. A series of 23 suspension bridges connect between 22 majestic 115-year-old Redwood trees.......... Read More

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Rotorua Bucket List

Geothermal adventures await you at Wai-O-Tapu, or "Sacred Waters". It's one of the earth's most natural theme parks, although you might think you're in another world, or ...... Read More

Rotorua Canopy Tours

Rotorua Bucket List

Rotorua Canopy Tours will take you on a thrilling experience through prehistoric native forest.  Explore the canopy as you fly across a network of ziplines, swing bridges, cliff-walks, tree top p... Read More

Skyline Rotorua

Rotorua Bucket List

Skyline Rotorua is your ticket to an unforgettable holiday.  Begin your day with a tranquil Gondola ride up Mt Ngongotaha overlooking Lake Rotorua then wind your way down via the Luge.  If&n... Read More

Waimangu Volcanic Valley

Rotorua Bucket List

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 dr... Read More

Government Gardens

Rotorua Bucket List

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

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