Rotorua Attractions


201 Waiotapu Loop Road, Waiotapu, New Zealand
Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland
Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland is a spectacular showcase of New Zealand’s most colourful and unique geothermal elements sculpted by thousands of years of geothermal activity.
Open seven days a week, 8:30am - 4:30pm, with the final admission at 3pm. Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland is a cashless site. All major credit cards and EFTPOS are accepted.
Lady Knox geyser presentation 10.15am daily, arrive by 9.45am.


1000 Hinemoa Street, Lakeside, Rotorua, New Zealand
Polynesian Spa
Polynesian Spa is New Zealand’s original geothermal hot pool experience, with multiple opportunities to indulge in both acidic and alkaline natural mineral springs, and unique day spa therapies for ultimate rejuvenation. There are 28 hot pools at Polynesian Spa, that come from two different natural surface springs.


178 Fairy Springs Road, Fairy Springs, Rotorua, New Zealand
Skyline Rotorua
Adventure centre with a gondola, luge tracks, a high-adrenaline swing, zip-line & panoramic dining.


761 State Highway 33, Okere Falls, New Zealand
Rotorua Rafting: Kaituna River White Water Rafting
Rotorua Rafting offers the best adventure activity in New Zealand and perhaps the world. White Water Rafting in Rotorua doesn't get any better than with the best in the game Rotorua Rafting. Rafting on the Kaituna River's World Famous 7m Tutea Falls is sure to be the highlight of your holiday.


196 Fairy Springs Road, Fairy Springs, Rotorua, New Zealand
Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience
Experience Māori traditions at a Mitai Māori Village dinner show, a great introduction to an ancient culture. See Māori warriors paddling a war canoe; watch a powerful haka, or Māori war dance; and share a hangi feast that’s cooked in an underground oven. With a mix of song, dance, cuisine, and games, this evening at Mitai Māori Village is an invitation to discover firsthand the Māori culture of New Zealand.


501 Buckland Road, Hinuera Matamata, New Zealand
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
Welcome to The Shire™, home of the Hobbiton Movie Set where The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogies were filmed. When location scouts found the Alexanders' spectacular 1250 acre sheep and beef farm just outside of Matamata, it was clear this would be the perfect setting for Sir Peter Jackson's adaptation of these classic works by J.R.R. Tolkien.