Top 20 Best Things to Do in Rotorua
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Top 20 Best Things to Do in Rotorua

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  • Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderlandtop_1
    󰺂8.7
    34118
    Waiotapu26.7 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoLady Knox Geyser eruption at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland | Jun 2025-Nov 2025
    Highlights:
    󰀆Watch "Ladies Hat" geyser erupt
    󰋄Geothermal steam-cooked culinary experience
    󱨠Saved by 411 users󱨠291 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    西沙群岛司马亮西沙群岛司马亮

    We rushed to the Knox Fountain at 10:15, but we had to stand on tiptoe in the crowd to see the water column rising into the sky. The smell of diesel and sulfur rushed straight to our heads. But it smelled really good! The champagne pool was bubbling like a giant soda pot, and the green Devil's Bath looked like an alien dye vat. The phone couldn't capture the weird color. When we were walking on the plank road, we almost stepped into a hot mud pit. The tour guide laughed and said, "The geothermal foot bath comes with a free scalding package." The best thing was squatting on the roadside eating a sandwich, the steam mixed with the smell of earth rushed to my face, and when I looked up, the hillside was smoking, and the branches were covered with sulfur frost. It was really a boiler room on earth! It was worth the price.

  • Agrodometop_2
    󰺂8.4
    30079
    Rotorua7.6 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoKiwi Farm Life Unleashed: Agrodome Farm Show & Tour in Rotorua
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Rotorua
    Highlights:
    See sheep & deer up close
    󰋄Sheep shearing & close encounters
    󱨠Saved by 157 users󱨠168 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    Compared to the free ranch nearby, the Agrodun admission fee wasn't much different, and there weren't many people. The driver took us for a quick tour on a tractor, speaking quickly and using a mediocre loudspeaker. Fortunately, we saw the various animals on the ranch and got out to feed them, so the experience was okay. I didn't write down the time the sheepdogs were herding the sheep, so I missed it.

  • Polynesian Spatop_3
    󰺂8.1
    66030
    Rotorua751m from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰀆Multiple pools: 97°F to 108°F
    󱓊Hot springs & lake views
    󱨠Saved by 234 users󱨠48% positive reviews
    4.6/5
    M24***23M24***23

    Perfect, you can soak in the pavilion outside, the pool has different temperatures, authentic sulfur hot springs. There is no time limit, it is very smooth to enter, and many locals soak in it

  • Te Puia - Rotorua, NZ
    4
    󰺂7.7
    76312
    Rotorua2.9 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱨜Geyser erupts 20 times daily
    󰀆Learn Maori carving & weaving
    󱨠Saved by 137 users󱨠41% positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    One of the must-do attractions in New Zealand's North Island, it is worth going. You can learn about the unique history and culture of the Maori people, and the performances are a must-see, very unique. There are also geysers and kiwi bird areas in the park, which are unforgettable.

  • Skyline Rotorua
    5
    󰺂7.6
    36339
    Rotorua3.8 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Night Attractions in Rotorua
    Highlights:
    󰋄Near Wai-O-Tapu & Huka Falls
    󰀆3-mile scooter track & challenges
    󱨠Saved by 145 users󱨠62% positive reviews
    4.7/5
    twinsxtwinsx

    I visited it twice within two months. The buffet is good, the scenery is great, the luge is fun, and it is a must-visit place for parent-child travel. It is best to avoid holidays, otherwise be prepared. The queue for the slide is about an hour.

  • Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest
    6
    󰺂7.3
    Rotorua3 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Spring Outings in Rotorua
    Highlights:
    󰋄Night lights illuminate Redwood Forest
    󱓊Redwood trail feels like carpet
    󱨠Saved by 130 users󱨠25% positive reviews
    4.6/5
    yccuiyccui

    Blue sky and white clouds, it's another good day! ​We visited the nearby red forest, where more than 170 different trees are planted. We learned how to identify the silver fern, a plant endemic to New Zealand. I can't help but say that New Zealand has done a great job in protecting vegetation.

  • Hells Gate
    7
    󰺂7.4
    35018
    Rotorua12.6 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Maori culture show at night
    󱓊Bubbling mud pools & geysers
    󱨠Saved by 117 users󱨠41% positive reviews
    4.4/5
    zhang_xiao_zhuzhang_xiao_zhu

    In Rotorua, New Zealand, I found a geothermal park with fewer tourists. There was a tour map (Chinese version) when I entered the park. I booked the tickets through Ctrip and the procedure was simple. I originally wanted to go there to make black mud, but time was too tight, so I decided to see if I would have the chance next time.

  • Lake Rotorua / Te Rotorua nui ā Kahumatamomoe
    8
    󰺂6.5
    Rotorua7.4 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰀆Maori cultural dance show
    󱨜Lake flows in nature's backdrop
    4.7/5
    石之若璞石之若璞

    Lake Rotorua ~ the largest lake in New Zealand ~ is a volcanic lake formed after a volcanic eruption ~ there is a small island in the center of the lake ~ at first glance, it is often mistaken for the sea ~ black swans and black ducks are swimming leisurely ~ seaplanes, yachts, kayaks, local people's water leisure activities are indispensable ~

  • Mitai Maori Village
    9
    󰺂6.4
    137682
    Rotorua4.2 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱨜Unique scenery & lush wilderness
    Maori warrior dance & poi show
    4.5/5
    M38***50M38***50

    It is recommended to arrive early to get a good seat. The Maori dance performance is pretty good. The entertainment effect is OK. The food is a buffet. Traditional Maori food. The lamb and beef are very delicious. It is recommended to go and have a look

  • Government Gardens
    10
    󰺂5.9
    Rotorua727m from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 3 of Spring Outings in Rotorua
    Highlights:
    󱨜Hot springs & geysers marvels
    Maori legends & battle landmarks
    󱨠26% positive reviews
    4.8/5
    旅の径旅の径

    Government Gardens, located in the center of Rotorua, is the most eye-catching landmark in Rotorua. Elegant and majestic buildings. Deep in the garden's large lawn is the Rotorua Museum of History and Art. Built in 1908, the building has a pointed roof, red tiles and yellow walls. It is not high and has a wide format. It combines the Tudor architectural style and the Victorian architectural style. The building is very beautiful in architecture. The close-up and long-distance views, left and right shots are all beautiful photos. Quiet and beautiful garden. The wide lawn is green and surrounded by benches; the quiet garden is full of flowers, and the depths are hidden with exquisite buildings and sculptures. Citizens and tourists, some stroll, some daze, and some check in, are comfortable and comfortable.

What Best Things to Do are there in Rotorua?
These are all Best Things to Do in Rotorua:Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, Agrodome, Polynesian Spa, Te Puia - Rotorua, NZ, Skyline Rotorua
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Rotorua?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Rotorua include:Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland:4.7, Agrodome:4.7, Polynesian Spa:4.6, Te Puia - Rotorua, NZ:4.6, Skyline Rotorua:4.7
At what locations in Rotorua can Best Things to Do in Rotorua be found?
The Best Things to Do in Rotorua are mainly located in:Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland:Waiotapu, Agrodome:Rotorua, Polynesian Spa:Rotorua, Te Puia - Rotorua, NZ:Rotorua, Skyline Rotorua:Rotorua
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