Visit Rotorua

Nau mai, haere mai! Welcome!


Rotorua is a fantastic place to visit. There really is so much to do here. 


Explore otherworldly geothermal parks, experience rejuvenating spa and wellness therapies, wander through and around beautiful Whakarewarewa Forest. Mountain bike that same world-famous forest among a network of 200km of gold-level trails, including New Zealand's newest Great Ride, Whakarewarewa Forest Loop.


Visit many of our 18 lakes. Enjoy thrilling adventures, create family memories, immerse yourself in the Māori culture and explore the many great walking tracks.


Of course, Rotorua also has you covered for resting and refuelling, with accommodation options and award-winning cafés and restaurants appealing to all tastes and budgets. 


Welcome to Rotorua, we’ll look after you – the way we always have.

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