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Must-see attractions in Rotorua

  • Pohutu Geyser in Te Puia, Rotorua, New Zealand.

    Te Puia

    Rotorua

    Te Puia dials up the heat on Māoritanga (things Māori) with explosive performances from both its cultural troupe and Pōhutu (Big Splash), its famousā€¦

  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest.

    Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

    Rotorua

    This magical park of forest giants is 5km southeast of town. From 1899, 170 tree species were planted here to see which could be grown successfully forā€¦

  • Maori thermal village Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, New Zealand.

    Whakarewarewa

    Rotorua

    Wander the streets of this living village, where the local TÅ«hourangi/Ngāti Wāhiao people have resided for centuries, with its homes, stores, cafes andā€¦

  • Hot spring in Kuirau Park

    Kuirau Park

    Rotorua

    Thermal activity comes no cheaper than at this free public park that runs along the western edge of the town centre. It's a wonderful juxtaposition ofā€¦

  • Museum of Rotorua

    Rotorua Museum

    Rotorua

    Constructed in a striking faux-Tudor style, this museum, which began life in 1908 as an elegant spa retreat called the Bath House, has been closed sinceā€¦

  • Rainbow Springs Nature Park

    Rotorua

    The natural springs here are home to wild trout and eels, which you can peer at through an underwater viewer, and plenty of animals, including tuatara (aā€¦

  • Ohinemutu

    Rotorua

    Ohinemutu is a lakeside Māori village that is home to around 260 people. Highlights include the 1905 Tama-te-Kapua Meeting House (not open to visitors),ā€¦

  • Lake Rotorua

    Rotorua

    Lake Rotorua is the largest of the districtā€™s 18 lakes and is āˆ’ underneath all that water āˆ’ a spent volcano. Near the centre of the lake is Mokoia Island,ā€¦

  • St Faithā€™s Anglican Church

    Rotorua

    Consecrated in 1918, Ōhinemutu's historic timber church is intricately decorated with Māori carvings, tukutuku (woven panels), painted scrollwork andā€¦

  • Agrodome

    Rotorua

    Learn everything you need to know about farming at this 140-hectare model farm. Shows (9.30am, 11am and 2.30pm) include a parade of champion rams, lambā€¦

  • Government Gardens

    Rotorua

    The manicured Government Gardens surrounding the Rotorua Museum are a wonderful example of the blending of English (rose gardens, ponds, croquet lawns andā€¦

  • Volcanic Hills Winery

    Rotorua

    Drink in the view from the top of the Skyline gondola at this winery tasting room. The wine is made at the bottom of the hill from grapes sourced from NZā€¦

  • Wingspan

    Rotorua

    The Wingspan National Bird of Prey Centre is dedicated to conserving threatened NZ raptors, particularly the karearea (NZ falcon). Learn about the birdsā€¦

  • Paradise Valley Springs

    Rotorua

    Tucked in behind Mt Ngongotaha, 10km from Rotorua, this 6-hectare park has trout springs, native longfin eels, native birds and various land-dwellingā€¦