Best Places To Visit in Rotorua District

Q: What is Rotorua Best Known For?

Rotorua is known for its active geothermal spots, cultural destinations, and must-visit places like Waimangu Volcanic Valley, the buried village of Te Wairoa, and the Skyline Rotorua. Some of the exciting events in Rotorua are the Blue Lake Rowing Regatta, Tarawera Ultramarathon, and the National Alpaca Farm Days.

Q: When is the Best Time to Visit Rotorua?

The weather is relatively warm and sunny from December to February in Rotorua. Summer is the warmest time in Rotorua with temperatures ranging from 21°C to 29°C. With long days and sunlight hours, summer is the best time to explore the outdoors

Q: Where is the Best Location for Tourists to Stay in Rotorua?

Rotorua’s city center is a charming and compact district that offers a lot of hotels for seasoned and first-time travelers. From your hotel, the city’s best restaurants, cafes, and attractions are just a few minutes or an hour drive away.

Rotorua is a town set on Lake Rotorua, best known for its rich Maori culture and geothermal activity. Uncover the fascinating history of the indigenous Maori people at Te Puia by visiting the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute. Pair your cultural immersion with scenic explorations around geysers, mud pools, thermal streams, and the famous Pohutu Geyser with spurts reaching a height of 30 meters daily!

Journey next to Lake Rotorua to enjoy fishing and boating trips amidst a scenic backdrop. Afterwards, treat yourself with revitalizing mud baths and spas at Hell's Gate. Finally, explore the Waitomo Glowworm Caves where glowworms endemic to New Zealand can be found.

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Tours • From Hamilton

Hobbiton and Lord of the Rings Movie Set Tour

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Private tour

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★ 4.7 (3,155) • 70K+ booked

From ¥ 11,518

Massages • Rotorua District

Polynesian Spa Geothermal Hot Springs Admission

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English guided

Private group

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★ 4.6 (186) • 4K+ booked

From ¥ 2,776

Events & shows • Rotorua District

Agrodome Farm Show and Tour Ticket in Rotorua

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★ 4.7 (372) • 8K+ booked

¥ 5,831

Parks & gardens • Rotorua District

Te Puia Ticket

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★ 4.6 (336) • 9K+ booked

From ¥ 4,396

Parks & gardens • Rotorua District

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

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★ 4.6 (388) • 9K+ booked

¥ 4,037

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Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve & Mud Spa Experiences

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Up to 3 hrs

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★ 4.5 (274) • 10K+ booked

From ¥ 4,037

Historical sites • Rotorua District

Mitai Maori Village Experience

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★ 4.6 (259) • 7K+ booked

¥ 15,161

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Klook Pass New Zealand

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★ 4.5 (186) • 5K+ booked

From ¥ 24,670

¥ 33,909

Water activities • Rotorua District

Glow Worm Kayak Tour

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Up to 3 hrs

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★ 4.5 (14) • 600+ booked

¥ 17,493

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Secret Spot Hot Tubs Rotorua

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Up to 3 hrs

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★ 4.7 (41) • 600+ booked

¥ 4,037

Cultural experiences • From Auckland, Hamilton

Ex Auckland TRIPLE DEAL - Wai-O-Tapu, Redwood Forest & Blue Springs

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7+ hrs

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★ 4.8 (4)

From ¥ 29,514

Tours • From Rotorua District

Whakarewarewa Village Guided Tour

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★ 4.7 (182) • 4K+ booked

From ¥ 3,140

Hotels in Rotorua District

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Rydges Rotorua

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★ 4.1 (878)

From ¥ 16,195

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JetPark Hotel Rotorua

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★ 4.3 (963)

From ¥ 13,873

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Newina Rotorua

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★ 4.7 (153)

From ¥ 19,925

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Marsden Stay Rotorua

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★ 3.5 (108)

From ¥ 9,076

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Pullman Rotorua

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★ 4.2 (403)

From ¥ 29,987

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Millennium Hotel Rotorua

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★ 3.9 (954)

From ¥ 21,213

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Aura Accommodation

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★ 4.6 (298)

From ¥ 18,986

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Thermal Oak Motel

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★ 4.6 (147)

From ¥ 16,531

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ibis Rotorua

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★ 4.0 (953)

From ¥ 14,233

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Arawa Park Hotel

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★ 3.6 (952)

From ¥ 12,331

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Tasman Holiday Parks- Rotorua

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★ 4.5 (200)

From ¥ 13,775

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Haka House Rotorua

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★ 3.9 (46)

From ¥ 8,056

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Mari *

2025-11-01 01:26:03

Fantastic 5.0

it was fun activity after a hike. the hot water soothes the body ache from the hike. the pools and shower area are clean. the staff are nice and helpful.

Polynesian Spa Geothermal Hot Springs Admission

Klook User

2025-10-13 09:34:01

Fantastic 5.0

We thought the highlight would be the mud bath (which was amazing), but the complimentary tour turned out to be even better! Our guide was so friendly and helped us learn about Māori culture and the incredible volcanic area. Such great Kiwi warmth and friendliness!

Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve & Mud Spa Experiences

Klook User

2025-09-24 08:35:43

Fantastic 5.0

such an amazing experience, we really enjoyed our time here. the facilities are clean, the staff are very nice and accomodating. we came back two days in a row. the cold plunge is also very good to cool off.

Secret Spot Hot Tubs Rotorua

Xin *******

2025-11-03 18:36:45

Fantastic 5.0

the rapids were rapid but the guides were very detailed and reassuring in their instructions during the brief. wasn't cold too because they provided layers and booties. really have to just bring along swimwear to wear inside and a towel to dry off after.

White Water Rafting on the Kaituna River

Cecelia ***

2025-11-21 05:43:46

Fantastic 5.0

It was safe, professional and so much fun. They knew what they were absolutely doing at all times and we never doubted that they would take absolute good care of us. Highly recommend this activity!

Kaituna Whitewater Rafting Experience

Evangel ***

2025-11-29 01:36:41

Fantastic 5.0

our guide Malcom made us feel at ease and safe at all times. we had a few first timers and this grade 5 activity was quite manageable.

Rangitaiki River Rafting

Kian *******

2025-12-11 11:41:29

Fantastic 5.0

Zoey and Ellie were fantastic guides! I really appreciate their enthusiasm in bringing our group around and made me feel included, especially as a solo traveller. Learnt a lot about glow worms from Zoey since she led our group.

Glow Worm Kayak Tour

Klook User

2025-08-14 10:49:01

Fantastic 5.0

enjoyed the experience was wet, wild , real rush , couldn't see much slipping and sliding in the ball, was a nice tub to wait before getting on at each ends. a tip to improve it might be to somehow let you know if you might be next once it gets busy and your surrounded by riders

ZORB Inflatable Ball Adventure in Rotorua

Chris ***

2025-12-01 00:20:23

Fantastic 5.0

Probably the best experience my family had in NZ.. This canopy tour and zip line is a smash!! The trail was out of the world scenic and we felt really safe in the hands of the guides.. Jake was amazing and friendly.. Will highly recommend this canopy trip if you ever want to do it once

Zipline into an Ancient New Zealand Forest with Rotorua Canopy Tours

Local weather

℉℃

DEC - FEB
23°15°
MAR - MAY
22°11°
JUN - AUG
15°8°
SEP - NOV
19°10°

General info

Time zone
GMT +12:00
No time difference
Currency
New Zealand Dollar
1JPY = 0.01NZD
Official languages
English
Best time to visit
MAR
Rotorua Walking Festival
MAY
National Alpaca Farm Days
Recommended trip duration
3 days
Flight time
3.5 hours
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