Rotorua District: Top Attractions 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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★ 4.7 (3,165) • 70K+ booked

From ฿ 2,207

Parks & gardens • Rotorua District

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

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★ 4.6 (393) • 10K+ booked

฿ 848

Massages • Rotorua District

Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve & Mud Spa Experience

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English guided

Up to 3 hrs

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★ 4.5 (281) • 10K+ booked

From ฿ 812

Historical sites • Rotorua District

Mitai Maori Village Experience

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★ 4.6 (261) • 7K+ booked

฿ 3,139

Parks & gardens • Rotorua District

Te Puia Ticket

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★ 4.6 (343) • 9K+ booked

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Massages • Rotorua District

Polynesian Spa Geothermal Hot Springs Ticket

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★ 4.6 (191) • 4K+ booked

฿ 558

Events & shows • Rotorua District

Agrodome Farm Show and Tour Ticket in Rotorua

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★ 4.7 (384) • 9K+ booked

฿ 1,172

Cultural experiences • From Auckland, Hamilton

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

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★ 4.8 (4)

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Klook Pass New Zealand

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Tours • From Rotorua District

Whakarewarewa Village Guided Tour

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★ 4.7 (185) • 4K+ booked

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Tours • From Auckland

Waitomo, Rotorua and Te Puia Day Tour

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★ 4.7 (96) • 1K+ booked

฿ 7,376

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Massages • Rotorua District

Secret Spot Hot Tubs Rotorua

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★ 4.7 (44) • 700+ booked

฿ 812

Hotels in Rotorua District

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Hotels • Rotorua District

Pullman Rotorua

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★ 4.2 (403)

From ฿ 5,753.6

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ibis Rotorua

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★ 4.0 (954)

From ฿ 2,923.8

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Sudima Lake Rotorua

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★ 3.8 (968)

From ฿ 2,886.9

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JetPark Hotel Rotorua

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★ 4.3 (963)

From ฿ 2,794.6

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Copthorne Hotel Rotorua

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★ 3.7 (975)

From ฿ 3,323.6

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Tasman Holiday Parks- Rotorua

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★ 4.5 (200)

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Rydges Rotorua

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★ 4.1 (878)

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Astray Motel

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★ 3.8 (321)

From ฿ 1,783.0

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Marsden Stay Rotorua

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★ 3.5 (108)

From ฿ 2,031.2

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Geyser Lookout BnB

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★ 4.9 (35)

From ฿ 4,791.0

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Arawa Park Hotel

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★ 3.6 (952)

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Haka House Rotorua

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★ 3.9 (46)

From ฿ 1,653.7

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

Isaac ******

2025-12-25 02:37:30

Fantastic 5.0

Clean and cozy rooms just enough for you to stay rested while in the room. Locatio is superb as its within near a church, medical centre, playground and the famous Eat street. Plenty of parking within the vicinity. Same owner with Novotel so access to gym and spa in Novotel is allowed using the Ibis access card. Overall, a cheaper option to stay in Rotorua.

ibis Rotorua

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2025-08-17 08:28:21

Fantastic 5.0

The breakfast was great! The automatic pancake machine was fun to use, and the pancakes were delicious. Plus, the staff was very friendly and even helped us microwave our food. Woolworths is just across the street, which is great for browsing and shopping.

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

Mary ***************

2025-08-15 10:08:16

Great 4.0

Nice place, near the city center, minutes away from the lakeside and the Eat Street. But assigned parking was difficult to find.

Marsden Stay Rotorua

s ***

2025-07-23 05:02:45

Fantastic 5.0

It was a very good value for the price. The interior was relatively clean, quiet, and warm. It seemed like a great place to stay with multiple people. Also, the location was very convenient, being in the center of the area. It was easy to get to nearby supermarkets, parks, and walking areas.

Arawa Park Hotel

Ed *************

2025-10-30 04:05:39

Fantastic 5.0

it was a good location and the room was very spacious and clean, highly recommend this place in that area!

Haka House Rotorua

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

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

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
1THB = 0.06NZD
Official languages
English
Best time to visit
MAR
Rotorua Walking Festival
MAY
National Alpaca Farm Days
Recommended trip duration
3 days
Flight time
11.5 hours
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