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Hobbiton and Lord of the Rings Movie Set Tour
Tours • From Hamilton

Hobbiton and Lord of the Rings Movie Set Tour

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Private tour
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★ 4.7 (3,169) • 80K+ booked
From NZ$ 120.00
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
Parks & gardens • Rotorua District

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

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★ 4.6 (396) • 10K+ booked
NZ$ 45.00
Te Puia Ticket
Parks & gardens • Rotorua District

Te Puia Ticket

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★ 4.6 (347) • 9K+ booked
From NZ$ 49.00
Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve & Mud Spa Experience
Massages • Rotorua District

Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve & Mud Spa Experience

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Up to 3 hrs
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★ 4.5 (284) • 10K+ booked
From NZ$ 45.00
Mitai Maori Village Experience
Historical sites • Rotorua District

Mitai Maori Village Experience

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★ 4.6 (262) • 7K+ booked
NZ$ 169.00
Agrodome Farm Show and Tour Ticket in Rotorua
Events & shows • Rotorua District

Agrodome Farm Show and Tour Ticket in Rotorua

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★ 4.7 (384) • 9K+ booked
NZ$ 65.00
Klook Pass New Zealand
Attraction passes • Paraparaumu

Klook Pass New Zealand

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★ 4.5 (187) • 6K+ booked
From NZ$ 275.00
NZ$ 378.00
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Te Pā Tū - Māori Cultural Experience
Tours • From Rotorua District

Te Pā Tū - Māori Cultural Experience

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Evening departure
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★ 4.8 (23) • 1K+ booked
NZ$ 280.00
Secret Spot Hot Tubs Rotorua
Klook's choice
Massages • Rotorua District

Secret Spot Hot Tubs Rotorua

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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
Private group
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★ 4.7 (46) • 700+ booked
NZ$ 45.00
Waitomo, Rotorua and Te Puia Day Tour
Tours • From Auckland

Waitomo, Rotorua and Te Puia Day Tour

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★ 4.7 (97) • 1K+ booked
NZ$ 409.00
Kaituna Whitewater Rafting Experience
Water activities • From Rotorua District

Kaituna Whitewater Rafting Experience

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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
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★ 4.8 (4) • 100+ booked
NZ$ 135.00
Ex Auckland TRIPLE DEAL - Wai-O-Tapu, Redwood Forest & Blue Springs
Cultural experiences • From Auckland, Hamilton

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

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English guided
Morning departure
7+ hrs
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★ 4.8 (4)
From NZ$ 329.00

Hotels in Rotorua District

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
Hotels • Rotorua District

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

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★ 4.3 (963)
From NZ$ 154.18
Pullman Rotorua
Hotels • Rotorua District

Pullman Rotorua

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★ 4.2 (404)
From NZ$ 313.47
Newina Rotorua
Hotels • Rotorua District

Newina Rotorua

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★ 4.7 (153)
From NZ$ 218.87
Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama
Hotels • Rotorua District

Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama

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★ 4.4 (516)
From NZ$ 293.98
Copthorne Hotel Rotorua
Hotels • Rotorua District

Copthorne Hotel Rotorua

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★ 3.7 (975)
From NZ$ 181.08
Urban Lounge Sleepery, SureStay Collection by BW
Hotels • Rotorua District

Urban Lounge Sleepery, SureStay Collection by BW

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★ 4.0 (68)
From NZ$ 107.96
ibis Rotorua
Hotels • Rotorua District

ibis Rotorua

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★ 4.0 (954)
From NZ$ 158.62
Sudima Lake Rotorua
Hotels • Rotorua District

Sudima Lake Rotorua

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★ 3.8 (968)
From NZ$ 157.28
Astray Motel
Hotels • Rotorua District

Astray Motel

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★ 3.8 (321)
From NZ$ 97.14
Marsden Stay Rotorua
Hotels • Rotorua District

Marsden Stay Rotorua

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★ 3.5 (108)
From NZ$ 111.88
Rydges Rotorua
Hotels • Rotorua District

Rydges Rotorua

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★ 4.1 (878)
From NZ$ 182.89
Tasman Holiday Parks- Rotorua
Hotels • Rotorua District

Tasman Holiday Parks- Rotorua

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★ 4.5 (200)
From NZ$ 205.64

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Reviews of Rotorua District activities

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
Hans ******
2025-12-07 02:26:41
Fantastic 5.0
My family and I love the tour in overall. our tour guide, she was so professional and friendly (8:10 am 7/12). we are blessed with the good nice weather. i recommend to go in the morning, as it’s not that hot during summer.
Klook User
2026-01-01 18:47:06
Fantastic 5.0
It was wounderful. The guide was very enthusiastic, knowledgeable. The village száll but very nice, it is amazing how warm the grund underground your fent. The corn what we received was so delicious. The haka performance was great and our son loved it very much. We had a wounderful day in the village despite the rainy morning and a sunny warm noon.
클룩 회원
2025-09-30 20:37:45
Fantastic 5.0
I'm a Korean tourist and signed up for this program because I'm interested in Māori culture. From the pickup, the friendly driver explained the program's background and itinerary, which made me look forward to it. Everything went smoothly as scheduled upon arrival, from the welcome greeting and Māori cultural activities to the performance and dinner. Above all, I appreciated the pride they have in their culture and the respect they showed for the tourists who came to experience it. The explanations were also given at a relatively slow pace. During dinner, they identified the tourists from each country and sang representative songs from those countries – their talent was amazing! I support their efforts to preserve their traditions while coexisting with the world! I’m a tourist from Korea and joined this program to experience Māori culture. Everything went smoothly from the pickup to the welcome, cultural activities, performance, and dinner. The pride they showed in their culture and the respect for visitors were truly impressive. I especially loved the dinner time when they sang songs from each guest’s country — such a wonderful touch!
Tracy **
2025-11-08 03:01:41
Fantastic 5.0
Hanoz was our guide. He made the 8 in the group introduced ourselves. I enjoyed the caves mostly. My son loves the geysers. Anyway, I love that they were generous with their bottled drinking water and snacks. Their transport allows you to charge your phones. The ostrich feeding experience was fun.
클룩 회원
2026-01-25 08:22:58
Fantastic 5.0
This is a tour service that picks you up from Auckland and tours Hobbiton and Wai-O-Tapu. The guides, Ark and Sam, are very kind and always approach you first to offer help. There were 14 passengers, and all the seats were full, but the seats were wide and comfortable, so there was no discomfort, and we were so friendly that we said goodbye to each other when we parted. We were the only Koreans, and there was only one other Asian person besides us, but even if you don't speak English very well, the guides Ark and Sam explained the important things several times so that you could understand them, and they told us about the scenery along the way and New Zealand travel tips, which was great. Thank you for leaving us with happy memories. ^^
Chan *********
2025-12-15 22:13:27
Fantastic 5.0
This tour was incredibly well organised and the small group size made the experience feel personal and relaxed. Hobbiton was absolutely magical — beautifully maintained and even better in person. Waitomo Glowworm Caves were breathtaking and unlike anything I’ve seen before. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and shared great insights throughout the day. Transport was comfortable and everything ran smoothly. Highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting a memorable and stress-free experience!
Precious ********
2025-08-23 08:26:46
Fantastic 5.0
We joined the Rotorua tour with CheekyKiwi Tours and had Jeoff as our driver/guide. He was professional, friendly, and made the journey enjoyable with his humor and stories. Wai-O-Tapu’s geothermal wonders were breathtaking, the Polynesian Spa was the perfect place to relax, and the Rotorua city tour gave great local flavor. Jeoff’s care, attentiveness, and knowledge made the day unforgettable. Highly recommend both CheekyKiwi Tours and Jeoff!
Richard ***
2025-09-12 11:01:55
Fantastic 5.0
It was an extremely satisfying packaged day tour led by Dave. He was very friendly and caring toward all of us and was super knowledgable of the area as we rode on our scenic drive. Loved the knowledge bits that Dave provided to us. Everything was well arranged and catered for us smoothly including the tickets, and not to mention the comfortable ride in the Mercedes van! We thoroughly enjoyed our Hobbiton and Rotorua tour with Dave! Highly recommend.

Quick facts about Rotorua District

Local weather

  • DEC - FEB
    23°15°

  • MAR - MAY
    22°11°

  • JUN - AUG
    15°

  • SEP - NOV
    19°10°

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1NZD = 1.00NZD

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Rotorua Walking Festival

    National Alpaca Farm Days

  • Recommended trip duration

  • Flight time

    When departing from Auckland

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