Rotorua District 2026: Top Places to Visit & Must-See Attractions

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 (3,163) • 70K+ booked

From NT$ 2,173

Parks & gardens • Rotorua District

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

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★ 4.6 (393) • 10K+ booked

NT$ 815

Historical sites • Rotorua District

Mitai Maori Village Experience

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★ 4.6 (261) • 7K+ booked

NT$ 3,061

Massages • Rotorua District

Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve & Mud Spa Experiences

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Up to 3 hrs

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★ 4.5 (280) • 10K+ booked

From NT$ 815

Massages • Rotorua District

Polynesian Spa Geothermal Hot Springs Admission

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★ 4.6 (191) • 4K+ booked

NT$ 561

Parks & gardens • Rotorua District

Te Puia Ticket

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★ 4.6 (343) • 9K+ booked

From NT$ 887

Events & shows • Rotorua District

Agrodome Farm Show and Tour Ticket in Rotorua

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★ 4.7 (383) • 9K+ booked

NT$ 1,177

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Klook Pass New Zealand

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★ 4.5 (186) • 6K+ booked

From NT$ 4,981

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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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From NT$ 5,959

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Massages • Rotorua District

Secret Spot Hot Tubs Rotorua

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Up to 3 hrs

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★ 4.7 (44) • 700+ booked

NT$ 815

Tours • From Rotorua District

Whakarewarewa Village Guided Tour

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★ 4.7 (185) • 4K+ booked

From NT$ 634

Outdoor & sports activities • Rotorua District

Zipline into an Ancient New Zealand Forest with Rotorua Canopy Tours

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Up to 3 hrs

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★ 5.0 (44) • 1K+ booked

From NT$ 3,604

Hotels in Rotorua District

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Hotels • Rotorua District

Pullman Rotorua

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★ 4.2 (403)

From NT$ 5,642

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ibis Rotorua

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★ 4.0 (954)

From NT$ 2,861

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Sudima Lake Rotorua

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★ 3.8 (968)

From NT$ 2,831

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JetPark Hotel Rotorua

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★ 4.3 (963)

From NT$ 2,795

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Copthorne Hotel Rotorua

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★ 3.7 (975)

From NT$ 3,259

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Rydges Rotorua

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★ 4.1 (878)

From NT$ 3,292

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Astray Motel

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★ 3.8 (321)

From NT$ 1,748

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Marsden Stay Rotorua

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★ 3.5 (108)

From NT$ 1,976

Hotels • Rotorua District

Doolan's Country Retreat - Adults Only

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★ 4.9 (16)

NT$ 6,399

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Arawa Park Hotel

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★ 3.6 (952)

From NT$ 2,482

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Thermal Oak Motel

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★ 4.6 (147)

From NT$ 3,322

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Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park

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★ 4.3 (32)

From NT$ 2,352

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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

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

Klook User

2025-08-29 20:20:39

Fantastic 5.0

Fantastic experience. Really friendly staff, well-maintained grounds, and cute rabbits!

Rotorua Mini Golf with Rabbits

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.

Hobbiton and Lord of the Rings Movie Set Tour

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.

Whakarewarewa Village Guided Tour

Klook User

2025-07-28 09:48:10

Fantastic 5.0

attractions on the way: There are fun activities in the village, very well presented the Maori culture group size: Not too many people but enough to have fun together

Te Pā Tū - Māori Cultural Experience

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.

Waitomo, Rotorua and Te Puia Day Tour

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2025-09-16 13:47:51

Fantastic 5.0

It's a pleasure to embark on this intensely relaxing journey on such a clear day. Besides marveling at the natural wonders created by volcanoes and geothermal activity, the forest hike interspersed with bathing in the woods, and the picturesque hot springs and lake views at the end, truly wash away the physical and mental fatigue brought on by the long journey.

Wai-O-Tapu & Polynesian Spa Rotorua Tour

Amanda ****

2025-09-19 21:52:14

Fantastic 5.0

a 100% would recommend this tour. our guide was knowledgable and the whole excursion was enjoyable.

Hobbiton and Rotorua Day Tour with Wai-O-Tapu from Auckland

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
1TWD = 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
12 hours
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