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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English guided

Free cancellation

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★ 4.7 (3,160) • 70K+ booked

From RM 303.15

Parks & gardens • Rotorua District

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

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★ 4.6 (391) • 10K+ booked

RM 109.45

Massages • Rotorua District

Polynesian Spa Geothermal Hot Springs Admission

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English guided

Private group

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★ 4.6 (188) • 4K+ booked

From RM 73.09

Historical sites • Rotorua District

Mitai Maori Village Experience

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★ 4.6 (261) • 7K+ booked

RM 398.99

Events & shows • Rotorua District

Agrodome Farm Show and Tour Ticket in Rotorua

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★ 4.7 (376) • 9K+ booked

RM 153.45

Parks & gardens • Rotorua District

Te Puia Ticket

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★ 4.6 (337) • 9K+ booked

From RM 119.15

Massages • Rotorua District

Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve & Mud Spa Experiences

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English guided

Up to 3 hrs

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★ 4.5 (275) • 10K+ booked

From RM 106.25

Tours • From Rotorua District

Whakarewarewa Village Guided Tour

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★ 4.7 (183) • 4K+ booked

From RM 86.75

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Klook Pass New Zealand

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★ 4.5 (186) • 6K+ booked

From RM 668.69

RM 892.39

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 RM 776.69

Tours • From Rotorua District

Te Pā Tū - Māori Cultural Experience

English guided

Evening departure

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★ 4.8 (23) • 900+ booked

RM 674.25

Tours • From Auckland

Waitomo and Rotorua Day Tour with Te Puia

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English guided

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★ 4.7 (94) • 1K+ booked

RM 965.59

Hotels in Rotorua District

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Hotels • Rotorua District

ibis Rotorua

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★ 4.0 (953)

From RM 377.91

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Sudima Lake Rotorua

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★ 3.8 (968)

From RM 372.59

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JetPark Hotel Rotorua

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★ 4.3 (963)

From RM 471.92

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Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

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★ 3.9 (964)

From RM 507.17

Hotels • Rotorua District

Thermal Oak Motel

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★ 4.6 (147)

From RM 437.21

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Rydges Rotorua

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★ 4.1 (878)

From RM 433.24

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Marsden Stay Rotorua

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★ 3.5 (108)

From RM 260.08

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Bella Vista Motel Rotorua

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★ 4.4 (425)

From RM 420.00

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Tasman Holiday Parks- Rotorua

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★ 4.5 (200)

From RM 487.13

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Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

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★ 4.6 (913)

From RM 434.94

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Pullman Rotorua

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★ 4.2 (403)

From RM 742.57

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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

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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

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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

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2025-07-28 09:46:14

Fantastic 5.0

What an amazing view! It really shows how powerful nature can be. So many parkings, it's to access. experience: facilities: service: ease of booking on Klook:

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Chris ***

2025-12-01 00:22:49

Fantastic 5.0

An amazing farm tour that is well organised and clean .. Lots of opportunities to mingle with the barn animals and hand feeding.. Great activity for family with kids

Agrodome Farm Show and Tour Ticket in Rotorua

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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

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

HO ********

2025-08-03 03:35:39

Fantastic 5.0

When visiting Rotorua, experiencing the Maori Cultural Village is a must, and Te Puia is one of the most famous attractions. A guide will accompany you throughout the visit. We saw the carving school, mud pools, geysers, and kiwis. We highly recommend seeing the war dance, a spectacular performance you won't see anywhere else. The entire guided tour lasts about 90 minutes, with an additional 30 minutes for the war dance performance. Please don't be late.

Te Puia Ticket

Local weather

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

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Time zone
GMT +12:00
No time difference
Currency
New Zealand Dollar
1MYR = 0.42NZD
Official languages
English
Best time to visit
MAR
Rotorua Walking Festival
MAY
National Alpaca Farm Days
Recommended trip duration
3 days
Flight time
14 hours
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