Rotorua

Tourist town Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

What to expect

Rotorua is a city in the Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island, renowned for its rich Māori culture, world-class spa and wellness experiences, otherworldly geothermal landscapes, and incredible backyard of lush forests and sparkling lakes. The city offers a range of attractions and experiences, including geothermal parks, hot springs, and outdoor recreation activities such as mountain biking, walking, horse riding, and fishing. Families can enjoy leisure and wildlife parks, and the city's thermally-heated central city alfresco dining zone, Eat Streat. Rotorua is also home to the National Kiwi Hatchery, which hatches and raises kiwi chicks for release into the wild. The city has a strong focus on Māori culture, with opportunities to experience traditional Māori hospitality, food, and performances

Plan your family visit to the Rotorua with these blog insights 👇

He Who Smelt it Dealt it: That Rotorua Smell

This family's experience:

Activities: We cycled into Rotorua, exploring its many hot springs, spas, and geothermal attractions

Highlights: The kids loved the many swimming pools and the luge, while Stuart enjoyed the scientific interest of the geothermal area ✨

(Tip!) New Zealand itineraries: Travel itineraries for 3, 4 and 6 weeks

This family's experience:

Activities: We stayed in Rotorua for almost a week, visiting the Wai-o-Tapu Nature Park and tobogganing down the mountain

Highlights: We found the real highlights to be tobogganing down the mountain and the Wai-o-Tapu Nature Park ✨