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Activity options in Rotorua

The heartland of New Zealand, spiritual home to the Maori and host to some of the worlds most incredible earth forces, Rotorua encapsulates the essence of this remarkable country.

Rotorua offers a huge range of sightseeing attractions and activities and has something to appeal to everybody who visits and Rotorua is proud to be the only place in the world where you can experience some of the activities and attractions on offer.

Explore some of our many options (select from the list below) and experience the essence of New Zealand all in one place.

Walking trails in Rotorua

Rotorua has kilometres of walking tracks just waiting to be explored. From lakeside tracks to those for the more intrepid for further information. More info..

Mountain biking in Rotorua

Just minutes away from the city centre there are thousands of hectares of forest awaiting exploration for mountain bikers for further information. More info..

Rotorua Sightseeing

Rotorua, winner of New Zealand's most beautiful city award 2006, 2002, 2000 and 1999, has a variety of experiences, attractions, adventures and day trips. Lots of options are within close proximity of the city centre; just minutes from town visitors can be in a giant Redwood forest, on a farm, in a wilderness area or experiencing native wildlife. More info..

Family activities

It is easy to find activities to keep the whole family entertained in Rotorua. There are plenty of options suitable for families with children of all ages, all year round. There are also lots of free things to do in Rotorua such as walking tracks, public parks, Whakarewarewa Forest wilderness area, 15 freshwater swimming lakes, some of the world's best mountain biking trails and three excellent adventure playgrounds. More info..

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