Create unforgettable memories in Rotorua that you'll cherish for years to come.
Traveling with your family becomes an exciting adventure when the best attractions, cafés, restaurants, and free activities are all within easy reach, meaning less time in the car and more time for F-U-N.
Imagine the joy of stopping to pat giant bunnies on a mini golf course, feeding adorable alpacas, sheep, and other farm animals at Agrodome, or exploring the charming small-animal enclosure after attempting to reach the centre of the live maze at aMAZEme – a delightful spot to let the kids roam and enjoy.
For thrill-seekers, Rotorua offers exhilarating adventures like rolling downhill in a giant inflatable ZORB or racing each other on the five thrilling Luge tracks at Skyline Rotorua. The excitement doesn’t stop there; countless adventures await.
Geothermal parks will leave your children wide-eyed with wonder at the sight of steam rising from the earth, bubbling mud pools, erupting geysers, and strangely coloured lakes that you’d expect to see only in a Dr Seuss book. Polynesian Spa and Waikite Valley Hot Pools feature family hot pools for extra fun. Don’t miss the magical and ever-so-popular Redwoods Treewalk and Nightlights, a network of eco-suspended bridges through the forest canopy. Walking and biking through Whakarewarewa Forest is also a fantastic way to enjoy nature, as are the 18 picturesque lakes, free to visit year-round.
For thrill-seekers young and not-so-young, Redwoods Altitude showcases even more of the forest as you ascend 25 metres (27 yards) up and around the trunk of a giant California redwood tree, then make your way across 25 Indiana Jones-style eco-suspended jungle bridges.
Eternal favourites include exhilarating adventures like rolling downhill in a giant inflatable ZORB or racing down five thrilling Luge tracks at Skyline Rotorua. The excitement doesn’t stop there; countless adventures await at Adventure Playground, Off Road NZ, and Velocity Valley.
When the weather isn’t on your side, Rotorua still delivers endless fun with indoor activities. Motion Entertainment offers ten-pin bowling, mini golf, a trampoline park, escape rooms, Chipmunks Playland, a plethora of electronic games and the newest attraction, Vortex Ninja Park – all under one roof! For more unique experiences, check out the 3D Trick Art Gallery or embark on a WWII amphibious vehicle tour to keep everyone entertained.
Rotorua Library Te Aka Mauri
Family Fun
Come relax with your favorite book or learn something new. There's something for everyone at the local Rotorua Library.
Fancy Meow Cat Café
Family Fun
Fancy Meow Cat Café is New Zealand's only cat café with pure-bred cats and kittens.
Rotorua Aquatic Centre
Family Fun, West
If you are into water sports, water recreation, aqua-fitness or just pure relaxation for yourself or your family & friends, then the Rotorua Aquatic Centre is one of New Zealand's best.
Horse Trekking Lake Okareka
Family Fun, East
Trek on horseback through 500 acres of native bush and 1,500 acres of working sheep and cattle farm with stunning views of Mount Tarawera and lakes Okareka and Tarawera.
Action Bug - Rangitāiki with Riverbug.NZ
Family Fun, South
Try something truly new! This Action Bug tour mixes a Riverbug with generous portions of whitewater in a breathtaking gorge on the Rangitāiki River between Rotorua and Whakatāne. This is an unforgettable experience that's unique to the Bay of Plenty.
Rotorua Paddle Tours
Family Fun
Stand-up paddle (SUP) board tours and lessons on Lake Rotorua and surrounding waterways.
Adventure Playground Rotorua - 1-hour 4x4 Self Drive
Family Fun
Adventure Playground is the place to be when visiting Rotorua. Try our new 1-hour 4x4 self drive CanAm Experience, before perhaps some horse trekking, our cultural 4wd buggy tours or claybird shooting. The choice is yours!
RailCruising
Family Fun
RailCruising is the ultimate railway experience. Travel through the beautiful rolling hills of the Bay of Plenty countryside and enjoy uninterrupted stunning lake and farmland views in your own self-drive RailCruiser.
Rotorua Canopy Tours
Family Fun
Soar through the trees and experience New Zealand’s ancient forest like never before – in two award-winning zipline adventures. Lose yourself on this engaging encounter with the natural world, exploring ancient native forest via ziplines, suspended swing bridges, treetop platforms and more on this unforgettable nature adventure.
Raftabout Whitewater Rafting & Sledging
Family Fun
If you're looking for an awesome day out whitewater rafting, then look no further than Raftabout, a family-owned company that aims to excel.