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.
Wai-o-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
Family Fun, South
Wai-o-Tapu Thermal Wonderland is New Zealand's most colourful geothermal attraction.
Skyline Rotorua Luge and Gondola
Family Fun, North
Conveniently located just five minutes from central Rotorua and beginning with a serene Gondola ride up Mt Ngongotahā, Skyline Rotorua offers unrivalled views of Rotorua’s famous geothermal wonderland.
Waikite Valley Hotpools
Family Fun, South
Geothermal experience and hot pool bathing in 100% pure natural geothermal waters overlooking Waikite Valley, native bush and surrounding geothermal activity.
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.
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.
Rotorua Ziplines
Family Fun, East
Rotorua Ziplines will have you soaring over waterfalls and through stunning native forests whilst being immersed in the rich Māori history of our special slice of the world, Okere Falls, Rotorua.
The National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa
Family Fun, North
The whole family will love the globally acclaimed National Kiwi Hatchery. It’s the only purpose-built kiwi conservation centre in the world that’s open to the public, and New Zealand’s only open-to-view kiwi hatchery and rearing facility.
DriftKartz
Family Fun, Central
Race on an indoor go-kart drift track and see if you have what it takes to control the out-of-control race karts!
Hell's Gate Geothermal Park & Mud Spa
Family Fun, East
Hell’s Gate is Rotorua’s most active geothermal reserve and New Zealand’s only mud spa complex.
Agrodome
Family Fun, North
The world-renowned Agrodome features Rotorua’s favourite Farm Tour, Farm Show AND their newest furry resident, Shaun the Sheep!
Wonderworld Amazement Park
Family Fun, East
Wonderworld's 3D mega maze has been a Rotorua icon for more than 40 years. Explore Rotorua’s longest and largest maze with a design and other activities that shift your perspective.