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.
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!
Agrodome
Family Fun
The world-renowned Agrodome features Rotorua’s favourite Farm Tour, Farm Show AND their newest furry resident, Shaun the Sheep!
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.
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.
Rotorua Paddle Tours
Family Fun
Stand-up paddle (SUP) board tours and lessons on Lake Rotorua and surrounding waterways.
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.
Adventure Games Rotorua
Family Fun
Adventure Games Rotorua gets your team out and about, working together to solve an exciting mystery. You’ll love the challenge of solving the puzzles and clues, at the same time learning something about local history, culture and nature. Developed by Escapade, New Zealand's best rated escape room business.
Agrojet at Velocity Valley
Family Fun, North
Experience the thrill of a major adrenaline rush on a high-octane jet boat sprint course with Agrojet.
aMAZEme
Family Fun, North
For more than a decade, the Jensen family has been providing good old-fashioned outdoor fun at an affordable price.
Boyes Beach & Park
Family Fun, East
Boyes Beach is one of the largest beaches on Lake Ōkāreka and a great attraction during the warmer months, and popular for swimming, fishing and picnicking.