Touring by bicycle, e-bike, horseback, Segway, canoe, kayak, jetboat, SUP, catamaran, RailCruiser, helicopter, historic paddleboat, authentic Māori waka (boat), zipline, suspension bridges through forest, 4WD, authentic WWII amphibious war craft, and of course on foot – plus a few more we probably haven’t invented yet – are all possible in Rotorua.
Having such a variety of transportation modes means there’s a tour suitable for nearly any size group. This also means Rotorua is the perfect place to host events such as weddings, reunions or conferences, where you want your guests to get out and experience as much of Rotorua as possible while they’re here. Many of the operators will create custom tours, too, if you’d like incorporate team-building activities or something a bit more unique and special.
CityRide Bus Services
Tours & Transport, Central
Getting around Rotorua by bus is easy, affordable and reliable – just look for the big lime-green CityRide buses.
MDA Experiences
Tours & Transport
Our Exclusive Tours create the perfect excursion tailored to our guest, including a personal guide, complete privacy and the best we have to offer at MDA Experiences.
New Zealand Mountain Biking
Tours & Transport, East
Based in one of the best places to ride in the world, New Zealand Mountain Biking has experiences to suit any level of rider from beginner lessons through to six-day Enduro-style tours.
Ready2Roll Shuttles and Day Tours
Tours & Transport
Ready2Roll Shuttles is a family run and operated company who offer their clients an experience rather than just a journey, whether it be a tour or airport transfer.
Rotoiti Water Shuttles
Tours & Transport, East
Indulge in a genuine off-the-beaten-track geothermal experience.
Rotorua Airport
Tours & Transport, East
With daily direct flights from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, and connecting flights from other cities, Rotorua Airport is proudly the gateway to and from the Central North Island.
Rotorua Duck Tours - Amphibious Sightseeing and Informational Tours
Tours & Transport
Guided sightseeing tours of Rotorua and the lakes region in a WWII amphibious landing craft. Splashdown onto pristine lakes surrounded by beautiful native forests. Rotorua Duck Tours are the perfect introduction to Rotorua’s geothermal and Māori history.
Rotorua Guided Walks
Tours & Transport, Central
Rotorua Guided Walks takes visitors on a chronological journey from the mid-1800s to today, looking at how Europeans ‘took the waters’ in Rotorua.
Rotorua Museum: Outside the Walls Historical Government Gardens Tours
Tours & Transport
Discover Rotorua's rich culture, volatile landscape and legendary figures in this must-do FREE tour around the famous Rotorua Museum and Government Gardens.
Rotorua Super Passes
Tours & Transport
Rotorua Super Passes provide a convenient way to experience the essence of Rotorua through a vast realm of activities and sights to enjoy within easy reach of the central city.
Rotorua Trout Guide - Guided Fly Fishing
Tours & Transport
Rotorua fly fishing guide Julian Danby showcases the best fishing locations found in the Rotorua Lakes District.