Rotorua's Whakarewarewa neighborhood is known for its spas and hot springs, and entices visitors with attractions including Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.
Why not give yourself a treat with a trip to Skyline Rotorua, one of the family attractions located 2.5 mi (4 km) from central Rotorua. If you have fun at Skyline Rotorua, you'll love Paradise Valley Springs and Luge Rotorua, both located nearby.
If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest in Whakarewarewa. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Kuirau Park and Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, both nearby.
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Mitai Maori Village in Rotorua. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Tamaki Maori Village during your trip to Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Bubbling mud pools and steaming geysers create an otherworldly landscape where the earth seems alive beneath your feet. At Whakarewarewa, Pōhutu Geyser erupts with theatrical regularity while guides share stories passed down through generations. The Tamaki Maori Village offers an immersive evening of traditional performances and hangi feasts cooked in geothermal ground ovens. Mountain biking enthusiasts tackle world-class trails through redwood forests that somehow thrive amid the sulfurous air. After dark, the Rotorua Night Market transforms Tutanekai Street with food stalls and local crafts. For the adventurous, Skyline Rotorua's luge provides gravity-powered thrills with lake views, while Zorbing offers the uniquely Kiwi experience of tumbling downhill inside a transparent plastic orb.
Rotorua is a family-friendly city where you can spend time relaxing in the hot springs. Plan a fun excursion to Springfield Golf Club and Rotorua Golf Club while here. There's plenty more to see, including sights like Rotorua Night Market and Rotorua Central Mall.
