RAIN 82 MM · DAYLIGHT 13.1 H
Oceania
Rotorua
New Zealand
Best time January – March, November
Best for Nature · History · Food
19:30
SPRING · 16° / 9°C
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The Place
Rotorua, New Zealand
City introduction
The geothermal heart — mud pools, geysers and Māori culture. Rotorua steams: geysers erupting at Te Puia, bubbling mud pools, terraced silica formations at Orakei Korako, lake-edge hot springs, and the Māori cultural experiences — hāngī feasts and hongi welcomes — that make it the North Island's cultural heart.
Getting there
Getting to Rotorua
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Explore
Explore Rotorua
Things to do · Stays · Food
Things to see in Rotorua
Attractions
01Te Puia
A geothermal valley and Maori arts centre in Whakarewarewa, home to the Pohutu Geyser and kiwi house.
Type Landmark
Admission Paid admission
Best time (city) Dec-Mar
Suggested city stay 3 days
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02Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
A volcanic reserve south of Rotorua known for the Champagne Pool, artist's palette and steaming craters.
Type Park
Admission Paid admission
Best time (city) Dec-Mar
Suggested city stay 3 days
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03Lake Rotorua
A large volcanic caldera lake in the Bay of Plenty with geothermal springs along its southern shore.
Type Landmark
Admission Free entry
Best time (city) Dec-Mar
Suggested city stay 3 days
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04Rotorua Lakefront
A redeveloped waterfront reserve on Lake Rotorua with piers, boardwalks and views to Mokoia Island.
Type Viewpoint
Admission Free entry
Best time (city) Dec-Mar
Suggested city stay 3 days
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05Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
A forest of towering Californian redwoods south-east of the city with walking and mountain biking trails.
Type Park
Admission Free entry
Best time (city) Dec-Mar
Suggested city stay 3 days
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06Rotorua Museum
A half-timbered Tudor-style bath house in Government Gardens built in 1908 as a spa retreat.
Type Museum
Best time (city) Dec-Mar
Suggested city stay 3 days
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