Attractions
Waimangu Volcanic Valley
Waimangu Volcanic Valley
587 Waimangu Road
Rotorua 3073
Experience the world's youngest geothermal system. Connect with the beating heart of the world’s youngest geothermal valley, its unique history and legacy. We share how the world began! Experience spectacular volcanic craters, enormous hot water springs, beautiful geothermal features, rare and unusual plant life, brilliantly coloured micro biology and a wide array of birds. We immerse visitors in the stories of the Mt Tarawera volcanic eruption, its people, and the resulting dramatic landscape changes that created Rotorua's geothermal park.
Price Guide: $30 - $245
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- 29 Minutes
- 190 Minutes
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TE PUIA
Hemo Rd Tihiotonga
Rotorua 3040
Situated five minutes from central Rotorua, Te Puia is an iconic destination for visitors featuring the world famous Pohutu Geyser, Māori cultural performances, live Kiwi, boiling mud pools, and native bush. Te Puia is also the home of the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, and acts as a kaitiaki (guardian) of the traditional Māori skills of carving and weaving for future generations. Our tradition of guiding in the Whakarewarewa geothermal valley extends for generations and many of our guides have direct links to Rotorua’s earliest hosts. We share stories and insight into this unique corner of the world.
Price Guide: $39.00 - $119.00
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- 10 Minutes
- 52 Minutes
- 25 Minutes
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Hells Gate
Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve and Mud Spa
State Highway 30
Tikitere
Rotorua 3010
As you walk through native bush and clouds of geothermic steam, you’ll discover why this land has inspired myths and legends. Once used by Māori warriors to heal their battle-scarred bodies, visitors now use the nutrient-rich waters and mud to ease inflammation and arthritis, as well as rejuvenate the skin. This unique blend of awe-inspiring power and natural healing properties is a thing of cultural legend - having been used for over 800 years. Come along and you’ll soon discover why Hell’s Gate is New Zealand’s most unique and active geothermal reserve and mud spa.
Price Guide: $25 - $249
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- 29 Minutes
- 10 Minutes
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SKYLINE ROTORUA
178 Fairy Springs Road
Rotorua
Skyline Rotorua Gondola is the most spectacular way to take in the 180 degree views of Lake Rotorua, the city and surrounding district. Skyline’s Stratosfare Restaurant and Bar, open daily for lunch and dinner, is renowned for its delicious New Zealand cuisine, and the Market Kitchen provides a multitude of tasty options for morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. No visit would be complete without a ride down one of Skyline’s luge tracks. The luge is a world first! With three different track options and over 5kms of track to ride, once is certainly never enough! Riders have full control, over the 3 wheel, gravity-based luge cart.
Price Guide: $31 - $149
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- 18 Minutes
- 51 Minutes
- 40 Minutes
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Redwoods Treewalk
Redwoods Treewalk
1 Long Mile Road
Tītokorangi Drive access off Tarawera Road
Whakarewarewa
Rotorua 3010
Majestic and magical, the Redwoods Treewalk™ experience is truly a walk to remember. Suspended high above the forest floor, encounter 75-metre-tall redwoods as you walk across eco-suspended bridges and platforms intricately designed to honour and accentuate the stunning natural environment. Regarded by many as one of the best tree top walks in New Zealand.
Price Guide: $35 - $99
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- 10 Minutes
- 19 Minutes
