Surrounded by geothermal landscapes, hot mud pools, forests and iridescent lakes, Rotorua bursting with wonderful adventures. Located on the south western end of Lake Rotorua in the Bay of Plenty region, string your way on Skyline Gondola to Mount Ngongotaha offering you panoramic views of Rotorua, Mokoia Island and the endless horizon or jump right into a cultural expedition at Rotorua Museum.
Discover the region through air by taking a helicopter tour at Volcanic Air and explore the region above and beyond flying over the summit of Mount Tarawera, Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave. Feeling the adrenaline rush, jump into Velocity Valley for some thrilling adventures of reverse bungy, friendly race on the Shweeb Racer or Zip through water on the Agroject or if your daring enough, float on the Xtreme Freefall.
Dive into more adrenaline adventures water rafting through the Rangitaiki River or the Kaituna River into waterfalls and whirlpools. Alternatively, enjoy a peaceful ride on lake Rotorua cruising on the Lakeland Queen indulging you in an all encompassing stunning sightseeing and peaceful dining.
For more versatile immersion in nature, journey your way into Whakarewarewa Forest by taking calming stroll through the woods or horse ride your way as the Redwood trees loom above your heads. Travel to another world at Tamaki Maori Village uncovering history through legends, sacred rituals, art, harmonious song, dance performance and delight your taste buds with a traditional Hanhi dinner hidden in the Tawa forest.
Embrace other geothermal hotspots at Waimangu Volcani Valley for a light walk through craters, native plants and wonderful native animals or saunter your way at Wai-o-Tapu. However you travel in Rotorua, you will never be short of electrifying adventures.
Image credits: Miriam Eh, Linde Lanjouw, Daniel Hopper, Sebastian Goldberg, Devin Kleu
