Things to Do in Rotorua

There are 16 attractions in Rotorua. Mount Tarawera, volcano in rotorua region, site of 1886 eruption, is the most popular.

1

Mount Tarawera

Volcano in Rotorua region, site of 1886 eruption

Volcano

2

Lake Rotorua / Te Rotorua nui ā Kahumatamomoe

Geothermal lake near Rotorua with strong Māori significance

Lake

3

Frying Pan Lake

World's largest hot spring lake in Waiotapu geothermal

Lake

4

Champagne Pool

Geothermal silica pool with bubbling mineral waters

Lake

5

Lake Tarawera

Volcanic lake near Rotorua, site of notable eruptions

Lake

6

Tarawera Falls

Scenic waterfall on Tarawera River near Rotorua

Waterfall

7

Wai-O-Tapu

Geothermal park near Rotorua with colorful hot springs

Cape

8

Lake Rotoiti (Bay of Plenty)

Bay of Plenty lake near Rotorua, recreational boating

Lake

9

Mokoia Island

Sacred lake island in Rotorua with Māori heritage

Island

10

Whakarewarewa

Geothermal Māori village in Rotorua offering cultural experiences

Area

11

Lake Rotomahana

Geothermal lake in North Island, once hosted terraces

Lake

12

Redwoods Forest

Forest of coastal redwoods near Auckland

Park

13

Okere Falls

Small village centered around scenic waterfalls

Waterfall

14

Omanawa Falls

Popular waterfall and swimming spot near Tauranga

Waterfall

15

Te Rerekawau

Waterfall

16

Whāngioterangi / Echo Lake

Small freshwater lake in Bay of Plenty Region

Crater