Rotorua District
Bay of Plenty Region
Popular cities in Rotorua District
Rotorua
Known for Spas, Lakes and Family-friendly
Visitors flock to this geothermal site to enjoy its hot springs, mud pools, watersports and fascinating Maori culture.
Reasons to visit
- Skyline Rotorua
- Polynesian Spa
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Waiotapu
Known for Nature and Natural parks
Soak in a hot stream, marvel at a boiling mud pool and watch a geyser erupt in spectacular fashion at one of New Zealand’s most impressive geothermal wonderlands.
Reasons to visit
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
- Lady Knox Geyser
Waimangu
Known for Natural parks
Waimangu awaits: its parks and more!
Reasons to visit
- Waimangu Volcanic Valley
Hamurana
Known for Friendly people, Lakes and Relaxing
Plunge into some of the deepest freshwater springs in New Zealand or tour a stream on a stand-up paddleboard at this collection of natural waters.
Reasons to visit
- Hamurana Springs
Ngongotaha Valley
Explore attractions like Paradise Valley Springs and Wingspan National Bird of Prey Centre as you discover things to see and do in Ngongotaha Valley.
Waikite Valley
Head to sights like Waikite Valley Thermal Pools and Lake Ohakuri as you discover Waikite Valley.