Rotorua What to See & Do

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Rotorua is full of wonderful things to see and do, with something for everyone. If it's not here, you won't have to travel far to find it. As this country is known as the 'Adventure Capital of the World', you can always find thrills of every kind nearby, from bungy jumping and skydiving to jet boating and white-water rafting. Our 14 national parks are perfect for tramping, where spectacular scenery abounds. Our geothermal hotspots provide natural thermal pools, shooting geysers and bubbling mud pools, while our incredible wildlife is a must-see for animal lovers. There are plenty of picturesque beaches for swimming, surfing or relaxing, mountain ranges for skiing and snowboarding, glassy lakes for fishing and water sports, and native forests for exploring. Try delicious gourmet delights, visit an art or craft studio, go shopping, check out a Maori cultural performance or take advantage of our exciting range of events. And that's just the beginning!

Rotorua: Rotorua is like no other place - its spirit is expressed by the stunning landscape. Stand on active volcanoes, peer into massive craters, see boiling mud, erupting geysers, and enjoy unspoiled native forests that cloak the land. Throughout this vista are 14 scenic lakes brimming with trout. Lake Rotorua is the largest lake in the district and windsurfing, kayaking and trout fishing are favoured pastimes on the lake. At Whakarewarewa you will see the country's largest geyser, Pohutu (playing to about 31m), the Prince of Wales' Feathers geyser, boiling mud pools and silica terraces. In the Whakarewarewa village there are carving and weaving schools where you can see traditional craftspeople at work. In Rotorua, you have access to horse trekking, orienteering, and some of New Zealand's best mountain-bike trails. Lake Rotoiti is connected to Lake Rotorua and is popular for boating.