Best Things to do in Rotorua
1. Mitai Maori Village
Your evening begins with a personalised meet and greets from one of the village's beautiful Maori Maidens. Dressed in the traditional attire, you'll have the chance to take a photograph together before entering the village. Once inside the Mitai Maori Village, you'll learn the traditional guidelines of such a sacred place.
As you enter the world of Mitai, you'll be enthralled by the natural bush setting that surrounds you. Hear stories of the past and history of this significant area. It was once was occupied and contained many villages.
As you explore the village, there's plenty to see. Watch for warriors in traditional dress paddling an ancient warrior canoe (waka) down the Wai-o-whiro stream, and don’t miss the chance to see glow worms in their natural habitat. Marvel at the crystal clear water at the sacred “Fairy Spring”, that's full of eels and trout.
Later, be captivated by songs, dances, and games in a powerful cultural concert. You'll also get to witness the spine-tingling “Haka” Maori war dance. Through the songs, dances and legends told, you'll learn a great deal about this village's fascinating past. Hear stories about the way the Maori interacted with the European settlers many generations ago and learn about traditional music, carving and the use of plants. There are also fascinating displays of weaponry and combat shown during the performance.
You'll also get to view the uplifting of the hangi from the earth cooked oven (Hangi Pit). Learn about the preparation and contents of the traditional hangi. You get to try this cultural feast too! Dine on a hot selection of succulent New Zealand meats and poultry, delicious vegetables and fresh salads, topped off with tempting dessert buffet style. Full bar facilities are also available.
There's plenty of time for traditional activities too, and you can learn the art of Ta Moko (tattoo) and Poi dance (Ball on the end of a string). You'll also learn about Maori customs, instruments, carving, and the medicinal uses of the flora and fauna around you.
Source — Backpackerdeals.com
Lake Rotorua is the largest lake in the district it is open for fishing all year round and holds large stocks of both brown and rainbow trout. Fishing can be great fun for you and for your friends and family. However, it can easily be frustrating if you don’t know what you’re doing too. With a little planning and practice, it’s easy to have a productive and fun day of fishing for our Rotorua trout and some quality time with family. Try some of these helpful lure tips.
Recommended lures – Dry flies: During the late summer large terrestrial insects such as Cicadas, Blowflies and Wasps are blown onto the water and will often attract cruising trout.
Nymphs: Lightly weighted nymphs such as Pheasants Tail, Hare and Copper, and Halfbacks can be very successful in fishing around the stream mouths and weed beds when using a floating line.
Wet flies / Streamers: During spring and summer when the trout are chasing smelt, use flies such as a light Rabbit, Grey Ghost, Parsons Glory during the day, and dark patterns such as Fuzzy Wuzzy and Scotch Poacher at night. Other patterns such as Hamill’s Killer and Mrs. Simpson work well throughout the year.
Spinners: Spinners such as the Black Toby, Rapala, Cobra and Tasmanian Devil all work well at different times during the year. Different colours seem to work better than others at times so it may be necessary to experiment throughout the day.
Lake Rotorua has been described as an angling paradise as it provides opportunities for all fishing methods. Trolling and harling are permitted anywhere on the lake except within 200 metres of the major tributary stream mouths. Trolling is very productive though anglers may need to use lead-line to get the lures down to the correct depth.
Source — Palmcourtrotorua.co.nz
The Redwoods Treewalk is a half-kilometre long walkway that consists of a series of 23 suspension bridges traversing the gaps between 22 majestic 100-year old Redwood trees. Breathtaking!
Inaugurated in January 2016, Redwood Treewalk in Rotorua’s newest eco-tourism attraction, offering breath-taking views of Rotorua’s most popular natural attraction: the Redwoods.
The Redwoods Treewalk is a half-kilometre long walkway that consists of a series of 23 suspension bridges traversing the gaps between 22 majestic 100-year old Redwood trees. Attached to each tree are 22 living decks, offering visitors a unique, and birds-eye perspective of this world-renowned forest.
The living decks were specifically designed for Redwood’s unique ecosystem, ensuring that the viewing platforms would adapt to the Trees' rapid growth without any harm.
Treewalkers can experience Treewalk at their own pace, taking in the serenity of the forest; observing the unique fauna that makes Rotorua’s magnificent Redwoods their home.
Tree walks signs, tells the story of the forest, its’ cultural significance and contribution to the region’s biodiversity. Accessible to all nature lovers, Treewalk doesn’t require a high level of physical fitness; the minimum requirements are simply to be able to walk, unaided.
Open daily, from 8:30, am to 6:00 pm, Treewalk can be experienced in all weather, offering welcome shade during hot summer days or a dramatic green backdrop during rainy ones; it is recommended Treewakers allow 30-minutes for their Redwood experience.
At 553-metres, Treewalk is the longest suspended bridge course of its’ kind in the world and a unique example of eco-engineering.
The living decks were specifically designed for Redwood’s unique ecosystem, ensuring that the viewing platforms would adapt to the trees' rapid growth without any possible harm to their host. Built from renewable New Zealand timber, sustainability has been at the heart of Treewalk’s construction.
Treewalk’s conservation message is simple; our environment can become a source of inspiration and awe if we care for it. Treewalk entices visitors to take that message with them as they visit Aotearoa.
Source — Rotoruanz.com
Go on an adrenaline-filled rafting excursion down the Kaituna River during this 3-hour adventure tour from Rotorua. Here, white-water rapids flow past a subtropical rainforest lining a deep canyon.
See stunning waterfalls, including rafting over Tutea Falls, and jump at the opportunity for exhilarating cliff diving. Tour operates winter and summer. Wetsuit, booties, and helmet are provided. No experience necessary!
Experience the best rafting section in New Zealand on this exciting 3-hour white water rafting excursion from Rotorua.
After getting a brief instructional, including safety procedures and some tips, hop on the raft and get ready for some adrenaline-flowing fun.
Float down a deep canyon on the Kaituna River, which is lined with beautiful New Zealand native flora. Admire the subtropical scenery while flowing down the river, which starts off with some easy white water.
Then continue on where the river builds in difficulty. Eventually, float right under a couple of majestic waterfalls.
Take the opportunity to jump in the river off a 10-foot (3-metre) cliff and marvel at the 23-foot (7-metre), Tutea Falls. Then head down the river for more action-packed rafting. The tour concludes when you're dropped off at your hotel.
Source — Viator.com
Bear witness to one of the most spectacular showcases in all of New Zealand, thousands of years in the making! Visit the thermal wonderland of Wai-O-Tapu, the country’s most vibrant and distinct geothermal park where you can find a great concentration of geysers, sulfuric pools, bubbling muds, and hot springs.
Get to explore the 18 sq km natural wonder and its extensive geothermal systems all year round as the park is open 365 days of the year including all public holidays, so you definitely can’t possibly miss visiting this ethereal attraction! Catch a glimpse of the park’s most famous lady, the Lady Knox Geyser, which erupts 10-20 meters up in the air every 10:15 am, daily.
At Wai-O-Tapu, there’s plenty of sights that will surely titillate your adventurous side. Don’t miss the chance to discover Rotorua’s thermal wonderland and book your tickets through Klook now!
Explore the vibrant geothermal world of Wai-O-Tapu. Catch the fascinating eruption of the Lady Knox Geyser every 10:15 am. See the largest bubbling mud pool in all of New Zealand. Feel the heat of the blazing hot springs of the park
Source — Klook.com
2. Trout Fishing Rotorua
Lake Rotorua is the largest lake in the district it is open for fishing all year round and holds large stocks of both brown and rainbow trout. Fishing can be great fun for you and for your friends and family. However, it can easily be frustrating if you don’t know what you’re doing too. With a little planning and practice, it’s easy to have a productive and fun day of fishing for our Rotorua trout and some quality time with family. Try some of these helpful lure tips.
Recommended lures – Dry flies: During the late summer large terrestrial insects such as Cicadas, Blowflies and Wasps are blown onto the water and will often attract cruising trout.
Nymphs: Lightly weighted nymphs such as Pheasants Tail, Hare and Copper, and Halfbacks can be very successful in fishing around the stream mouths and weed beds when using a floating line.
Wet flies / Streamers: During spring and summer when the trout are chasing smelt, use flies such as a light Rabbit, Grey Ghost, Parsons Glory during the day, and dark patterns such as Fuzzy Wuzzy and Scotch Poacher at night. Other patterns such as Hamill’s Killer and Mrs. Simpson work well throughout the year.
Spinners: Spinners such as the Black Toby, Rapala, Cobra and Tasmanian Devil all work well at different times during the year. Different colours seem to work better than others at times so it may be necessary to experiment throughout the day.
Lake Rotorua has been described as an angling paradise as it provides opportunities for all fishing methods. Trolling and harling are permitted anywhere on the lake except within 200 metres of the major tributary stream mouths. Trolling is very productive though anglers may need to use lead-line to get the lures down to the correct depth.
Source — Palmcourtrotorua.co.nz
3. Redwoods Treewalk
The Redwoods Treewalk is a half-kilometre long walkway that consists of a series of 23 suspension bridges traversing the gaps between 22 majestic 100-year old Redwood trees. Breathtaking!
Inaugurated in January 2016, Redwood Treewalk in Rotorua’s newest eco-tourism attraction, offering breath-taking views of Rotorua’s most popular natural attraction: the Redwoods.
The Redwoods Treewalk is a half-kilometre long walkway that consists of a series of 23 suspension bridges traversing the gaps between 22 majestic 100-year old Redwood trees. Attached to each tree are 22 living decks, offering visitors a unique, and birds-eye perspective of this world-renowned forest.
The living decks were specifically designed for Redwood’s unique ecosystem, ensuring that the viewing platforms would adapt to the Trees' rapid growth without any harm.
Treewalkers can experience Treewalk at their own pace, taking in the serenity of the forest; observing the unique fauna that makes Rotorua’s magnificent Redwoods their home.
Tree walks signs, tells the story of the forest, its’ cultural significance and contribution to the region’s biodiversity. Accessible to all nature lovers, Treewalk doesn’t require a high level of physical fitness; the minimum requirements are simply to be able to walk, unaided.
Open daily, from 8:30, am to 6:00 pm, Treewalk can be experienced in all weather, offering welcome shade during hot summer days or a dramatic green backdrop during rainy ones; it is recommended Treewakers allow 30-minutes for their Redwood experience.
At 553-metres, Treewalk is the longest suspended bridge course of its’ kind in the world and a unique example of eco-engineering.
The living decks were specifically designed for Redwood’s unique ecosystem, ensuring that the viewing platforms would adapt to the trees' rapid growth without any possible harm to their host. Built from renewable New Zealand timber, sustainability has been at the heart of Treewalk’s construction.
Treewalk’s conservation message is simple; our environment can become a source of inspiration and awe if we care for it. Treewalk entices visitors to take that message with them as they visit Aotearoa.
Source — Rotoruanz.com
4. Kaituna River White Water Rafting
Go on an adrenaline-filled rafting excursion down the Kaituna River during this 3-hour adventure tour from Rotorua. Here, white-water rapids flow past a subtropical rainforest lining a deep canyon.
See stunning waterfalls, including rafting over Tutea Falls, and jump at the opportunity for exhilarating cliff diving. Tour operates winter and summer. Wetsuit, booties, and helmet are provided. No experience necessary!
Experience the best rafting section in New Zealand on this exciting 3-hour white water rafting excursion from Rotorua.
After getting a brief instructional, including safety procedures and some tips, hop on the raft and get ready for some adrenaline-flowing fun.
Float down a deep canyon on the Kaituna River, which is lined with beautiful New Zealand native flora. Admire the subtropical scenery while flowing down the river, which starts off with some easy white water.
Then continue on where the river builds in difficulty. Eventually, float right under a couple of majestic waterfalls.
Take the opportunity to jump in the river off a 10-foot (3-metre) cliff and marvel at the 23-foot (7-metre), Tutea Falls. Then head down the river for more action-packed rafting. The tour concludes when you're dropped off at your hotel.
Source — Viator.com
5. Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
Bear witness to one of the most spectacular showcases in all of New Zealand, thousands of years in the making! Visit the thermal wonderland of Wai-O-Tapu, the country’s most vibrant and distinct geothermal park where you can find a great concentration of geysers, sulfuric pools, bubbling muds, and hot springs.
Get to explore the 18 sq km natural wonder and its extensive geothermal systems all year round as the park is open 365 days of the year including all public holidays, so you definitely can’t possibly miss visiting this ethereal attraction! Catch a glimpse of the park’s most famous lady, the Lady Knox Geyser, which erupts 10-20 meters up in the air every 10:15 am, daily.
At Wai-O-Tapu, there’s plenty of sights that will surely titillate your adventurous side. Don’t miss the chance to discover Rotorua’s thermal wonderland and book your tickets through Klook now!
Explore the vibrant geothermal world of Wai-O-Tapu. Catch the fascinating eruption of the Lady Knox Geyser every 10:15 am. See the largest bubbling mud pool in all of New Zealand. Feel the heat of the blazing hot springs of the park
Source — Klook.com
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