Rotorua Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia
Rotorua, New Zealand is positioned amid some of the most stunning and volatile landscapes on earth, and has become a prime spot for adventurous souls. Its volcanic activity makes it a prime spot for hot springs and geysers, and previous geothermal movement has carved impressive landscapes out of the earth.
To truly experience the region’s history, your Rotorua tour should include a stop at Te Wairoa, also called the Buried Village. It was engulfed in soot and ash in 1886 when Mt. Tarawea erupted, and many of the artifacts and buildings that were buried have since been extracted and are on permanent display.
Test your nerves in the grade 5 rapids of the Kaituna River, or hop into a boat for a high-speed cruise through the winding gorges. Looking for an easier adventure? Mount Ngongotaha offers a spectacular view of Lake Rotorua, and you can take a gondola ride up to the top to get a 360-degree view of the area. It’s the perfect place to cap off your day of Rotorua sightseeing.
Round out your day with a soak in one of the many hot springs and plan out your next daring New Zealand adventure.
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Things to do in New Zealand ( 5 Days Itinerary )
[FILMED ON February 9-13, 2018] New Zealand is one of the best holiday destination with its natural beauty. It has an almost endless array of outdoor adventure, stunning places to visit and fun activities to do. Below are the full list of locations that we visited in New Zealand.
NORTH ISLAND
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
39 Waitomo Village Rd, Waitomo Caves, Otorohanga 3943, New Zealand
Hobbiton Movie Set
501 Buckland Rd, Hinuera, Matamata 3472, New Zealand
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Agrodome
141 Western Rd, Ngongotaha, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
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Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village
17 Tryon St, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
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SOUTH ISLAND
Franz Josef Glacier
63 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier 7859, New Zealand
Skyline
Brecon St, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Fergburger
42 Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Shotover Jet
3 Arthurs Point Rd, Arthurs Point 9371, New Zealand
Bradrona ( Cardrona Bra Fence )
2125 Cardrona Valley Rd, Cardrona 9381, New Zealand
Mrs. Jones Fruit Stall
489 State Highway 6, Kawarau Gorge Road, Central Otago, Cromwell 9384, New Zealand
Cadbury World Experience
280 Cumberland Street, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
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Dunedin Railway Station
22 Anzac Ave, Dunedin, 9016, New Zealand
Baldwin Street
North East Valley, Dunedin 9010, New Zealand
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Larnach Castle
145 Camp Rd, Dunedin 9077, New Zealand
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Rotorua Night Market
Held every Thursday from 5.00pm onwards, Rotorua's Night Market showcases the best food from local producers and features a number of arts and craft stalls along with a number of stalls offering a variety of freshly cooked food.
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Rotorua Skyline Gondola & Luge
Rotorua Skyline Gondola & Luge
Skyline Gondola and Stratosfare Restaurant - Rotorua
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Start with the scenic Gondola ride up the side of Mt Ngongotaha to the top complex to enjoy a fabulous buffet lunch experience.
The full buffet lunch features delicious New Zealand cuisine.
Enjoy a sumptuous lunch experience with views to match.
No visit to Rotorua is complete without experiencing this famous New Zealand icon attraction and restaurant.
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Rotorua attractions with kids
We enjoyed a fun filled holiday in Rotorua last week, this is a preview of our highlights! For more detailed reviews, please take a look at the website..
Rotorua Activities:
Redwood Treewalk Rotorua
Polynesian Spa
Skyline Luge
Amazeme
Rainbow Springs
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Rotorua Holiday Inn
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Fun adventure things to do in Rotorua
Begin your day with a tranquil Gondola ride up Mt. Ngongotaha overlooking Lake Rotorua then wind your way down via the Luge or descend by mountain bike weaving your way through one of the newly created Gravity Park trails. Get adrenaline pumping even more on the Zoom Zipline and the Sky Swing.
Left feeling peckish? Head to the Food Market Kitchen or the Stratosphere Restaurant and Bar to fuel up again. Also pop into Volcanic Hills wine Tasting Room and Winery while the kids explore the Jelly Belly Gallery and Store. Finish the day with Star gazing tour.
Springwaters Lodge, Ngongotaha, New Zealand - Photos & Price
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Close to beautiful Hamurana Springs and just across the road from Lake Rotorua, Springwaters Lodge features a barbecue and views of the lake. Free WiFi and private parking is available on site.
Latitude -38.0321577, Longitude 176.2631271, zip 3096, County New Zealand, City Ngongotaha, Address 9 Te Waerenga Road
Rotorua Adventure Park, New Zealand
Perfect for families and all types of travelers looking for a high adrenaline thrill. There is something for everyone, infants to grandparents, all in picturesque country surroundings just 10 minutes north of Rotorua and adjacent to Zorb, AMAZEme and the Agrodome. Skyline Luge and Rainbow Springs are just 5 minutes further on the way to Rotorua.
You can spend as long as you like on site from a quick 30 mins fly-by to setting aside about half day to take it all in.
Obtain a chance to do all four activities (Swoop, Agrojet, Freefall, and Shweeb) or trade your pass for these activities for one Bungy Jump!
Swoop (part of pass)
Feel your heart beat as the anticipation increases as your raised 40 meters into the air high above the Ngongotaha stream, and then pulling a ripcord that that plunges you into an exhilarating swoop towards the ground at 130kmph. Take the plunge on your own or get others to join you to make for a more intense experience.
Agrojet (part of pass)
Power around the purpose built watercourse in a high speed Hamilton Jet Boat.
The G-force sensation is akin to a Formula One Racing car in full throttle. Climb aboard. Snuggle into the bucket seat, click into your four-point race harness and let your pro driver show you what life's really like in the fast lane -- because there is no slowing down for the corners!
Freefall Xtreme Body Flying (part of pass)
This is the closest you will get to be a super hero -- fly unattached on a giant wind column. This activity is sure to have fellow delegates laughing till their sides hurt!
Ever wanted to fly, pretend to be a superhero? Well experience the thrill of body flying; this is the only one of its kind in the southern hemisphere. Let the Freefall team guide you on the flight of your life as you step out into the flight zone.
Bungy Jumping (or trade your pass for one bungy jump)
Rotorua bungy provides some of the most spectacular views of the district, Lake Rotorua, Mokoia Island and far below the trout filled Ngongotaha Stream. As you stand on the purpose built tower, 43 meters above scenic farmland, you'll hear your jump master call 3, 2, 1 Bungy! As you take the leap of faith. On completion pose with the Bungy crew in front of the cameras to celebrate your success. Video Credit: Agroventures Adventure Park
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Skyline Restaurant & Luge Rotorua New Zealand
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Skyline is one of Rotorua's 'must-do' visitor attractions. Located only a 5 minutes drive from the Rotorua's CBD; enjoy the gondola ride up the slopes of Mount Ngongotaha to Skyline's Upper Complex to where luging adventures and dining experiences start.
Cableway Restaurant -- Best of NZ Buffet
Our fully licensed Cableway Restaurant and Bar offers a tempting buffet selection in a relaxed atmosphere for groups or couples to enjoy. Open for lunch and dinner, Skyline's Cableway Restaurant is known for its stunning 180 degree, panoramic views over the city of Rotorua, Lake Rotorua and Mt Tarawera. The Cableway Restaurant is suitable for every occasion that requires style, a great atmosphere, delicious quality NZ cuisine and an all round wonderful experience.
Seafood chowder, prawns, shrimp, freshly steamed mussels, grilled salmon, Bay of Plenty lamb cutlets, grilled sirloin steak, grilled chicken, roast kumara with cashews... plus marinated berries, pavlova, gateaux, pastries, ice cream, NZ cheese board and petit fours.
Luge
A World First, proudly designed and built in Rotorua. This fun filled gravity ride on a 3 wheel cart uses a unique steering and braking system providing the rider with full control. With three luge tracks with six entry points, all track are of varying terrain ranging from the sedate Scenic Track to the Advanced Track. Why not have a go after lunch or before dinner!