Top 20 Best Things to Do in Rotorua
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Top 20 Best Things to Do in Rotorua

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  • Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderlandtop_1
    4.7/5
    󰺂8.7
    393339
    Waiotapu26.7 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoLady Knox Geyser eruption at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland | Jun 2025-Nov 2025
    Highlights:
    󰀆Watch "Ladies Hat" geyser erupt
    󰋄Geothermal steam-cooked culinary experience
    󱨠Saved by 387 users󱨠287 positive reviews
  • Agrodometop_2
    4.7/5
    󰺂8.4
    346778
    Rotorua7.6 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoKiwi Farm Life Unleashed: Agrodome Farm Show & Tour in Rotorua
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Spring Outings in Rotorua
    Highlights:
    See sheep & deer up close
    󰋄Sheep shearing & close encounters
    󱨠Saved by 157 users󱨠166 positive reviews
  • Polynesian Spatop_3
    4.6/5
    󰺂8.2
    761255
    Rotorua751m from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2025 Global 50 - Hot Springs Attractions
    Highlights:
    󰀆Multiple pools: 97°F to 108°F
    󱓊Hot springs & lake views
    󱨠Saved by 221 users󱨠49% positive reviews
  • Te Puia - Rotorua, NZ
    4
    4.6/5
    󰺂7.7
    879799
    Rotorua2.9 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱨜Geyser erupts 20 times daily
    󰀆Learn Maori carving & weaving
    󱨠Saved by 133 users󱨠41% positive reviews
  • Skyline Rotorua
    5
    4.7/5
    󰺂7.6
    418952
    Rotorua3.8 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰋄Near Wai-O-Tapu & Huka Falls
    󰀆3-mile scooter track & challenges
    󱨠Saved by 137 users󱨠61% positive reviews
  • Hells Gate
    6
    4.4/5
    󰺂7.5
    403718
    Rotorua12.6 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2025 Global 50 - Hot Springs Attractions
    Highlights:
    Maori culture show at night
    󱓊Bubbling mud pools & geysers
    󱨠Saved by 110 users󱨠41% positive reviews
  • Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest
    7
    4.6/5
    󰺂7.4
    Rotorua3 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Spring Outings in Rotorua
    Highlights:
    󰋄Night lights illuminate Redwood Forest
    󱓊Redwood trail feels like carpet
    󱨠Saved by 119 users󱨠25% positive reviews
  • Lake Rotorua / Te Rotorua nui ā Kahumatamomoe
    8
    4.7/5
    󰺂6.5
    Rotorua7.4 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰀆Maori cultural dance show
    󱨜Lake flows in nature's backdrop
  • Mitai Maori Village
    9
    4.5/5
    󰺂6.4
    1546512
    Rotorua4.2 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱨜Unique scenery & lush wilderness
    Maori warrior dance & poi show
  • Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
    10
    4.7/5
    󰺂5.5
    Rotorua3.3 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    Maori geothermal culture experience
    󰋄Unique sulfuric geothermal landscape
    󱨠36% positive reviews

What Best Things to Do are there in Rotorua?
These are all Best Things to Do in Rotorua:Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, Agrodome, Polynesian Spa, Te Puia - Rotorua, NZ, Skyline Rotorua
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Rotorua?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Rotorua include:Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland:4.7, Agrodome:4.7, Polynesian Spa:4.6, Te Puia - Rotorua, NZ:4.6, Skyline Rotorua:4.7
At what locations in Rotorua can Best Things to Do in Rotorua be found?
The Best Things to Do in Rotorua are mainly located in:Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland:Waiotapu, Agrodome:Rotorua, Polynesian Spa:Rotorua, Te Puia - Rotorua, NZ:Rotorua, Skyline Rotorua:Rotorua
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