Rotorua Travel Guides

Mangorewa Walking Track

Set within the Mangorewa Ecological Area, the Mangorewa Walking Track is a unique insight into Rotorua's transport history. The Tauranga...

Blue Lake Walking Track

Blue Lake Walking Track is a circuit track around the Blue Lake which passes through both native and exotic forest. The track begins at the...

Te Waihou Walkway

The Te Waihou Walkway ranges from easy walking to steeper areas in places with stiles and steps, with boardwalk/wobbly walks constructed through...

Mokoia Island Guided Walks

Enjoy an hour long guided tour of Mokoia island ecological sanctuary. Home to some of New Zealand's wildlife bird life including the Tui, the...

Rotorua International Airport

Plans for Rotorua's International airports are currently going through various permit stages. Once approved trans-Tasman flights to Rotorua...

Rainbow Mountain-Summit Walking Track

After taking in the sights of the two craters on the Crater Lake walk, continue north and experience the Rainbow Mountain-Summit Walking Track. ...

Ohinemutu

Tarawera Outlet to Falls Walking Track

Tarawera Outlet to Falls Walking Track begins at the Tarawera Outlet swingbridge. Cross the bridge and take the right hand track at the junction....

Kaiate Falls

Also known as Te Rerekawau Falls, Kaiate Falls are the highlight of a forest reserve near Tauranga. Kaiate Falls are created where the Kaiate...

Mokaihaha Walking Track

The track from the South Road carpark leads to Lake Rotohokahoka (20 minutes) and West Road (2 hours).

Ten minutes walk from the carpark...

Tarawera Falls Walking Track

Experience the spectacular Tarawera Falls - where water surges out of fissures in a large rock cliff-face surrounded by native bush. The cliff is...

Waimangu Volcanic Valley

Within 15 years of the 1886 Mount Tarawera Eruption, the hot springs of the Waimangu Geothermal System were established within the newly formed...

Kaingaroa Forest

Exquisite Kaingaroa Forest is the largest forest in the North Island of New Zealand, and the largest plantation in the southern hemisphere. The...

Butchers Pool

Named after Mr Butcher, this free pool is located just south of Reporoa Village. Hot mineral water is piped directly from the adjacent spring...

Ketetahi Hut Track

Mt Tarawera New Zealand

The Ngati Rangitihi sub-tribe of the Te Arawa people traditionally inhabited the north eastern side of Tarawera, including the sacred Ruawahia...

Mokoia Island

Mokoia Island is one of Rotorua's gems situated in the centre of lake Rotorua, it is unspoilt and uninhabited, with bush right to the...

Waioeka Scenic Reserve

This is New Zealand's largest scenic reserve, covering 1800ha along the Opotiki to Gisborne highway. The area was cleared for farming after...

Mount Ngauruhoe

Tarawera Outlet to Humphries Bay Walking Track

Tarawera Outlet to Humphries Bay Walking Track begins at the Tarawera Outlet swingbridge. Cross the bridge and take the left hand track at the...

Travelling to Rotorua

Travelling to Rotorua is straightforward whether you are travelling in a group, self-drive, using the coach network or travelling by plane....

Lake Okataina tramping tracks

*Rongomai Track Time: 40 min one way - A section of the Western Okataina Walkway, between Patotara and the Outdoor Education Centre....

Lake Rotorua

Lake Rotorua is the largest and closest of 16 lakes surrounding Rotorua city, 11 of which are fishable. The city is tucked in on the banks of Lake...

Mt Haszard Hiking Trail

McLaren Falls Park

McLaren Falls Park consists of 170 hectares of lakeland park set amongst pastoral farming and horticulture containing one of the best botanical...

Rotorua Regional Airport

Rotorua Regional Airport is the airport placing you in the hottest destination in New Zealand!

Built in the early 1960's Rotorua...

Te Puna Quarry Park

Te Puna Quarry Park gives visitors a chance to view tranquil gardens in an amazing environment. Developed by volunteers, there's plenty to...

Waitonga Falls Track

Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park

The Kaimai Range and the Mamaku Plateau make up the 45,000ha Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park. The park separates the coastal Bay of Plenty and the...