Rotorua Region

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Rotorua Region

Smell it before you see it. Rotorua is so hot right now!

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Free Hot Pools Between Rotorua and Taupo

Waimangu Volcanic Valley - The World's Newest Geothermal Eco-System!

Come and explore a volcanic world of gushing geysers, hot springs, bubbling mud pools and some of the largest and most amazing silica terraces...

Sulphur city

Free thermal walkway that includes a foot bath!

Whakarewarewa Thermal Village Tours

Set amidst a landscape of erupting geothermal activity, hot thermal springs and hot bubbling mud pools is the living thermal village of Whakarewarewa...

Situated 35 minutes south of Rotorua off State Highway 5, Waikite Valley Thermal Pools is the perfect place to relax and unwind all year round.

Nature's never had so much to say

Thousands of Years in the Making. A Wonderland of Stunning Geothermal Activity

Overlooking Lake Rotorua, Polynesian Spa is where you can relax in a wonderful array of hot mineral spring pools and indulge in sumptuous spa...

Our heritage

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Camping NZ App

All the great camping sites on your iPhone™, iPad™ or Android™ phone or tablet. Avoid camping penalties using this council approved app. Featuring offline maps.

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Kerosene Creek Hot Pools

Kerosene Creek

Natural Hot Pools

Natural Hot Pools - 35kms South or Rotorua

Hells Gate and Wai Ora Spa mud baths!

Hells Gate and Wai Ora Spa - New Zealand's most active and interactive geothermal park. The home of New Zealand's famous mud baths and minerals...

Rotorua Museum

Walk around gardens and thermal areas which surround the wonderful Rotorua Museum building.

WE INVITE YOU TO EXPERIENCE WAI ARIKI HOT SPRINGS AND SPA Step into Wai Ariki, a place where Ngāti Whakaue culture, healing traditions, and...

Explore the natural wonders of the world's youngest geothermal system at Waimangu Volcanic Valley, or night time kayaking on Lake Okaraka on this...

Tiny

Overlooking the Whakarewarewa Forest and Puarenga Stream, you can order drinks directly from your hot tub or take a refreshing dip in the cold...