Rotorua Sightseeing Tours & Activities

Rotorua's geothermal fields, volcanic valleys and native forest around Lake Rotorua make it one of the North Island's most rewarding regions to simply look at. Our Rotorua sightseeing tours cover geothermal wonderlands, Te Puia, the National Kiwi Hatchery, duck tours, helicopter flights and a full day combined tour.

Geothermal Wonderlands

The Wai O Tapu Thermal Wonderland covers coloured hot springs and bubbling mud pools, the Waimangu Volcanic Valley Self Guided Walk follows the world's youngest geothermal system, and the Hell's Gate Geothermal Walk covers boiling mud pools and hot springs closer to the city.

Te Puia's Geysers and Geyser Light Trail

The Te Puia Guided Tour & Cultural Performance covers the geothermal valley and Pohutu Geyser by day, and the Geyser Light Trail at Te Puia lights the same valley after dark for a very different view of the geysers.

Wildlife at the National Kiwi Hatchery

The National Kiwi Hatchery Experience gives a close look at New Zealand's national bird, with eggs and chicks on view at the facility working to protect the species.

Duck Tours and Helicopter Sightseeing

The Rotorua Duck Tours - City & Lakes and Rotorua Duck Tours - Tarawera & Lakes cover the city and surrounding lakes by land and water, while the Helicopter Tour & Dual Landing takes sightseeing to the air with two separate touchdowns over the geothermal landscape.

A Full Day Combined Sightseeing Tour

The Wai-O-Tapu, Redwood Forest & Blue Springs Tour combines three of the region's best known sights into a single full day out, an easy option if you only have one day to see Rotorua.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best geothermal park to visit in Rotorua? Wai O Tapu Thermal Wonderland, Waimangu Volcanic Valley and Hell's Gate each offer a different geothermal landscape, from coloured hot springs to the world's youngest geothermal system.

Can I see Te Puia's geysers at night? Yes, the Geyser Light Trail at Te Puia lights the geothermal valley after dark for a different view of the Pohutu Geyser.

Where can I see kiwi birds in Rotorua? The National Kiwi Hatchery Experience gives a close look at New Zealand's national bird, including eggs and chicks.

Is there a helicopter sightseeing tour in Rotorua? Yes, the Helicopter Tour & Dual Landing includes two separate landings over the geothermal landscape.

Is there a tour that covers multiple Rotorua sights in one day? Yes, the Wai-O-Tapu, Redwood Forest & Blue Springs Tour combines three major sights into a single full day tour.