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Top Free Things to Do in Rotorua, New Zealand

Best Free Things to Do in Rotorua

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  • Redwood Memorial Grove

1. Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest

5,124
Forests
By by coreygrees
My 3 and 6 year old loved the bridges and lights and believed they saw Fairies (hehe) A beautiful stroll for all ages
  • Kuirau Park Rotorua NZ

2. Kuirau Park

1,151
Hot Springs & Geysers
By by bnthrdonethat
Definitely worth a visit if you are budget conscience - a great introduction to Rotorua!
  • Rotorua Museum at Government Gardens

3. Government Gardens

1,176
Historic Sites • Gardens
By by boatlover7411
7 am it’s peaceful Sculptures bathed in steam from hot springs Opposite side of lake surging with steam Lake walk lov...
  • Eat street

4. Eat Street

936
Neighbourhoods
  • Lake Rotorua

5. Lake Rotorua

1,055
Bodies of Water
  • Lake

6. Blue Lake Track

652
Hiking Trails
By by Tldl06
What an amazing place, the views are spectacular and it's an easy walk round the lake with well defined paths and sig...
  • Tamatekapua meeting house

7. Ohinemutu

203
Historic Sites
By by judew2013
Entrance by free will donation, and a helpful guide provided detailed information.

8. Rotorua Night Market

166
Flea & Street Markets

9. St. Faith's Anglican Church

292
Churches & Cathedrals
By by Silverfoxmentor
The church is worth popping in, they do expect a donation of $NZ 2 but worth it in our view.
  • Rotorua Visitor Centre & i-Site

10. Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Information Centre

343
Visitor Centres
By by marymargareto2015
The staff was extraordinarily helpful in selecting events and tours, explaining these in detail so I knew what I coul...
  • Rainbow Mountain Trailhead

11. Rainbow Mountain - Crater Lake Walk

60
Mountains
  • Tarawera Trail

12. Tarawera Trail

26
Hiking Trails
  • sulphur point at Queens drive lake Rotoura

13. Sulphur Point

144
Points of Interest & Landmarks
By by 30stevew30
... running or cycling Thermal activity and bid life Well worth visiting one of few free things you can do in Rotorua

14. Lake Okareka Walkway

78
Hiking Trails
By by 910hazels
Great walk for seeing a wide variety of bird life, it's an easy walk on lovely board walks.
  • Rotorua: Lake Rotoiti

15. Lake Rotoiti

114
Bodies of Water
By by CSWE
A must-see are the hot springs, only accessible by boat.
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16. Rotorua Antiques & Collectables

34
Antique Shops
By by GregBfromVan
We dropped in today to have a quick browse and were impressed by the huge variety of antiques and collectables.
  • View from the Viewing Platform at parking lot

17. Lake Rotokakahi

15
Bodies of Water

18. Redwoods i-SITE Visitor Information Centre

59
Visitor Centres
By by hanjones85
Also quite a few souvenir items for sale.
  • Front of Mall

19. Rotorua Central Mall

30
Shopping Malls
  • Statue & Cannon

20. Arawa War Memorial Statue

12
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
  • kerosene creek

21. Kerosene Creek

432
Other Outdoor Activities
By by teamvargo
Perfect for finding a personal “ recliner” and have the flowing hot water massage you whole body.
  • Shop Frontage corner Fenton/Eruera Street

22. Mountain Jade

34
Speciality & Gift Shops
  • The summit

23. Mt Ngongotaha Jubilee Track

11
Other Outdoor Activities
  • Close up of Captain Gravity

24. Jelly Belly Store & Gallery

16
Speciality & Gift Shops
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