Things to Do in Rotorua with Kids
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Things to Do in Rotorua with Kids
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- janenevillHeswall, UK132 contributionsDid all 3 walks number 3 was the best I think might have been disappointed if only did walk 1.
Did get there early but sadly not early enough to make it to geyser at 10.15.
Mud pools amazing!Written 8 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Emily CLower Hutt, New Zealand52 contributionsMy partner has a forestry background, and when we were in Rotorua, we had to come see the redwoods. I recommend the Memorial Walk - for me it was an easy 45 minutes, doable for walkers of all fitness levels. It's a shame to come out for one of the Redwoods Altitude experience and not do this walk when it's free!
The Rotorua redwoods look like the backdrop to a Disney movie. They're beautiful and atmospheric. Enjoy it and make the most of the photogenic setting.
Definitely take the time to learn about the redwoods from the signs, too. This is a forest that doesn't quite belong in New Zealand - it was planted as a forestry experiment - and it shows in the lack of birdlife and undergrowth. Around the edges you'll see some larches and different pine trees that were part of the same experiment.Written 7 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Canberra364Canberra, Australia50 contributionsWe visited for the dinner, cultural show and Geyser walk. The buffet dinner was amazing. The food included tasty treats of seafood meat and delicious salads and desserts.Request if possible to sit on the balcony area where you can watch the Geyser while you eat. Then we got to see the cultural performances, including the haka & poi. To end the night we went to the geyser to drink hot chocolate. The service throughout was amazingly good. Everyone took pride in what they were doing and wanted you to have a great night. A little expensive but well worth the money. It was good to know some of the cost is going back into preserving and passing down cultural skills to younger generations. Congratulations on the development of a wonderful venue.Written 9 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Traveler041909375991 contributionJust admiring how the people of the village would work around the geothermal activity so swiftly and safely, this is the perfect place to spend time with family.Written 21 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ajt5164Firsdown, UK9 contributionsFabulous. Would recommend:) Mostly gentle downhill walk - fabulous views and a lovely relaxing cruise - including crater and geyser with bus back.Written 6 February 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Lee H9 contributionsCool and nice place. Hiding in the mountain, very private, not so many people, is a good place to enjoy and relax. Will come back in the future!Written 3 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TheLeongOhanaUnited States7,501 contributionsIt was a rainy day when we wandered through the park.
There were different groupings of pools from bubbling mud and steaming water. Due to the cold weather and rain it created a thick fog that was quite warm and a little stifling the closer we got to one of the larger pools.
The foot baths were closed in May so did not get to try them.
Overall the park was a good intro to the thermal activity in Rotorua, close by our hotel/downtown and free.Written 23 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Lesley B20 contributionsThe your guide was very informative and the tour itself was interesting and about the right amount of time.
The ticket counter purchase was underwhelming and the pizza at the cafe average but the staff were friendly.Written 22 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Nick M9 contributionsOne of New Zealand’s best kept secrets. This place is amazing. Absolutely beautiful hot springs about 38 degrees. And it’s free!Written 2 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Fearless439842153091 contributionI absolutely loved Rotorua! We stayed at Capri Motel which was very comfy and warm.
We were there for a weekend but there was so much to see and do in the area that we could have stayed for 2 weeks!Written 30 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - xantheonixCambridge, New Zealand177 contributionsTook my 7 year old boy and he loved it. We missed the lions feeding and by the time we saw them they were enjoying a post feed nap.
He loved the deers and goat while I enjoyed the lamas and donkey. The trout were just OK, but it was impressive seeing them in numbers, and some of them were huge!
The walk through the bush and trees is nice and educational. Seeing the animals in pretty big areas was good to see as some earlier reviews made it sound like they were caged up.
There were lots of ducks and ducklings too who fought over the food with the trout.
We conserved the food until we realised we had reached the end. So a very lucky donkey and duck got the rest of the food.
The shop is also pretty good and well priced compared to other souvenir shops.
Well worth the drive out there to visit.Written 11 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - NamFahBluewaterworldSurin, Thailand3,185 contributionsAt firs quite boring but it had a nice garden and display after that a long walked to waterfalls it was amazing and challenging. Such a great walked.Written 30 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- xantheonixCambridge, New Zealand177 contributionsMe and my boy visited during the holidays and really enjoyed the 3d art gallery and all the creative ways he could pose for each photo. Had lots of laughs.
We also did the 1 hour farm tour and were lucky enough to only have 2 other people with us, which meant we had more time and interaction with the animals. He loved being able to feed and stroke many of them, except the bull.
Well worth a visit and for Rotorua, not bad price wise. The cafe was unfortunately closed for maintenance.Written 10 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Sue L1 contributionWe took two overseas visitors to Windspan last weekend. It was cold and damp. We had dressed knowing we’d be outdoors but were taken aback with delight when staff gave out blankets to wrap around ourselves to keep extra warm. The staff combine a very genuine Aotearoa manner with obvious passion and deep knowledge - this is not a tired, glib, ‘touristy’ place. And prices are very good for what you get. Then there’s the birds- wow!!!! Loved seeing them right up close, and having one hop onto one of the visitor’s arms. Whether birds of prey are your thing or not you won’t regret a visit. Excellent.Written 10 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TheLeongOhanaUnited States7,501 contributionsWe visited the Government Gardens and were impressed with the beauty of the grounds as well as the buildings. None of the buildings themselves were open as most were undergoing renovations. However, the Rotorua Museum was the favorite background for us and the busload of tourists visiting at the same time. Too bad we could not go inside.
Other popular spots to walk by was the former Blue Baths, Prince's Arches, Tea House and Croquet Pavilion. The Te Arawa Soldiers Memorial was a unique meld of Maori and British themes and decorations. Gardens and ponds were not in bloom but still pretty to enjoy. Even here we got to see another thermal pool next to the Blue Baths.Written 2 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
