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Best Rotorua Hidden Gem Attractions

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  • Redwood Memorial Grove

1. Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest

5,125
Forests
By by Eestigirl
... thoroughly enjoyed the beauty, the stillness and the majesty of the redwood forest with its giant trees and ferns.
  • Inferno Crater at Waimangu Volcanic Valley. This geothermal attraction features a crypto-geyser, an underwater geyser that causes the lake levels to rise, fall and overflow on a cycle.

2. Waimangu Volcanic Valley

1,697
Nature & Wildlife Areas • Geologic Formations
By by Catherinexo75
Fantastic walking trail with well posted signage & great scenery (we didn’t do the boat trip around the lake).
  • Waikite Valley Thermal Pools

3. Waikite Valley Thermal Pools

1,210
Hot Springs & Geysers
By by TaniaB12345
For a $20 entry fee it is well worth the visit and Would definitely visit again.
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4. Paradise Valley Springs Wildlife Park

1,062
Nature & Wildlife Areas
  • Kia Ora Welcome to the Buried Village

5. Buried Village of Te Wairoa

1,060
Historic Sites
Admission tickets from NZ$26.67
By by D1189QMnikkic
They have an AWESOME treasure hunt for kids (6-12 I reckon), a gorgeous waterfall, and delicious scones in the café.
  • Overlooking Lake Rotorua

6. Rotorua Rail Cruising

472
Scenic Railroads
By by lincolnj096
Brilliant concept and very well carried through, The self drive journey from Mamaku to Tarukenga and back takes appro...
  • Up-close: falconry display

7. Wingspan National Bird of Prey Centre

526
Nature & Wildlife Areas
By by amandac34
... location, still under development yet give a fabulous intimate presentation and display of NZ falcons and barn owl.
  • Roman military display

8. Bibleworld Musuem & Discovery Centre

50
Speciality Museums • History Museums
By by GoPlaces45989790278
Plenty of artifacts and models for visual understanding which is so great
  • Flying through ancient native forest on the Original Tour

9. Rotorua Canopy Tours

5,326
Adrenaline & Extreme Tours • Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks
By by D9501XEjuliec
An amazing guided tour through pristine New Zealand native bush, the zip lining was certainly exhilarating made fun b...
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10. Real Rotorua

414
Eco Tours • Night Tours
By by KamalI103
Enjoyable night time adventure, all equipment provided with a hoot chocolate drink and cookies by the lake to finish.
  • Volcanic Wonderland in Town

11. Happy Ewe Cycle Tours

915
Bike Tours
By by SVML8
Such an awesome way to see the highlights of Rotorua with Roge and his mum, such easy going and fun guides, thanks fo...
  • Mt Tarawera Summit

12. Kaitiaki Adventures

985
Eco Tours
Open now
By by AKjellson
Great fun, great staff, fantastic memories.
  • Nz Riverjet - Ultimate Squeeze!

13. New Zealand Riverjet

1,030
Adrenaline & Extreme Tours • Boat Tours
By by emmaa500
Fantastic jet boat ride, beautiful scenery, and a hidden gem when you get to the Squeeze and the hot water waterfall.
  • Blissful Hot Stone Massage available @ The Loft

14. Tiaho Mirimiri Massage Rotorua

99
Spas
By by Billi_BNE
Her calmness, gentle and caring nature was complimented by her seriously amazing massage technique.
  • Peggy with Lake Okareka in the background.

15. Horse Trekking Lake Okareka

727
Nature & Wildlife Tours • Horseback Riding Tours
By by wendi_stewart
Beautiful horses, fantastic sceneryLucy and her wonderful team ensure you have the best horse trekking experience...
  • kerosene creek

16. Kerosene Creek

432
Other Outdoor Activities
By by ilovefrance12
We had such a great time in the small waterfall, the morning sun was streaming through the trees, the water was steam...
  • Tiua sails on Lake Rotoiti

17. Pure Cruise - Day Cruises

70
Boat Tours
By by christieg340
We had masses of room to move about or sit - with bean bags on the bow, comfy chairs & spotless marine furnishings in...
  • Riding on Sulphur Point Trail in Rotorua.

18. Electric Bike Rotorua Ltd

35
Bike Tours • Self-Guided Tours & Rentals
By by Speedydan123
4 days of awesome redwoods riding with uphill rests and cross country as much fun as the downhills - beats wallowing...
  • Lunch Break in the Whirinaki with an all ladies group

19. New Zealand Mountain Biking

34
Multi-day Tours • Bike Tours
By by Stwhere
From the Redwoods of Rotarua to the Timber trail AMAZING.Christie is a wonderful, intelligent and gifted guide.

20. Rotorua Golf Club - Arikikapakapa Course

36
Golf Courses
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