ROTORUA, NEW ZEALAND (2025) | 10 Best Things To Do In & Arou…
Rotorua is situated in the heart of New Zealand’s North Island. It sits on the shores of Lake Rotorua, the centerpiece of a huge volcanic crater. It’s this geological foundation that gives the region its renowned and truly unique geothermal landscape. Besides that, Rotorua is also known for its rich Māori culture and wealth of outdoor adventure opportunities. In this video, we highlight 10 of the best things to do in and around Rotorua:
ROTORUA LINKS, ACTIVITIES, TOURS & MORE INFO
Skyline Rotorua prices & packages: https://rotorua.skyline.co.nz/things-to-do/luge-rotorua/
Redwoods Forest MTB Trails info: https://www.newzealand.com/au/feature/whakarewarewa-forest-track/
Redwood Memorial Grove walk: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/bay-of-plenty/redwood-memorial-grove-walk
Redwoods Treewalk tickets & info: https://www.treewalk.co.nz/
Oranga Entrance Ticket: https://www.getyourguide.com/orakei-korako-l142803/taupo-orakei-korako-geothermal-park-and-cave-entry-ticket-t386853/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Rotorua_video
Buried Village entrance ticket: https://www.getyourguide.com/mount-tarawera-l94275/rotorua-the-buried-village-of-te-wairoa-t279142/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Rotorua_video
Hobbiton movie set guided tour: https://www.getyourguide.com/hobbiton-movie-set-l46858/hobbiton-movie-set-guided-tour-t114922/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Rotorua_video
Hobbiton movie set guided tour FROM ROTORUA: https://www.getyourguide.com/rotorua-l1398/hobbiton-movie-set-tour-from-rotorua-t25697/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Rotorua_video
Mitai Maori Village cultural tour with dinner: https://www.getyourguide.com/rotorua-l1398/from-rotorua-maori-village-3-hour-evening-cultural-tour-t115647/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Rotorua_video
Kaitana River Whitewater rafting: https://www.getyourguide.com/rotorua-l1398/kaituna-river-35-hour-whitewater-rafting-experience-t178664/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Rotorua_video
Waimangu Volcanic Valley entrance ticket: https://www.getyourguide.com/rotorua-l1398/rotorua-waimangu-volcanic-valley-ticket-self-guided-walk-t502533/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Rotorua_video
BOOK A CAMPERVAN IN NEW ZEALAND:
Jucy: https://t.cfjump.com/91399/t/71828
CamperCo: https://www.camperco.co.nz/
WHERE TO STAY IN ROTORUA
– Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park ($ – where we stayed powered campsite): https://rotoruathermal.co.nz/
– Stay 280 & Stay 284 Rotorua ($$): https://www.booking.com/hotel/nz/tuscany-villas-rotorua-heritage-boutique-collection.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
– Spacious family cabin ($$$): https://www.booking.com/hotel/nz/teemo-39-s-retreat-rotorua.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
GET OUR NEW ZEALAND ROAD TRIP GUIDE WITH INTERACTIVE MAP & ITINERARIES:
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MORE VIDEOS:
– Queenstown: https://youtu.be/vq22rrE_JI4
– Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park: https://youtu.be/7ppI7092Wx4
– Fiordland National Park: https://youtu.be/iMFzlEw3ScQ
– South Island Road Trip: https://youtu.be/RrSGSTWPMMw
– Wellington: https://youtu.be/uPANrJwGJJo
– Auckland: https://youtu.be/sC3ZRbWvTJo
– North Island Road Trip: https://youtu.be/nWjBe3P_JiA
– New Zealand Top 15: https://youtu.be/40Vh7oYEke4
– New Zealand Top Experiences: https://youtu.be/NOZf0NyhZYU
– New Zealand Scenic Relaxation Film: https://youtu.be/RU8en3Ppwsk
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– Book cheap accommodations: https://www.booking.com/index.html?aid=7936148
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– Find the best hiking trails & offline maps: https://alltrails.pxf.io/c/3559813/1865884/22353
– Get travel insurance: https://tidd.ly/4fVKIq8
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MUSIC CREDITS:
The Rain Part by Assaf Ayalon
Rejoice in the morning by The David Roy Collective
Come Back Home by Assaf Ayalon
Lullaby by Assaf Ayalon
Water and The Wild by Hans Johnson
Original song and dance by Mitai Māori tribe
The Dance Of Love by Tom Meira Armony
Naked Memories by Assaf Ayalon
VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:07 Eat Street and The Night Market
1:52 Kuirau Park
2:37 Skyline Rotorua
3:27 The Redwoods Forest
4:31 Orakei Korako Geothermal Park
5:50 Te Wairoa Buried Village
6:52 Hobbiton Movie Set
7:57 Mitai Māori Village
9:11 Kaituna River Rafting
10:16 Waimangu Volcanic Valley
11:42 Rotorua Other Things To Do
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