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1. Ziplining Forest Adventure - The Original Canopy Tour Rotorua

2,785
By Rotorua Canopy Tours
3 hours
Lose yourself ziplining through Rotorua’s lush native forest that has stood for centuries. Voted TripAdvisor’s #1 Nature…
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99% of travellers recommend this experience
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AU$147.87
per adult

2. Hobbiton, Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip in Luxury Minibus from Auckland

92
By FlexiToursNZ
Full-day Tours
6+ hours
Visit three top New Zealand destinations—the Hobbiton Movie Set, Rotorua, and Waitomo Caves—in a single day of exploring…
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AU$464.06
per adult
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3. Waitomo Caves & Rotorua Small Group Tour including Te Puia from Auckland

35
By Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Shore Excursions
6+ hours
Visit two of New Zealand's highlights—the Waitomo Caves and the city of Rotorua—on an easy day trip from Auckland. Don't…
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AU$324.56
per adult
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4. Rotorua Highlights Small Group Tour Including Te Puia from Auckland

19
By Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Shore Excursions
6+ hours
Experience the world famous geothermal and Maori cultural wonders of Te Puia. This unforgettable tour combines natures power…
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AU$266.90
per adult

7. Mt Tarawera Helicopter Tour with Volcano Landing

11
By Volcanic Air
Adventure Tours
40 minutes
Follow the eruption trail of Mt. Tarawera on a helicopter tour that includes a landing on the volcano. Best viewed from …
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AU$481.11
per adult

8. 2-Day Hobbiton, Rotorua, Waitomo Caves Tour from Auckland with Accommodation

11
By FlexiToursNZ
Bus Tours
2 days
We pick up all customers using several vehicles. Join this 2-day tour for the chance to visit the Hobbiton Move Set, Rotorua…
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AU$920.45
per adult
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10. Ziplining Forest Experience - The Ultimate Canopy Tour Rotorua

1,386
By Rotorua Canopy Tours
Walking Tours
3–4 hours
Experience New Zealand’s one and only cliff walk, built around a volcanic rock 50-metres above the valley floor. Soar down…
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AU$185.07
per adult

12. Whakarewarewa Village Guided Tour

11
By Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village
Walking Tours
1–2 hours
Experience the warmth of our Legacy Guided Tours through New Zealand’s iconic Maori village. Our village guides are direct…
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AU$37.20
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13. Tauranga Shore Excursion: Lord of the Rings Hobbiton Movie Set Tour Including Rotorua Sightseeing

18
By Zealandier Tours
Full-day Tours
6+ hours
Discover the volcanic landscapes, Maori heritage, and movie sites of New Zealand’s North Island while in port in Tauranga…
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AU$240.86
per adult

14. Rotorua Duck Boat Guided City and Lakes Tour

237
By Rotorua Duck Tours
Duck Boat Tours
90–105 minutes
Discover Rotorua on a unique 90-105 minute sightseeing adventure on-board a WWII amphibious vehicle able to travel on land…
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AU$79.05
per adult

16. Hobbiton & Rotorua including Wai-O-Tapu - Small Group Tour from Auckland

67
By Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Bus Tours
6+ hours
Travelers with limited time in New Zealand who want to check out some of the North Island's top attractions will love this…
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AU$324.56
per adult

17. Zorb Inflatable Ball Ride from Mount Ngongotaha in New Zealand

155
By ZORB Rotorua
1 hour
Take a wild and wacky ride with ZORB - roll down the longest tracks in the world. Owned and operated by inventors of this…
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AU$37.20
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19. Rotorua Highlights Small Group Tour with Optional Extra Activities from Auckland

36
By Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Bus Tours
6+ hours
Rotorua is an unmissable highlight when traveling in New Zealand, and travelers short on time can experience some of the…
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AU$206.45
per adult
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20. Kaituna White-Water Rafting Adventure

390
By Kaitiaki Adventures
2 hours
Raft through 14 rapids including cascades ranging from 3 to 22 feet (1 to 7 meters), including the world’s highest commercially…
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AU$110.67
per adult

21. 4x4 Self Drive Yamaha Experience

78
By Adventure Playground
Adventure Tours
1 hour
Your 4x4 self drive buggy experience will take you along 100 year old forestry tracks and up to the very highest lookout…
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AU$144.15
per adult

22. Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour

191
By Real Rotorua
Adventure Tours
3 hours
Glow-worms are the highlight of any night-time stroll in New Zealand, and when found in abundance they can be as breathtaking…
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AU$73.47
per adult

23. 3D Trick Art Gallery

86
By 3D Trick Art Gallery
Attractions & Museums
40–60 minutes
3D Trick Art, a 3 dimensional experience of 50 paintings that all ages can enjoy and is a first and only gallery in the …
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AU$20.46
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26. Rotorua and Geothermal Living Maori Village Tour

24
By Cruise Tours Tauranga
Full-day Tours
6+ hours
Visit an authentic Living Maori Village deep in the geothermal region of Rotorua on this full-day excursion including a …
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AU$138.31
per adult

28. Rotorua Rafting - Kaituna River White Water Rafting

932
By Rotorua Rafting
3 hours
Paddle thrilling white-water rapids on the Kaituna River during this rafting excursion from Rotorua. Cliff diving the canyons…
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AU$90.62
per adult

29. Half-Day Self-Guided Mountain Bike Journey through Whakarewarewa Redwood Forest

104
By Mountain Bike Rotorua- Day Tours
Rentals
4 hours
Enjoy a 4-hour self-guided mountain bike ride through Rotorua’s spectacular Whakarewarewa Redwood Forest, located just 5…
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AU$46.74
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  • Christopher
    1 contribution
    Review of: Ziplining Forest Adventure - The Original Canopy Tour Rotorua
    You only live once
    Awesome experience & fantastic guides (Nat & Jessie) .
    I've been wanting to do this for a few years, so decided today was the day to do it.
    Totally recommend doing this, & looking back on my GoPro footage, I'm glad I got upside down 🤘
    Written 25 May 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • gundogs69
    Denver, CO147 contributions
    Review of: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip in Luxury Minibus from Auckland
    Surprisingly Great
    First, this is a loooong day. Two hours at each of the three stops and six hours in a very comfortable van. Prior to leaving, I was most excited for the geyser, followed by Waitomo Caves and then Hobbiton. It turned out to be the opposite. Hobbiton was super cool. The detail is amazing. The Caves were cool but I could have skipped the geyser other than the great lunch.
    Written 21 May 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • CRISTIANA
    3 contributions
    Review of: Waitomo Caves & Rotorua Small Group Tour including Te Puia from Auckland
    Excelente experiência
    had a wonderful day. Waitomo caves are interesting, the glow worms cave structure was explained by the local guide and it's really beautiful. Te Puia was also suprising. Because of COVID restrictions, we coudn't enjoy the buffet, neither the Maori performance, but the guide gave us other tracks around Rotorua. Cheeky Kiwi is reliable and safe. Michael was our guide and was very attentive, good driver, kind, respectful, informative, and a good photographer! I really appreciated and recommend the company.
    Written 25 June 2021
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • timholiday50
    Calgary, Canada70 contributions
    Review of: Rotorua Highlights Small Group Tour Including Te Puia from Auckland
    Add on Wai-O-Tapu + Gondola Ride
    Grant did a Fabulous job of organizing the day so that everyone got the most of what they wanted to experience. I would highly recommend the geothermal park as it was fascinating and Grant gave us a personal tour. The gondola was a relaxing end to the day in Rotorua. It is a long day but well worth the trip. Exceptional company!
    Written 12 February 2020
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Promise K
    1 contribution
    Review of: Rotorua Glow Worm Kayaking Tour
    So cool !!!
    The guides were very friendly, funny and informative and the kayaking was so fun. The glow worms were amazing to see and kayaking under the stars was sooooo peaceful. So happy, 10/10
    Written 25 May 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Nancy S
    Evergreen, Colorado, United States26 contributions
    Review of: Full-Day Small-Group Rotorua Shore Excursion From Tauranga
    Tauranga into Rotorua with much info and fun along the way
    Gary Stickler, our guide, was most informative and helpful...answering a myriad of questions. The drive was delightful as we passed from Tauranga to Rotorua, w/ great stops along the way.
    Written 18 April 2020
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Sam
    Rotorua, New Zealand1 contribution
    Review of: Mt Tarawera Helicopter Tour with Volcano Landing
    Amazing!
    Really exceeded my expectations! So cool to see Rotorua from above and really surreal being able to land and walk around on Mt Tarawera. Sam was really knowledgeable and has some fun facts about Rotorua and its surrounding areas.
    Written 31 March 2021
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Maria Isabel A
    7 contributions
    Review of: 2-Day Hobbiton, Rotorua, Waitomo Caves Tour from Auckland with Accommodation
    Great tour, great service
    Was perfect, Philippe solving all my problems, and as their name says, FLEXIBLE and eager to help you with all your needs, with a smile. Really a very good experiencia.
    Written 17 May 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Michael C
    1 contribution
    Review of: Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua
    Great evening of fun
    A wonderful evening. We learned so much about Māori culture. The evening was a lot of fun and the food was great.
    Written 23 May 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Olivia
    1 contribution
    Review of: Ziplining Forest Experience - The Ultimate Canopy Tour Rotorua
    The most Ultimate Canopy Tour!
    Such a wonderful experience - Runs so smoothly and is really well managed. Jesse and Natalie were absolutely fabulous - Funny, friendly, knowledgeable & experienced. Everything you want in a guide. The course itself was great and very manageable for all fitness levels. To top it all off, they have a fabulous conservation story and part of the ticket price goes into helping NZ native wildlife in this beautiful forest. Highly recommend giving this experience a go - You won't be disappointed!
    Written 25 May 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Kimi Browne
    Auckland Central, New Zealand75 contributions
    Review of: Rotorua Day Trip from Auckland with Options -
    What a great day in Rotorua!
    Jafa here, 24th January was my birthday and decided to spend time in Rotorua for the day. It was a bloody hot day but I really enjoyed exploring both Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland and Te Puia which came with free buffet lunch... yum yum!! Then, we did brief Rotoroa Lake and City tour but ended up staying at a park for over an hour as another driver who was meeting us at Matamata was held up on another tour.

    With regard to the seats in bus, the one that took us from Auckland to Hobbiton stopover I sat in the single seat chair and found it really uncomfortable. It wasn't wide enough to fit in and lock my seat belt in. :( At a quick stop before Hobbiton, I asked to move over to front seat (next to driver) and was so relieved and lucky to sit there most of the trip except from Matamata to Auckland. Front seat was unavailable, so I sat at the back and realised they were large seats, they appeared to be wider than seats in front of me? I was not complaining :-)

    Lastly, we had different drivers throughout the day and each of those drivers took care of us which really made our day, thank you team! :-)
    Written 23 February 2020
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Jordan Welsh
    New Zealand1 contribution
    Review of: Whakarewarewa Village Guided Tour
    Amazing tour
    Brilliant tour and learnt so much! A must do for visiting New Zealand. The tour gave great insight of the Maori culture
    Written 10 April 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Sabrina D
    Henderson, NV10 contributions
    Review of: Tauranga Shore Excursion: Lord of the Rings Hobbiton Movie Set Tour Including Rotorua Sightseeing
    better than any ship tour as they combined both popular tourist sites in one day
    They were there at the ship and easy to find .. they were fun and friendly always mindful of the time so that we were never worried about getting back to the ship on time. very informative and even gave us a goodie bag of food so we can see everything.. loved the tour and guide and would do it again with them
    Written 31 May 2020
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Sally M
    Christchurch, New Zealand6 contributions
    Review of: Rotorua Duck Boat Guided City and Lakes Tour
    Must go do
    Great informative tour and must do when visiting Rotorua
    Matt was friendly funny and fun and an experienced driver which was obviously important
    Written 14 May 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Aysha F
    1 contribution
    Review of: Katoa Jet Boat tour on Lake Rotorua
    Nice Trip
    The guy we had was awesome. Very chill and relaxed dude who cracked a couple of jokes with us. Loved this trip around the lake and learned a little bit of history and facts around the lake. Loved the spins and how fast we were going. Would be super keen to come back.

    Keep up the awesome work guys!
    Written 26 September 2021
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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