Rotorua
Good to know
- Best time to go
- Year-round
- Budget
- $$
- Accessibility
- wheelchair-accessible
- Coordinates
- Open in maps
A city on the shores of Lake Rotorua in the centre of North Island, Rotorua sits directly above an active geothermal field that produces erupting geysers, boiling mud pools, and steaming vents throughout the urban area. The city is also the cultural heart of Māori tourism in New Zealand, with several established marae offering traditional welcome ceremonies, haka performances, and hāngī meals. Nearby Whakarewarewa is a living Māori village built around active geothermal features.
Where next?
