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Home/Destinations/Rotorua/Rotorua geothermal
Geothermal · Rotorua itinerary

Rotorua Geothermal: The Best Itinerary

The thermal wonders are unmissable. Here is how to see them — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Wai-O-Tapu
  2. 2Luge
  3. 3Maori
  4. 4Steam

Wai-O-Tapu

The colourful thermal park.

Skyline luge

The gondola and cart tracks.

Maori culture

A village and hangi.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Rotorua — prices per person.

From Auckand: Waiotapu and Polynesian Spa Rotorua Day Tour
Auckland
From Auckand: Waiotapu and Polynesian Spa Rotorua Day Tour
5.0(47)·12 hours
from$218/ person
via Viator
Redwoods Altitude High Ropes & Ziplines + Glowworms, Rotorua
Rotorua
Redwoods Altitude High Ropes & Ziplines + Glowworms, Rotorua
5.0(441)·2 hours
from$83/ person
via Viator
Wine Tour & Maori Culture Queenstown
Queenstown
Wine Tour & Maori Culture Queenstown
5.0(91)·5h 30min
from$183/ person
via Viator
Auckland: Rotorua Tour with Waiotapu, Te Puia and Maori Haka
Auckland
Auckland: Rotorua Tour with Waiotapu, Te Puia and Maori Haka
5.0(133)·12 hours
from$228/ person
via Viator
Rotorua’s Ultimate Zipline: 6 ziplines, 400 m Tandem, Cliff Walk
Rotorua
Rotorua’s Ultimate Zipline: 6 ziplines, 400 m Tandem, Cliff Walk
5.0(2,613)·3 hours
from$160/ person
via Viator
Hobbiton, Rotorua and Waiotapu Small Group Tour from Auckland
Auckland
Hobbiton, Rotorua and Waiotapu Small Group Tour from Auckland
4.9(522)·13 hours
from$246/ person
via Viator
Rotorua Ziplines - Zipline Over Waterfalls - Free Sauna
Rotorua
Rotorua Ziplines - Zipline Over Waterfalls - Free Sauna
5.0(499)·2h 30min
from$97/ person
via Viator
Rotorua based Small Group Morning Tour Waimangu and Wai O Tapu
−20%
Rotorua
Rotorua based Small Group Morning Tour Waimangu and Wai O Tapu
4.8(390)·5 hours
from$105$132/ person
via Viator

Rotorua geothermal — FAQ

What is Wai-O-Tapu?
A colourful geothermal park near Rotorua.
What is the luge?
A downhill gravity cart on winding tracks.
What is a hangi?
A feast cooked in an earth oven.

Explore more in Rotorua

Geysers & GeothermalMaori CultureWai-O-TapuHobbitonWaitomo Glowworms