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Rotorua, New Zealand

Top things to do in Rotorua

18 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

Eat Street
Neighborhood4.5

Eat Street

985 reviews

A vibrant dining precinct in Rotorua with a lively atmosphere, featuring diverse food trucks and outdoor seating.

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What is the most visited attraction in Rotorua?

Eat Street draws the most traveler reviews of anywhere we track in Rotorua, with 985 of them, rated 4.5 out of 5. Review volume is the closest honest proxy we have for how many people actually turn up, so it is what this list is ranked by.

Which place in Rotorua do visitors rate highest?

Fancy Meow Cat Cafe holds the highest rating in Rotorua among places with a meaningful number of reviews, at 4.5 out of 5 from 510 reviews. It is less busy than Eat Street, which is often exactly why it scores better.

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Landmark
Landmark4.5

Fancy Meow Cat Cafe

510 reviews

A cozy cat cafe in Rotorua where you can enjoy drinks while interacting with friendly rescue cats in a relaxing environment.

Park & nature
Park & nature4.5

Headfirst Travel

193 reviews

Explore Rotorua's geothermal wonders and native bush at Headfirst Travel, a top-rated outdoor adventure operator.

Entertainment
Entertainment4.5

Rotorua Aquatic Centre

15 reviews

Rotorua Aquatic Centre is a family-friendly indoor pool complex with slides, a lazy river, and thermal hot pools, perfect for all-weather fun in Rotorua.

Outdoor & fun
Outdoor & fun

Polynesian Spa

Polynesian Spa offers mineral hot pools with stunning views of Lake Rotorua, a famous hot spring complex in Rotorua.

Park & nature
Park & nature

Lake Tikitapu

A stunning crater lake with vivid blue waters, perfect for swimming, picnicking, and walking.

Park & nature
Park & nature

Lake Rotorua

A large crater lake offering boating, fishing, and scenic cruises with views of geothermal activity.

Religious site
Religious site

Ohinemutu

A historic Māori village with a beautifully carved church and steaming geothermal vents right by the lake.

Museum
Museum

New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute

A cultural center where you can watch master carvers and weavers create traditional Māori art.

Sight
Sight

Pōhutu Geyser

Pōhutu Geyser in Rotorua erupts up to 30 meters high, the largest active geyser in the southern hemisphere, located in the Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley.

Entertainment
Entertainment

Shweeb

Pedal your own pod along a suspended monorail through native forest for a unique eco-friendly thrill ride.

Park & nature
Park & nature

Redwoods Forest

Stroll or cycle among towering Californian redwoods in this serene forest park, with trails for all abilities.

Park & nature
Park & nature

Mokoia Island

Volcanic island sanctuary in Lake Rotorua with hot springs, walking trails, and rare native birds.

Museum
Museum

Rotorua Museum

Rotorua Museum, housed in a historic bathhouse, showcases the region's geothermal and Māori cultural heritage.

Park & nature
Park & nature

Government Gardens

A beautifully landscaped park in Rotorua featuring historic bathhouse buildings, hot springs, and vibrant rose gardens.

Sight
Sight

Whakarewarewa

A living Māori village and geothermal valley where you can see geysers, hot springs, and cultural performances.

Museum
Museum

Wingspan National Bird of Prey Centre

A conservation facility where you can see New Zealand's native birds of prey up close, including the rare kārearea.

Landmark
Landmark

Blue Baths

A historic Spanish Mission-style bathhouse that once hosted glamorous social events, now a museum and pool.