Mountain biking is known as one of the top Rotorua Attractions and the Whakarewarewa Redwood Forest is a great place to go as it's suitable for all ages and abilities. The Rotorua Canopy Tours team is full of keen mountain bikers that love to get out to the Whakarewarewa Redwood Forest  - check out some of the teams favourite trails!

From New Zealand’s largest city to its geothermal heart, this five day road trip covers some of our must-do spots that you should include in your New Zealand Itineraries. A family road trip from Auckland to Rotorua will take you to a volcano, hobbit holes and glowworm caves, and zipping through ancient trees.

Rotorua is full of different adventures and activities to do during the day. So, here are a few ideas to help you out with some things to do in Rotorua at night. Check out our ideas for night time activities in Rotorua.

1. Eat Streat
2. Polynesian Spa 
3. Redwoods Treewalk
4. Pig & Whistle
5. Mini Golf
6. Mitai Maori Village Experience

If you're looking for the top things to do in Rotorua all for free then you're in luck! With so much to see and do in Rotorua you'll be spoilt for choice. Here's our top five to get you started:

1. Mountain Biking
2. Blue Lake Track
3. Kuirau Park 
4. Government Gardens
5. Okere Falls

There are lots of walks within 2 hours drive of Rotorua that are amazing to do. Check out these half - full day walking tracks that are surrounded by beautiful forest and spectacular views. All of these tracks make for an unforgettable day of Rotorua sightseeing:

1. Tarawera Outlet to Tarawera Falls

2. Mount Ngongotaha Scenic Reserve

3. Tongariro Alpine Crossing

4. Whakarewarewa Circuit

5. Rainbow Mountain Summit Track

While many people prefer to hibernate during the cool winter months, we think winter is the time to feel alive, brave the elements and wrap up warm to experience nature in all it’s beauty. Check out our top things to do in Rotorua in the winter: 

1. Hot soak at Polynesian Spa 

2. Feel alive mountain biking through forest

3. Native forest tour at Rotorua Canopy Tours

4. Fill your tummy at Eat Streat

5. Warm up with a walk around Blue Lake

Sometimes, there’s nothing better than a weekend away with your other half. New scenery, sleep-ins, exciting things to do and making new memories together are all great reasons to escape for a romantic weekend away. We’ve put our heads together to come up with the ultimate itinerary for a ‘weekend of romance’ in Rotorua: 

• Friday Evening: Treetops Lodge & Aorangi Peak 
• Saturday: Rotorua Canopy Tours, Okere Falls, Stratosphere Restaurant
• Sunday: Pure Cruise, White Island by Helicopter, Eat Streat

With so many things to do in Rotorua you'll also be spoiled for choice when it comes to places to eat; there are so many delicious places to try. Many people hear all about our famous Eat Street but we wanted to let you in on our other favourite local spots.

1. Zippys Cafe
2. Oppies Takeaways
3. Ciabatta Bakery
4. Abracadabra cafe & restaurant 
5. Saturday Morning Kuirau Park Market

Rotorua’s ancient forests, geothermal energy and raft of outdoor adventures makes it a top-notch place to visit for a family holiday.  It’s a wonderland for both kids and adults, with things to do in Rotorua like zip lining, hiking and lugeing. Being locals ourselves, we’ve put together a 5-day, family-friendly Rotorua itinerary to help you get inspired. We promise it will be one for the photo albums!

1. Skyline Skyrides & Stratosphere Restaurant 
2. Walk in the Redwoods & Rotorua Canopy Tours
3. Rainbow Springs
4. Kuirau Park & OGO 
5. Eat Streat

Driving from Auckland to Rotorua is a very common North Island route planned into New Zealand Itineraries for visitors exploring by car or campervan This is a drive that you can make a day out of by stopping off at some spectacular places along the way and checking out what New Zealand small towns have to offer. Below are our favourite stop-offs on your drive from Auckland through to Rotorua: