Rotorua Heart of the North Island • 230 km south of Auckland gateway – 30-minute flight (4x daily) – 3-hour drive through scenic rolling meadows • 2nd largest active geothermal field in the world • Centrally located in the North Island • Natural wonderland; renowned for our 18 Lakes, mountain biking trails, walking trails and New Zealand’s primordial rain forest. • Adventure capital of the North Island 3 Must do in Rotorua Five things you don’t want miss in Rotorua • Māori Culture & History • Geothermal landscapes • Spa & Wellness • Nature and Eco Tourism • Adventure Tourism Rotorua Key facts Home of adventure and mystique in the North Island • Rotorua features more commissionable Hero image products than any other region in New Zealand • Family-friendly destination • Easy access to the best of the North Island – Hobbiton Movie Set – NZ Best Beach Mt Manganui – Great lake Taupo • Ideal length of stay is 3-nights New Developments • The Secret Spot Spa – Waipa 2019 Auckland Tauranga • Rotorua Lakefront Redevelopment $60M – 2020 Rotorua • Redwoods Forest $30M – 2021 • Pullman Rotorua 5-star- $20M – Napier Taupō 2021 • Wai Ariki Spa – Lakeside $30M - 2022 6 Air/Hau Volcanic Air White Island | Mount Tarawera • Land on and explore White Island (New Zealand’s only permanently active volcano) – by Helicopter • Walk to the edge of an active volcanic crater • Land on and experience Mount Tarawera (site of largest eruption in New Zealand’s living memory - by Helicopter) • Flyover the regions spectacular Lakes, Volcanoes and geothermal systems – by Floatplane • Take off and land on Lake Rotorua - by Floatplane 4B - White Island Active Volcano Landing and Walking Tour New Zealand’s Most Permanent, Active Volcano • Departing Rotorua city lakefront, past our northern lakes district before crossing the coast on track to White Island, and land on New Zealand’s only permanently active volcano – Guided tour by one of our experienced pilots – View active steam vents 'fumaroles', hot streams, vibrant sulphur formations and steaming craters – Duration 2.5 - 3 hours (approx) – Price NZD$1095.00 /Adult pax 4C - White Island/ Mount Tarawera Dual Landing • Continuing on from the ‘White Island Active Volcano Landing and Walking Tour fly to Mount Tarawera for a dual landing. • On the return fight experience the thrill of combining our two signature tours with a landing on Mount Tarawera • The contrast between these two volcanoes couldn’t be more amazing, from the active crater floor and steaming crater lake of White Island to the heights of Mount Tarawera‘s summit. • Duration 3- 3.5 hours (approx) • Price NZD$1195.00 /Adult pax Thermal Explorer Mount Tarawera – Orakei Korako • Take off from Lake Rotorua and explore the volcanic Zone. – Mount Tarawera site of New Zealand’s largest volcanic eruption in recent history – Fly over Waimangu and the Echo Crater (largest hot water lake in the world) – Fly Over Wai O Tapu and Champagne Pool – Land on Waikato River and visit Orakei Korako (60 minutes) – Duration 135 minutes – Price NZD$585.00 /pax Off Road NZ Adventure Activities NZ’s ONLY self-drive off road experience through native forest. Lots of adventure activities in one location. Impeccable safety record. Variety of prices and packages for individuals & groups. Earth/Whenua Redwoods Treewalk • Over half kilometre of suspension bridges & platforms connected to the 116 year old Redwoods trees • The Nightlights feature award winning lanterns by NZ design champion David Trubridge. • Walk 27 bridges and platforms up to 20 metres in height. • Royal Couple “must do” Redwoods Nightlights • New Trubridge designed gateway for spectacular work of art in night time • Perfect evening option – open late all year-round. • Easy walk for all ages • New Zealand’s only “real-life” enchanted forest. • New projection mapping for evening. WAIMANGU.CO.NZ Rotorua, New Zealand Rotomahana LakeHow Cruise the • 45 minuteworld cruise with full commentary began • Visit the sites of the Pink & White terraces • Features only seen form the water: Fumarole Bay, Donne Cliffs, Steaming cliffs Geothermal Tours Guided tours of the thermal valley • Nature Connections Rotorua NZ personalised small group tours to geothermal parks and Rainforest. Expert historical guided tours. Half day and full day options. • Elite Adventures custom-made cultural tours taking visitors to Waimangu and Wai O Tapu geothermal parks, including Whakarewarewa village.. 18 Bespoke encounters authentic Maori experiences • Maori in Tourism Rotorua: organising personal encounters with Maori families in Rotorua through Home Hosted Dinners and Koa Ora Guided Walks. Not a show; genuine meetings with real people. • Multi-Day Adventures: Bespoke luxury tours showcasing some of Rotorua’s unique landscapes, exclusive access to real Maraes (meeting house) and cultural encounters. 19 Rotorua Canopy Tours • Small, personalised and engaging tours • 2 Kiwi guides • Educational • Premium • #1 Outdoor Activity on Tripadvisor in NZ Foris Eco Tours World-Class Birdwatching • Single-day options to multi-day Bird Watching tours of New Zealand. • Expert arborist and ecology teacher Tom Lynch offers unparalleled education content for his tours. • Most Popular : Full Day Whirinaki Tour exploring a primal forest and one of New Zealand’s hidden gems. • Includes return transportation. • Won the Luxury Travel Guide Award in 2017. 21 Adventure Playground is a “ must do” multiple activity Adventure Playground desitination in Rotorua 4x4 self drive buggy tours • Guided two seater self drive buggy tours. • Travel on ancient Maori warrior trails and reach the highest lookout in the whole of Rotorua. • Breath-taking views overlooking Lake Rotorua. • Just 10 minutes from Rotorua’s city centre. • 2 pax minimum booking • Tour times 10 am, 11.30 am, 2 pm and 3.30 pm daily Skyline Rotorua Skyline Gondola & Luge • Scenic Return Gondola Ride overlooking Rotorua up the side of Mt Ngongotaha • Great family or couples’ option • Luge - World first designed and launched in Rotorua • 3 different Luge tracks • Night Luge – Multi coloured Lights show you the way after dark • A must do for any visitor to Rotorua VELOCITY VALLEY New Zealand’s greatest adventure Park • Velocity Valley (formally Agroventures Adventure Park) rebranded 24th January 2018. • The refined identity is inspired by the valley which is the home of speed and adrenaline. • Cater for all ages and adventure abilities, from novice to seasoned adventure professional. • Rotorua Bungy, Shweeb Racer, Freefall Xtreme, Agrojet & Swoop – giant sky swing. • Multi Ride Passes and Family Share Packages available. • All weather operating park. Fire/Ahi TAMAKI MAORI VILLAGE New Zealand’s MOST AWARDED cultural attraction • Experience the warmth of our people during an evening of ceremonial rituals, powerful cultural performance, storytelling & hangi feasting • Our evening experience is 3.5 hours in duration • Return transport from Rotorua accommodation • Located outside the city in a recreated pre- European fortified village with interactive stations • Traditional Hangi Buffet feast, followed by a sumptuous dessert • Voted no. 7 thing to do in the world by Trip Advisor 32 Mitai Maori Village Authentic Evening Cultural Performance • Authentic family experience – unique in New Zealand – warriors arrive on a Waka. Hero image • Most awarded Kapa Haka performance group in New Zealand. • Evening cultural performance and traditional Hangi in a family setting. • Return transportation to CBD accommodation. • Evening guided nature walk to see glow worms and the sacred Fairy spring. • Beauty by night combo to see Kiwi Bird in Natural Habitat at Rainbow Springs. Water/Wai Paddle Board Rotorua Glow worm Tours and Thermal waters • 2-hour daytime paddle board tour of Rotorua’s thermal lakes • Evening Tour : 3-hour Glow Worm Tour • FIT and small groups – 7 max • Easy - no fitness required / No required experience • Return transportation to CBD hotels included OGO Rotorua Fill your bucket list at the largest in world • Iconic NZ adventure activity, invented in Rotorua and the only NZ place to experience. • Owned and operated by the Inventors. • FOUR track options – Straight, Sidewinder, MEGA Track & *new* Big Air Track Ride with water or without in DRYGO – exclusive to OGO • Hot tubs throughout, hire clothing, heated changing rooms, hairdryers and barista coffee = great in Winter too! • Uncontrollable hilarity for all ages • Qualmark GOLD River Rats Raft & Kayak A locals’ secret Rafting Rotorua’s thermal waterfalls: Kaituna Grade 5 rafting – 7m waterfall – tallest commercially rafted waterfall in the world (min. age 13) Rangitaiki (grade 2-4) – scenic trip - kids 5+ explore the North Island Rain Forest Wairoa grade 5 special trip only available 26 days a year Hot Pools Kayak Tour Kayak lake Rotorua and swim in Hot Springs only accessible by boat. Glow Worm evening tour also available Pure Cruise Private charter cruises in Rotorua • Explore one of Rotorua’s most coveted geothermal lakes; Lake Rotoiti. • The Yatch, Tiua is a 53-foot catamaran, offering all the amenities and comforts you would expect on a luxry vessel. Can accommodate up to 35 guests. • On-board facilities include galley, licensed bar and three guest bathrooms. • Bathe in natural hot pools only accessible by boat. • Available for charters only. From NZD$2000 for three hours. 38 Katoa Lake Rotorua • Thrilling Jet Boat experience on Lake Rotorua • 30-minute cultural jetboat tour featuring key historical points of Lake Rotorua – parasail for a unique perspective.