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Rotorua Region

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Bubbling mud

Waiotapu Thermal track and Mud Pools

Waiotapu Thermal track and Mud Pools

Time: 2 min one way, Distance: 20 m

Feature Value Info

Track Difficulty

  • Easy walk Easy walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Easy walk

Easy walk

Track Duration

  • Up to 10 minutes Up to 10 minutes

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

Up to 10 minutes

Up to 10 minutes

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
98%

8 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

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Waiotapu Bridge Hot Springs

Waiotapu Bridge Hot Springs

Free Hot Pools Between Rotorua and Taupo

96%

20 Reviews

15 Face-to-Face

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Orakei Korako Geyserland Resort

Overnight Campervan Parking

Orakei Korako Geyserland Resort

Overnight Campervan Parking

Awesome view of the lake.

Feature Value Info

Overnight Camping Site Cost

  • Premium Camping (NZ$21 to 30)

Overnight Camping Site Cost

What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight?

Premium Camping (NZ$21 to 30)

Premium Camping (NZ$21 to 30)

Top quality facilities, powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people.

If you visit the Orakei Korako Geyserland then the admission cost covers the overnight stay cost.

Overnight Stay Rules

  • Self-contained motorhomes only Self-contained motorhomes only

Overnight Stay Rules

What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite?

Self-contained motorhomes only

Self-contained motorhomes only

Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must display the "Responsible Camper" sticker.
96%

4 Reviews

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Walking Legends Guided Walks

Walking Legends Guided Walks

96%

4 Reviews

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Western Okataina Walkway: Ngapuka Bay (Lake Rotoiti) to Millar Road (near Lake Okareka)

Western Okataina Walkway: Ngapuka Bay (Lake Rotoiti) to Millar Road (near Lake Okareka)

Time: 7 hours one way

Feature Value Info

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
95%

1 Review

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Primo riding in the Redwoods

The Redwoods

Mountain Bike tracks

The Redwoods

Mountain Bike tracks

Time: short and long rides....

Feature Value Info

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
95%

29 Reviews

24 Face-to-Face

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Avoid Camping Fines!

Each camping location is approved by a regional council in NZ. So if it shows on the map, you’re allowed to stay.

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Okere Falls Track

Lake Rotoiti

Okere Falls Track

Lake Rotoiti

2.4 km return | 1 hour return

Feature Value Info

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

Track Length

  • 1km to 3km

Track Length

What is the physical length of this track?

1km to 3km

Track Duration

  • 30 mins to 1 hour 30 mins to 1 hour

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

30 mins to 1 hour

30 mins to 1 hour

Track Difficulty

  • Easy walk Easy walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Easy walk

Easy walk
95%

14 Reviews

9 Face-to-Face

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Brett Road - Rerewhakaaitu Recreation Reserve

Rerewhakaaitu, Brett Road Campsite

Brett Road Camping

Rerewhakaaitu, Brett Road Campsite

Brett Road Camping

Feature Value Info

Overnight Camping Site Cost

  • Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to 10)

Overnight Camping Site Cost

What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight?

Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to 10)

Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to 10)

You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.

Overnight Stay Rules

  • Camping and any vehicle Camping and any vehicle

Overnight Stay Rules

What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite?

Camping and any vehicle

Camping and any vehicle

You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.

Campsite Managing Organisation

  • DOC Managed

Campsite Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this campsite?

DOC Managed

DOC Managed

Department of Conservation

This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Conservation Campsite Pass

  • Free with Campsite Pass

Conservation Campsite Pass

Is this Department of Conservation campsite free for customer's holding a Conservation Campsite Pass?

Free with Campsite Pass

Free for anyone holding a valid Conservation Campsite Pass from the Department of Conservation.

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95%

12 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

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Riverjet NZ

Rotorua

Riverjet NZ

Rotorua

94%

65 Reviews

9 Face-to-Face

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Pure Cruise New Zealand

Pure Cruise New Zealand

94%

19 Reviews

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Wingspan National Bird of Prey Centre

Wingspan National Bird of Prey Centre

93%

3 Reviews

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Skyline Sky Swing Rotorua

Skyline Sky Swing Rotorua

93%

3 Reviews

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Horse Trekking Lake Okareka

Horse Trekking Lake Okareka

93%

3 Reviews

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Elite Adventures

Elite Adventures

93%

13 Reviews

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Off Road NZ

Off Road NZ

93%

8 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

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Tarawera Falls

Tarawera Falls Track

Tarawera Falls Track

Time: 40 minutes return | Time: 1.4 km return

Feature Value Info

Track Difficulty

  • Easy walk Easy walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Easy walk

Easy walk

Track Length

  • 1km to 3km

Track Length

What is the physical length of this track?

1km to 3km

Track Duration

  • 10 to 30mins 10 to 30mins

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

10 to 30mins

10 to 30mins

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

Campsite Managing Organisation

  • DOC Managed

Campsite Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this campsite?

DOC Managed

DOC Managed

Department of Conservation

This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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92%

8 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

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Kaituna Cascades

Kaituna Cascades

91%

40 Reviews

39 Face-to-Face

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Lake Tarawera Water Taxi and Eco Tours

Lake Tarawera Water Taxi and Eco Tours

90%

2 Reviews

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Karen

Canada

Mountain biking in Rotorua is amazing!!!! The Redwoods have heaps of tracks of varing difficulty and are easy to navigate around. There are lots of places where you can rent bikes from. There is even a shuttle to bring you to the top.

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Waikite Valley Thermal Pools

Waikite Valley Thermal Pools

89%

78 Reviews

56 Face-to-Face

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Some pretty big redwoods...

The Redwoods

Walking Tracks - Whakarewarewa Forest

The Redwoods

Walking Tracks - Whakarewarewa Forest

A series of walking tracks and trails through giant Californian Redwood trees

Feature Value Info

Track Difficulty

  • Moderate walk Moderate walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Moderate walk

Moderate walk

Track Duration

  • 30 mins to 1 hour 30 mins to 1 hour

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

30 mins to 1 hour

30 mins to 1 hour

Variety of options fron 30 mins to 8 hours.

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
89%

77 Reviews

67 Face-to-Face

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Skyline Gondola Rotorua

Skyline Gondola Rotorua

88%

49 Reviews

44 Face-to-Face

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Rotorua Rafting

Rotorua Rafting

87%

37 Reviews

33 Face-to-Face

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  • Airport Shuttles

Airport Super Shuttle Rotorua

Airport Super Shuttle Rotorua

87%

1 Review

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RailCruising

Rotorua

RailCruising

Rotorua

87%

1 Review

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Karen

Canada

Mountain biking in Rotorua is amazing!!!! The Redwoods have heaps of tracks of varing difficulty and are easy to navigate around. There are lots of places where you can rent bikes from. There is even a shuttle to bring you to the top.

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Raftabout

Raftabout

87%

27 Reviews

22 Face-to-Face

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Rotomahana Isthmus Track

Lake Tarawera

Rotomahana Isthmus Track

Lake Tarawera

Time: 20 min one way, Distance: 1.2 km

Feature Value Info

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
87%

6 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

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  • Rope Works

Rotorua Canopy Tours

Rotorua Canopy Tours

87%

9 Reviews

8 Face-to-Face

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River Rats Rafting

River Rats Rafting

86%

28 Reviews

20 Face-to-Face

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Buried Village

Buried Village

86%

61 Reviews

56 Face-to-Face

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Kawarau Jet Rotorua

Kawarau Jet Rotorua

85%

8 Reviews

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