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Mitai Maori Village

Mitai Maori Village

Mitai Maori Village

79%

147 Reviews

135 Face-to-Face

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Mount / Mt Tarawera New Zealand Ltd

Mount / Mt Tarawera New Zealand Ltd

79%

3 Reviews

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Nature's never had so much to say

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

WaioTapu

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

WaioTapu

79%

736 Reviews

704 Face-to-Face

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Hot Water Beach Camping Ground

Hot Water Beach Campsite

Te Rata Bay

Hot Water Beach Campsite

Te Rata Bay

Now has access without boat via the Tarawera Trail which was opened in 2013.

Feature Value Info

Overnight Camping Site Cost

  • Medium Cost Camping (NZ$11 to 20)

Overnight Camping Site Cost

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

Medium Cost Camping (NZ$11 to 20)

Medium Cost Camping (NZ$11 to 20)

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

Overnight Stay Rules

  • Camping only Camping only

Overnight Stay Rules

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

Camping only

Camping only

You are permitted to camp only in a tent. Staying in vehicles is not possible.

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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78%

3 Reviews

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Waimangu Volcanic Valley

Waimangu Volcanic Valley

Waimangu Volcanic Valley - The World's Newest Geothermal Eco-System!

78%

143 Reviews

135 Face-to-Face

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Lake Tarawera Scenic Experience

Lake Tarawera Scenic Experience

77%

1 Review

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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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Nature Connection Rotorua NZ

Nature Connection Rotorua NZ

77%

1 Review

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Rotorua Museum, located in the historic Rotorua Bath House.

Rotorua Museum

Rotorua Museum

77%

46 Reviews

44 Face-to-Face

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Whakarewarewa Thermal Village Tours

Whakarewarewa

The Living Maori Village

Whakarewarewa

The Living Maori Village

77%

177 Reviews

169 Face-to-Face

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Maori Warrior

Te Pō

Te Puia Nightime Experience

Te Pō

Te Puia Nightime Experience

77%

49 Reviews

44 Face-to-Face

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Orakei Korako Geyserland Resort

Orakei Korako Geyserland Resort

Come and explore a volcanic world of gushing geysers, hot springs, bubbling mud pools and some of the largest and most amazing silica terraces...

77%

76 Reviews

65 Face-to-Face

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Tamaki Maori Village

Rotorua

Tamaki Maori Village

Rotorua

76%

210 Reviews

189 Face-to-Face

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Anaha Track

Lake Okataina Scenic Reserve, Rotorua

Anaha Track

Lake Okataina Scenic Reserve, Rotorua

Time: 60 min one way

Feature Value Info

Track Duration

  • 1 to 2 hours 1 to 2 hours

Track Duration

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

1 to 2 hours

1 to 2 hours

60 minutes one way

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

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.
76%

2 Reviews

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Polynesian Spa

Polynesian Spa

76%

132 Reviews

122 Face-to-Face

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Rotorua Natural Heritage Trail

Rotorua Natural Heritage Trail

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

  • 1 to 2 hours 1 to 2 hours

Track Duration

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

1 to 2 hours

1 to 2 hours

Tracks of varying lengths

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.
75%

1 Review

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Rotorua Duck Tours

Rotorua Duck Tours

75%

10 Reviews

9 Face-to-Face

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ZYDRO ZORB globe riding

ZORB Rotorua

ZORB Rotorua

ZORB Rotorua is the home of ZORB! Operating for over 15 years, this is the place to get your adrenaline fix! Open 364 days a year, RAIN or SHINE...

74%

132 Reviews

120 Face-to-Face

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Agrodome

Agrodome

SAVE 10%* - use promo code NZCAMPERS

73%

36 Reviews

28 Face-to-Face

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Dave

New Zealand

The track around the Blue Lake in Rotorua is very nice. About 5km, good for a quick run and the lake is good for a swim afterwards. There are toilets there.

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Objects excavated from the ruins.

Buried Village

Buried Village

73%

61 Reviews

56 Face-to-Face

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Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park is Rotorua’s closest holiday park to the internationally renowned mountain biking trails in the Whakarewarewa Forest & only a few minutes from the city centre. Guests are welcome to use our onsite free hot mineral pools.

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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.

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

  • Kiwi Holiday Park Kiwi Holiday Park

Campsite Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this campsite?

Kiwi Holiday Park

Kiwi Holiday Park

This holiday park is a member of the Kiwi Holiday Parks group.
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73%

85 Reviews

45 Face-to-Face

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Geo Thermal Geyser

Te Puia Daytime Experience

Te Puia Daytime Experience

72%

344 Reviews

319 Face-to-Face

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Guy Roe Reserve

Lake Rerewhakaaitu

Guy Roe Reserve

Lake Rerewhakaaitu

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.

Registration and payment at the reserve kiosk is required upon arrival

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.
72%

6 Reviews

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Waitangi Soda Springs

Lake Rotoma

Waitangi Soda Springs

Lake Rotoma

71%

4 Reviews

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Agrojet

Agrojet

69%

3 Reviews

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Rebecca

New Zealand

There are lots of very beautiful lakes close to Rotorua City. Lots of easy walks and good swimming spots. Easy to get to by car. The Blue lakes are 5 minutes from Whakarewarewa Forest

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Lakeland Queen Cruises

Lakeland Queen Cruises

67%

1 Review

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Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre

Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre

67%

1 Review

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The Blue Baths

The Blue Baths

67%

3 Reviews

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Hinehopu/Hongi's Track

Lake Rotoiti

Hinehopu/Hongi's Track

Lake Rotoiti

4.4 km return | 2 hours 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

  • 3km to 10km

Track Length

What is the physical length of this track?

3km to 10km

Track Duration

  • 1 to 2 hours 1 to 2 hours

Track Duration

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

1 to 2 hours

1 to 2 hours

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
65%

1 Review

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Te Aorere Cultural Tours

Te Aorere Cultural Tours

65%

2 Reviews

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Hells Gate and Wai Ora Spa mud baths!

Hells Gate and Wai Ora Spa

Hells Gate and Wai Ora Spa

Hells Gate and Wai Ora Spa - New Zealand's most active and interactive geothermal park. The home of New Zealand's famous mud baths and minerals...

65%

139 Reviews

119 Face-to-Face

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