Places to Visit in Rotorua

Please note: Entrance to National Kiwi Hatchery is via Agrodome at 141 Western Road, Ngongotaha. The National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa is proudly the world's largest and most successful kiwi hatching and rearing centre. We are the national experts in kiwi husbandry, egg incubation systems, hatching and rearing, caring for over 50% of the kiwi chicks hatched in Aotearoa. Gain unique insights on New Zealand's national icon, its fight for survival and discover how we have successfully hatched over 2,400 kiwi chicks. Watch genuine 'conservation in action' in our purpose-built incubation facility and if you're lucky see a newly hatch. Choose between our Guided Kiwi Encounter Experience and our Exclusive Behind the Scenes Experience.

Famous for a reason, Skyline Rotorua is your ticket to an unforgettable holiday. Just 5 minutes from central Rotorua, begin your day with a tranquil Gondola ride up Mt Ngongotaha overlooking Lake Rotorua, wind your way down via the Luge or descend by mountain bike, weaving your way through one of the newly created park trails. Get the adrenalin pumping even more on the Zoom Zipline and the Skyswing. For a more relaxed approach take a stroll through the stunning nature trails with informative and interactive panels. Head to the Market Kitchen Cafe or Stratosfare Restaurant and Bar to fuel up again. Also pop into the Volcanic Hills Tasting Room and Jelly Belly Store. This is an all-weather must do attraction suitable for all ages year round.

In the heart of 350-acres of lush farmland, yet only 10 minutes from Rotorua CBD, you'll find Agrodome. Experience our world-renowned Farm Show starring a cast of talented fluffy and feathery friends... and you! Snap some photos in our Farmyard Nursery, home to our cutest baby animals who are available for cuddles all year round! And jump on our guided Farm Tour for an up close and personal meet and greet with our farmyard family. You will get to hand feed loads of friendly animals and learn a little more about our home. Entertaining and educational, adults and children alike love Agrodome!

Traditional Maori village offering a guided bush walk, cultural performances & a ground-cooked earth oven meal. See fierce warriors in traditional dress paddle an ancient warrior canoe (waka) down the stream and view glow worms in their natural environment

The Gathering Place is our meeting point for our Evening experience. From here you will board our buses and travel 12kms South to Te Pa Tu. 6.00pm Tour - meeting time 5.15pm bus departs at 5.25pm Please ensure you are at the Gathering place at the meeting time stated as our tour start at Te Pa Tu at 6.00pm sharp

Velocity Valley, where speed, adrenaline and fear collide. With five (5) iconic New Zealand adrenaline adventures within one location, we have something to cater for everyone. Feel the high-speed acceleration as you drift our sprint course with the furiously fast Agrojet. Take on the hair-raising flight as you defy gravity 9m above the ground with Freefall Xtreme. Why not let us turn your biking experience upside down in our pedal powered pods with Shweeb Racer or leave you screaming for more with the Swoop giant sky swing as you share the fear with friends or family. Lastly the ultimate and unforgettable adrenaline rush of the Vertigo drop from 43m high above ground. Where speed, adrenaline and fear collide!

The Buried Village is New Zealand's most visited archaeological site where stories of the 1886 Tarawera eruption come to life. Violent and unexpected, Tarawera's eruption was one of New Zealand's greatest natural disasters, destroying our country's very first tourist attraction- The Pink and White Terraces and burying this peaceful village of Te Wairoa. Today at the Buried Village you can experience the stories in our award winning museum, explore the Archaeological Site which once housed the people of Te Wairoa, encounter the unique insights of stories from our tour guides, and take the Waterfall Trail which showcases the stunning Te Wairoa Falls.

Looking for things to do in Rotorua? Wonderworld is a family fun attraction. Our activities are sure to provide hours of fun, like Rotorua's only 3D maze, plus brand new things to do like our colour maze, glow in the dark neon cave and gravity maze!