Top Rotorua Outdoor Activities

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No problem. These Rotorua Outdoor Activities include Hotel Pickup: Rotorua White Water Rafting | Kaitiaki Adventures + Transport Rotorua Hiking: Mt Tarawera Guided Volcanic Crater Experience Explore The Lakes Tour Taupo Day Trip with Orakei Korako or Waiotapu from Rotorua One Day Birding Adventure View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

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Private Waimangu Steaming Cliffs Kayak Tour

Lake Rotomahana is believed to be where the famous Pink and White terraces are buried and Waimangu Volcanic Valley is home to the world's youngest …More

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Private Waimangu Steaming Cliffs Kayak Tour

Lake Rotomahana is believed to be where the famous Pink and White terraces are buried and Waimangu Volcanic Valley is home to the world's youngest...

5 hours Free Cancellation

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Full Waimangu Experience - Walk & Cruise

Explore the geothermal valley in its entirety with the full Waimangu Experience. Discover New Zealand’s geothermal landscapes at your own pace on this independent Waimangu …More

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Full Waimangu Experience - Walk & Cruise

Explore the geothermal valley in its entirety with the full Waimangu Experience. Discover New Zealand’s geothermal landscapes at your own pace on this independent Waimangu...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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Taupo Day Trip with Orakei Korako or Waiotapu from Rotorua

Choose between Waiotapu or Oarakei Korako geothermal areas for your first stop on this 7-hour day trip. Then see Huka Falls, Lake Taupo and the …More

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Taupo Day Trip with Orakei Korako or Waiotapu from Rotorua

Choose between Waiotapu or Oarakei Korako geothermal areas for your first stop on this 7-hour day trip. Then see Huka Falls, Lake Taupo and the...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Hike New Zealand's finest forest - Whirinaki forest

Let our guides show you hiking at its best and experience one of New Zealand's best one day walks. Whirinaki forest is an icon of …More

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Hike New Zealand's finest forest - Whirinaki forest

Let our guides show you hiking at its best and experience one of New Zealand's best one day walks. Whirinaki forest is an icon of...

7 hours Free Cancellation

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Mount Tarawera Volcanic Adventure by Helicopter

By Helicopter , combine the thrill of landing on Mount Tarawera (for an approximate 20 minute guided walk with your pilot) with a flight that …More

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Mount Tarawera Volcanic Adventure by Helicopter

By Helicopter , combine the thrill of landing on Mount Tarawera (for an approximate 20 minute guided walk with your pilot) with a flight that...

1 hour Free Cancellation

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Rugged and remote, the trail is full of unknowns with plenty of thrills along the way. With instruction from a professional guide, you can tackle …More

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Freak of Nature at Off Road NZ

Rugged and remote, the trail is full of unknowns with plenty of thrills along the way. With instruction from a professional guide, you can tackle...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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15-Minute Crater Lakes Flight by Floatplane from Rotorua

Join us to view Rotorua beyond the crater rim. Enjoy spectacular views of our hidden lakes district, distant volcanoes and local geothermal activity in this …More

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15-Minute Crater Lakes Flight by Floatplane from Rotorua

Join us to view Rotorua beyond the crater rim. Enjoy spectacular views of our hidden lakes district, distant volcanoes and local geothermal activity in this...

15 minutes Free Cancellation

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Whirinaki Forest Footsteps: Māori Guided Tour, Picnic & Transfer

An unforgettable adventure from start to finish! This guided Māori cultural walking tour through a stunning Jurassic podocarp rainforest was truly one-of-a-kind. The journey began …More

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Whirinaki Forest Footsteps: Māori Guided Tour, Picnic & Transfer

An unforgettable adventure from start to finish! This guided Māori cultural walking tour through a stunning Jurassic podocarp rainforest was truly one-of-a-kind. The journey began...

7 hours Free Cancellation

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Mount Tarawera/Orakei Korako "Thermal Explorer" Dual Landing

Combine the thrill of landing on Mount Tarawera with a flight that includes spectacular aerial views of our stunning crater lakes, the renowned Tarawera Falls …More

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Mount Tarawera/Orakei Korako "Thermal Explorer" Dual Landing

Combine the thrill of landing on Mount Tarawera with a flight that includes spectacular aerial views of our stunning crater lakes, the renowned Tarawera Falls...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Mount Tarawera Orakei Korako Thermal Explorer

By Floatplane, from above Mount Tarawera impressive views include vast volcanic rifts, distant national parks and our treasured lakes. Flying south we gain an appreciation …More

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Mount Tarawera Orakei Korako Thermal Explorer

By Floatplane, from above Mount Tarawera impressive views include vast volcanic rifts, distant national parks and our treasured lakes. Flying south we gain an appreciation...

2 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation

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As passionate conservationists we'll take you out of our way to discover birds you have never seen. A full day birding adventure checking out a …More

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One Day Birding Adventure

As passionate conservationists we'll take you out of our way to discover birds you have never seen. A full day birding adventure checking out a...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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White Island & Mount Tarawera Floatplane Adventure

Fly over New Zealand’s only permanently active offshore volcano, White Island and enjoy amazing aerial views of the island's crater lake and ever-changing volcanic activity. …More

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White Island & Mount Tarawera Floatplane Adventure

Fly over New Zealand’s only permanently active offshore volcano, White Island and enjoy amazing aerial views of the island's crater lake and ever-changing volcanic activity....

1 hour 25 minutes Free Cancellation

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Raceline Karting is NZ’s premier karting adventure it is New Zealand's newest and longest state of the art outdoor KartSport circuit.Situated at the Rotorua International …More

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Raceline Karting at Off Road NZ

Raceline Karting is NZ’s premier karting adventure it is New Zealand's newest and longest state of the art outdoor KartSport circuit.Situated at the Rotorua International...

10 minutes Free Cancellation

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Jetski Lake Rotoiti geothermal basin fast.

Explore geothermal lakes, hidden bays, and hot pools that can only be reached by water. These places hold cultural significance Ngāti Pikiao, and are rarely …More

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Jetski Lake Rotoiti geothermal basin fast.

Explore geothermal lakes, hidden bays, and hot pools that can only be reached by water. These places hold cultural significance Ngāti Pikiao, and are rarely...

30 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation

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Rotorua to Auckland 1-Way Transfer Via Taupo and Hamilton Gardens

This one-way small group tour from Rotorua to Auckland is a journey through New Zealand's stunning landscapes and geothermal wonders. Witness the Lady Knox Geyser …More

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Rotorua to Auckland 1-Way Transfer Via Taupo and Hamilton Gardens

This one-way small group tour from Rotorua to Auckland is a journey through New Zealand's stunning landscapes and geothermal wonders. Witness the Lady Knox Geyser...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Raceline Karting is NZ’s premier karting adventure it is New Zealand's newest and longest state of the art outdoor KartSport circuit.Situated at the Rotorua International …More

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The Adrenaline Overdose at Off Road NZ

Raceline Karting is NZ’s premier karting adventure it is New Zealand's newest and longest state of the art outdoor KartSport circuit.Situated at the Rotorua International...

1 hour Free Cancellation

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Helicopter White Island / Mount Tarawera 'Volcanic Extremes'

Experience “Volcanic Extremes” flying over the active crater of “Whakaari” White Island before landing on the now dormant but extremely spectacular summit of Mount Tarawera. …More

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Helicopter White Island / Mount Tarawera 'Volcanic Extremes'

Experience “Volcanic Extremes” flying over the active crater of “Whakaari” White Island before landing on the now dormant but extremely spectacular summit of Mount Tarawera....

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation

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Rugged and remote, the trail is full of unknowns with plenty of thrills along the way. With instruction from a professional guide, you can tackle …More

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Drivers Obsession at Off Road NZ

Rugged and remote, the trail is full of unknowns with plenty of thrills along the way. With instruction from a professional guide, you can tackle...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation

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Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

Setting out from Rotorua, your Hobbiton Movie Set Tour starts with a scenic drive across to Matamata where your local driver guide will provide informative …More

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Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

Setting out from Rotorua, your Hobbiton Movie Set Tour starts with a scenic drive across to Matamata where your local driver guide will provide informative...

7 hours Free Cancellation

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Take a guided or self-guided tour of New Zealand’s most active geothermal reserve, walking amongst erupting waters, an active mud volcano and land coral. Experience …More

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Hell's Gate Geothermal Walk

Take a guided or self-guided tour of New Zealand’s most active geothermal reserve, walking amongst erupting waters, an active mud volcano and land coral. Experience...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation

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