Rotorua NZ

Rotorua NZ Rotorua's official website: RotoruaNZ.com. Nau mai haere mai. Welcome to Rotorua. Kia Ora and welcome to Rotorua! There's heaps to see and do when you look around.

We share our city's rich Māori culture, world-class spa and wellness experiences, otherworldly geothermal landscapes, and incredible lush forests and sparkling lakes. Explore the region's 18 lakes, marvel at towering Redwood trees, discover geothermal wonders and get your adrenalin pumping with thrills and adventure. Just a two-hour hour drive from Auckland, Rotorua is easily accessible in the central North Island for a getaway.

On The Point - Lake Rotorua delivers exactly what it promises - a front-row position to sweeping lake views, surrounded ...
05/06/2026

On The Point - Lake Rotorua delivers exactly what it promises - a front-row position to sweeping lake views, surrounded by beautifully appointed spaces, exceptional dining and the kind of service that makes every stay feel effortless.

From sunrise over the water to evenings spent soaking in the tranquillity of the setting, this is luxury that feels deeply connected to its surroundings.

Save this for your next Rotorua escape ✨

Heading to a show at the Sir Howard Morrison Centre? Save this post 🎭🍴From pre-show drinks to a full dinner before curta...
04/06/2026

Heading to a show at the Sir Howard Morrison Centre? Save this post 🎭🍴

From pre-show drinks to a full dinner before curtain call, these Rotorua spots are all within easy reach of the action.

🍻 Pig & Whistle Historic Pub, Tutanekai Street
🍝 Atticus Finch Rotorua, Tutanekai Street
🍸 The Fainting Goat Gastrobar, Tutanekai Street
🍣 Yamato, pukuatua Street
🍗 Black Label Barbecue, Arawa Street
🌮 El Mexicano Zapata Restaurant, Tutanekai Street
✨ Eat Streat, Tutanekai Street

03/06/2026

What does it take to tell a story that still lives in the whenua 140 years later?

Ahead of opening night, share the thinking behind Tērā Te Auahi - a powerful production created to commemorate the 140th anniversary of the Mount Tarawera eruption.

Powerful, moving and deeply rooted in place, Tērā Te Auahi invites us to remember not only the devastation of that night, but the resilience, strength and enduring spirit that followed.

Tērā Te Auahi opens next week. Secure your tickets via link in bio 🎟️

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June is looking like a good month to gather your people and head indoors for a good show 🍿🎟From live storytelling and po...
31/05/2026

June is looking like a good month to gather your people and head indoors for a good show 🍿🎟

From live storytelling and powerful performances to adventure films and ABBA favourites, there’s plenty happening in Rotorua this month.

Swipe through to see what’s on 👉

Spend the long weekend with a little royal inspiration 🫅Rotorua has welcomed members of the Royal Family for generations...
29/05/2026

Spend the long weekend with a little royal inspiration 🫅

Rotorua has welcomed members of the Royal Family for generations, with visits often centred on the places that tell the story of our region: manaakitanga, Māori culture, geothermal landscapes, heritage and conservation.

Here’s how to follow in a few royal footsteps 👉

Before the eruption, the area around Mount Tarawera was home to thriving Māori and European communities and one of Aotea...
26/05/2026

Before the eruption, the area around Mount Tarawera was home to thriving Māori and European communities and one of Aotearoa’s most famous visitor experiences, the Pink and White Terraces.

Then, in 1886, Tarawera erupted. Villages including Te Wairoa were buried, landscapes were transformed and lives were changed forever. Survivors were supported by neighbouring Te Arawa iwi, where whakapapa and manaakitanga helped people rebuild after immense loss.

More than 140 years later, the story of Tarawera is still held in this whenua, in the geothermal landscapes that emerged and in the resilience of the people connected to this place.

A powerful way to understand this history is to visit the Buried Village of Te Wairoa, where you can walk through the excavated village and experience a virtual retelling of the night Tarawera erupted.

25/05/2026

Winter changes the way Rotorua feels ☁️

The steam hangs lower, the pace softens, and at , the season adds another layer to the experience.

Grounded in te ao Māori and inspired by the legacy of Ngāti Whakaue, Wai Ariki is more than a place to warm up. It’s an experience shaped by water, whenua and wellbeing - inviting you to slow down, reset and be fully present.

If there’s a time to experience Wai Ariki, winter might just be it 🧖‍♀️🔥

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25/05/2026

Looking for dinner in Rotorua? Start here 👉

Whether you’re after something cosy, casual, bold, a little fancy, or just somewhere that does really good food without overthinking it, these spots are worth having on your radar.

Which spot are you trying first? 👀🔥

Consider this your sign to book the cosy weekend away 🔥🪵Kokako Retreat has all the ingredients for a proper cold-weather...
22/05/2026

Consider this your sign to book the cosy weekend away 🔥🪵

Kokako Retreat has all the ingredients for a proper cold-weather escape: a fire to curl up beside, everything you need to stay in, and just enough reason to ignore the outside world for a while.

Long weekend coming up? You know what to do...

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