Location: Rotorua
Top Things to do in Rotorua
6 Hiking Trails in Rotorua That You Shouldn't Miss
Bubbling mineral springs and pools promise maximum relaxation in Rotorua, on New Zealand's North Island. Therapeutic hot mud pools, dramatic geysers and a buried village are within easy reach of the city. What happens in the bubbling mud geysers of "Rotovegas"—the area at the top of Fenton Street—stays in Rotovegas. Once you've made the most of the mud, soar nearly 2,000 feet on the Skyline Gondola for views of Lake Rotorua, then zip back down to explore the lake by paddle steamer, fishing charter or WWII amphibious vehicle.
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1. Kaharoa Kokako Track
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
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2. Lake Okareka Walkway
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4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By ERDFirefighter - Edmonton, Canada
We stopped here for a picnic and ended up staying longer then we expected because it was so peaceful. The hike is very easy going from one beach to another. Both beaches are wonderful to swim at and have a picnic. The lake is a short drive from Rorotura. Go.
3. Blue Lake Track
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4.5 based on 652 reviews
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Reviewed By jofergus - Napier, New Zealand
This is a great walk for all walking levels, the bush is picturesque, the lake was calm and glassy, the birdlife was plentiful, they sung all the way round. Beautiful part of the country.
4. Tarawera Trail
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4.5 based on 26 reviews
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Reviewed By JimmyPops
This is a must do and I wonder why we didn't do it sooner. A great little boat ride followed by a short dip in hot pools and a varied walk and a swim - excellent day out. God to do in either direction.
5. Tikitapu Nature Walk
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
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Reviewed By 993anitat - Forster, Australia
We were visiting a friend in Rotorua and she took us out to Lake Tikitapu and suggested we do the walk around the lake. The walk took us a bit less than an hour and goes around Lake Tikitapu through wonderful native forest. There are quite a number of information boards along the way giving you information about the area. Lots of the trees have also have id panels which is great.
6. Rotorua Trails Trust
The Rotorua Trails Trust is a not-for-profit that builds, rebuilds and maintains the free trails in the Whakarewarewa Forest and Rotorua area. This covers mountain bike trails, walking tracks and equestrian trails. We are a charity so work on donations and grants to complete this work.
