The 10 Best Nature & Wildlife Tours in Rotorua, North Island

October 22, 2021 Cedrick Jardin

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.
Restaurants in Rotorua

1. Walking Legends

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5.0 based on 183 reviews

Walking Legends

Hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, Lake Waikaremoana, Great Barrier Island & Coromandel Peninsula. Walking Legends provide all-inclusive guided walk packages on the North Island's Great Walks. Small groups led by an experienced, friendly guide. Includes boutique accommodation, transport from Rotorua, hiking equipment, and great NZ-style meals and wine. Our guided hiking tours make it easy and rewarding to experience some of New Zealand's best walks, and to explore the remote and dramatic wilderness areas of the North Island.

2. Katoa Lake Rotorua

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Katoa Lake Rotorua

If ever a tourism operator lived up to its catch-cry of speed, spins and adrenaline, it’s Katoa Lake Rotorua. You only have to look at the smiling faces of passengers when they get off the big yellow boat to know they’ve had an awesome experience. With a wide range of exhilarating and inspiring activities to choose. Our trips range from 30 minutes of speed spins & adrenaline to 2 1/2 hours. Combined jet boating with the Lake Rotoiti Hot pools. This is only accessible by boat. No roads here.Or try our new product combining jet boat with landing on the Sacred Island Mokoia for a guided tour. We are the only company permitted to land on Mokoia Island. Learn of the famous love story of Hinemoa & Tutanekai and see the endangered birds.

3. Elite Adventures Rotorua Tours

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Elite Adventures Rotorua Tours

Elite Adventures is an award winning tour company providing scheduled and private half-day and full day tours of Rotorua. We also organise custom-made private and group tours and shore excursions to Rotorua from Tauranga port. Tell us where your interest lies and we can create the tour you desire. Why choose us? We offer tours through many of Rotorua's attractions that do not offer guided tours. Our guides are locals and are fun, friendly and informative! We keep our tour groups small and personalised.

4. Grumpy's Transfers & Tours

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5.0 based on 96 reviews

Grumpy's Transfers & Tours

Grumpy's Transfers & Tours offers good old fashioned SERVICE WITH A SMILE. Discover the Grumpy's Experience and enjoy our Mini Tours which include transport and attractions, join us on a guided tour to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland and other geothermal wonders on our 'Hot as' tours. Get around easily within Rotorua with Grumpy's All Day or 48h pass. Grumpy's will get you where you need to be - with quotes to anywhere, from anywhere!

5. Foris Eco-Tours

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Foris Eco-Tours

Explore NZ's finest forest with us! We offer fun, educational nature experiences involving; - a full day hike in the world famous Whirinaki Forest or - fantastic bird watching adventures. Experience nature at its best with NZ's most expert natural history guides.

6. Horse Trekking Lake Okareka

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Horse Trekking Lake Okareka

At Horse Trekking Lake Okareka you can explore 1500 acres of rolling sheep and cattle producing farmland on horseback. You will go on a guided trek through 500 acres of native bush between the volcanic Lake Okareka, Lake Tarawera and the famous Blue and Green Lakes. We have horses to suit all abilities. This is a horse rider’s paradise with stunning panoramic views. We cater for small groups of 1 – 12 people providing you with an exclusive riding experience.

7. Nature Connections

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5.0 based on 74 reviews

Nature Connections

Based in Rotorua New Zealand, Nature Connections offers guided tours that includes the regions spectacular geothermal activity, stunning volcanic landscapes, scenic lakes, ancient rainforests and NZ native bird-life.

8. Rotorua Canopy Tours

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Rotorua Canopy Tours

Opened in August 2012. Explore the ancient forest of the Mamaku Plateau 10 minutes from Rotorua on New Zealand's only native forest zipline canopy tours. In small groups of up to ten people you will be accompanied by two highly trained guides who will teach you about the rare New Zealand flora and fauna and the conservation efforts to protect them. Every plant and tree species you see, you will not see in any other country on earth!! There are two unique eco-tour experiences to choose from - the award winning 3 hour Original Canopy Tour built and opened in 2012 includes tree platforms up to 22 metres above the forest floor, 6 ziplines and 2 tree to tree swing bridges. The 3.5 hour Ultimate Canopy Tour is even longer, faster and more spectacular featuring a suspended cliff walkway, 1.2km of ziplines (the longest is 400m!), swing bridges, a controlled descent and an incredible spiral staircase.

9. Real Rotorua

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5.0 based on 415 reviews

Real Rotorua

Real Rotorua offers guided sight-seeing tours of the Rotorua area. Avoid crowds and get off the beaten track with one of our carefully tailored itineraries. ours small group sizes, relaxed atmosphere and friendly driver-guides provide the perfect way to explore some of the stunning locations that locals know and love.

10. JTR Tours

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Thermal & Cultural tours, Woodlands Garden Tours, Golf Tours and shuttle service.

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