Top Things to do in Rotorua District
What to do and see in Rotorua District, North Island: The Best Hiking Trails
Discover the best top things to do in Rotorua District, New Zealand including Clearwater Cruises, Kaharoa Kokako Track, Lake Okareka Walkway, Blue Lake Track, Okere Falls Track, Tarawera Trail, Tikitapu Nature Walk, Rotorua Trails Trust.
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1. Clearwater Cruises
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Clearwater Cruises offers Skippered and Self Drive scenic Charters on the crystal clear waters of Lake Tarawera, Rotorua. Group size 1 to 50. Trout fishing, jet ski, kayaks, on board dining, Hot Water Beach picnics and bathing, parties and functions, water taxi. Enjoy the majestic backdrop of Mt Tarawera and bushy shorelines. Narated history of volcanic eruption and Pink and White terraces.
2. Kaharoa Kokako Track
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
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3. Lake Okareka Walkway
Overall Ratings
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.
4. Blue Lake Track
Overall Ratings
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.
5. Okere Falls Track
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 167 reviews
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Reviewed By RachaelR17 - Wellington, New Zealand
A great little walk through beautiful forest. The main walk to Okere falls is about 15 mins and if you're lucky you'll spot kayakers or white water rafters coming down the famous waterfall. Further on up another 20 minutes or so is the end of the track, so you could do a return walk in just under an hour. Terrain is really flat so a nice easy stroll to stretch your legs.
6. Tarawera Trail
Overall Ratings
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.
7. Tikitapu Nature Walk
Overall Ratings
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.
8. 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.
