If you've never been through a cornfield maze, don't miss this chance. This attraction actually…read moremakes for a calm alternative to the rest of "RotoVegas", so head this way if your kids are overly wound up from luging and zorbing. The place claims that they have a petting zoo, though it's only a few rabbits that they take out of hutches on request. Still, it's a solid option if you find yourself with a few spare hours on a nice day.

This is a unique experience and glad we stayed an extra day to experience the Redwood Forest and…read morethe Glow worms.

The Redwoods are so beautiful! Seeing the lights at night during our anniversary and our first day…read morein Rotorua was special. It is such a peaceful walk and must-do place. Getting to see the glow worm caves was a bonus! Cobb was hilarious and gave a great tour. 13/04/2026

I was not expecting this but what a thrill. The Luge Rotorua is an adrenaline-packed adventure that…read morehad me grinning from ear to ear and chuckling at every turn. I was 12 again. The tracks twist and turn and snake down the mountainside, it's like a rollercoaster you control yourself. If you're an adrenaline junkie, which I happen to be, this is for you.

Great park in the heart of the city with a huge playground for children and lots of room to run…read morearound. Big, beautiful trees, the lake nearby, and space for families to relax. Highly recommend.

I came here for the first time last week while I was travelling with my family. I feel like ever…read moresince we had children, our vacations seem to take us from playground to playground around the world. Who needs art museums and architechure or restaurants or bars when you can have slides and swings and splash fountains? This one was pretty good. My 3-year-old ran around here for over an hour without getting bored. In addition to the great playground structures, the area sits alongside the railroad tracks and this was a great thing for all the kids present. Every time a train went by they all dropped what they were doing, rushed over the fence, commented on the train (it's length, it's noise, etc, etc.) in a way that kids do so well and adorably. It was good fun for all of us. It was too cold for him to run through the splash fountain, but if we are back this way in warmer weather I'm sure it will be a big hit.

We were there during quiet season and you could tell. The bar was barely open and I don't think…read morethere was anyone around to serve us breakfast. I'm sure it would be better outside of winter, as the facilities looked good and the rooms were great. I even saw my first wall-mounted radiator in all of New Zealand there! A short hike from town (maybe 10 mins), but aside from the pervading eggy smell that the town's famous for, it was a pleasant stroll.

If you love kiwi birds and want a guaranteed opportunity to see them in person, then this tour is…read morefor you. We did the Behind the Scenes Exclusive tour, which is more expensive than the regular tour they offer. However, all the money goes towards this organization's kiwi conservation efforts, and we were allowed to see one of the kiwis up close and personal while they got weighed, as well as take photos and videos of this kiwi. Throughout this guided tour, we saw six kiwis total (five babies and one adult), and a kiwi egg. We were able to see a couple kiwis in the nocturnal house, as well as in an incubation room. The guide and worker we interacted with were very knowledgeable and friendly, and we learned various facts about the kiwi. Come visit this place and support the kiwis!

This tour in Rotorua delivers on its promises. During the short, 45-minute tour you will get to see…read morea kiwi! As long as you accept you're paying for exactly that, you won't be disappointed. The National Kiwi Hatchery is a New Zealand government effort to restore the wild kiwi population. The tour begins with a guided walk through their kiwi exhibit. We were lucky enough that the usual designated tour guide(s) were unavailable, so were led through the place by one of their actual kiwi veterinarians. We learned about the type of kiwis, and where and how they live. Then you go through the hatchery sections, starting with an egg room. It is here that you learn how they do what they do. You'd think, like I did, that they actually breed kiwis here. Apparently, that's not usually the case. What they actually do is monitor wild kiwi populations in nearby forests, and when they know a kiwi has produced an egg, they go in and steal it from the birds and bring it here to incubate. To me, that seems a little cruel. I'm not trying to start anything by pointing this out, I just thought it should be mentioned. The result ensures the kiwi's survival in the most vulnerable part of its life, when it leaves the nest just a few days after birth. While we were there, a kiwi egg was in the process of hatching, which was cool to see! You then get to see the room where they keep the baby kiwis, and they arrange for one of the staff to bring out a baby kiwi, measure it, and allow the tour to see it -- all behind glass of course. This is a cool moment, and the baby kiwi is very cute. The tour ends after you pass through the dark kiwi habitat, where you can see any kiwis that will soon be re-released to the wild. During our tour, there was only one in the habitat, so it was difficult to see with a dozen people huddled around one small section of window. If you're interested in kiwis and kiwi conservation this is a worth stop. If not, meh?

This is an animal sanctuary/petting zoo. It is a small but awesome place. The main attraction is…read morethe daily lion feeding. Their goal is to promote healthy mating, a safe and secure place from poachers, and to educate people about the endangered species. After you see the lions being fed, you can walk the grounds as long as you like. You can purchase food to feed a lot of the animals. They have goats, pigs, sheep, deer, ducks, wallabies and the Ngongotaha valley stream runs right through and you can see trout happily swimming the waters. They have some beautiful birds that just love their caretakers. It's a beautiful place. Feeding the animals was fun and they let you pet them and to just touch some of the deer antlers and goat antlers was a first for me. The animals are used to humans but will push each other out of the way to get to you if you have food! They have lots of room to roam and their caretakers truly love these animals. A must see if you are in the Ngongotaha Valley area.