WOW! this was by far the best experience I've had in NZ. There are so many things to do in tapau,…read morebut I would recommend this as number one must do for any locals or travelers. I felt very safe and had so much fun on all the obstacles. I honestly screamed like crazy on the swing but it was so worth it and the owner was so friendly and helpful allowing me to take my time. Great experience!!!

From the owner: Rock'n Ropes caters for everyone from 5 years old and up and from adrenline junkies to those with a…read moregenuine fer of heights. Come along and have a go high wire activities and have an awesome adventure!

I did the five-hour Black Abyss tour here in February, 2025. LOVED IT. I know there is a shorter…read moreversion but there is nothing I would leave out from my experience. A good chunk of that time involved extensive suiting up, then extensive training on the abseiling gear before finally descending into that deep, dark cave. It's a little tricky, and like many of the activities that follow it can challenge your fitness a bit. You will need to do a lot of maneuvering in the water with an inner tube, some climbing up wet, rocky slopes, and a very fun zipline in the dark. But when you're finally just drifting through the caves, gazing up at that bioluminescent galaxy, it's rewarding on a level that must be experienced to be understood. Our guides were Cally and Evie, and they were exceedingly professional and knowledgeable, and their enthusiasm and charisma left a very positive impression. Super cool experience!!!

This was truly a once in a lifetime experience that I would recommend to anyone visiting New…read moreZealand. This is not just a basic rafting trip. You get to travel through caves, jump off of small waterfalls, and see the one-of-a-kind glow worms. Pippin and Lore were wonderful guides with great knowledge and comfort of the cave network. Please give this a try!

This group was super accommodating. We needed to make changes to our trip option and they were very…read morehelpful and went above and beyond to make it an easy transition. The guide was very knowledgeable and able to answer most all questions, no matter how outlandish. Would totally go on another adventure with then in a heartbeat.

To get to the thermal park you'll take a very short ferry ride across the river. From there you…read morecan enjoy a leisurely walk and enjoy some very unusual sites. You'll have to climb a number of stairs especially if you elect to go see the mud pools.

Free outdoor and natural hot springs to enjoy. Go to the Spa Thermal Park to get access to the…read moreOtumuheke thermal stream that feeds into the Waikato river. From here, you can also do an easy hike to Huka Falls (50 mins one-way) or Aratiatia Rapids (2 hrs one-way). There's a car park at the intersection of Spa Road and County Avenue, but to get closer to the thermal stream, you can continue down County Ave to the end and park at the car park inside the park. From there, you'll do a short 10 minute walk down to the thermal stream. You'll see a bridge with the main pools near the river. This is where most people will be, but if you up a little further uphill, you'll hit a second bridge where it's more private. This area is fenced off though, so it's probably not encouraged to bathe in this part of the stream, although a lot of people still do. The water is pretty hot, so make sure to bring a towel, water to stay hydrated, and a change of clothes for afterwards. Note that there are toilets at the car park, but no changing facilities near the thermal stream itself. Even if you aren't interested in visiting the thermal stream, Spa Thermal Park is well worth a visit to see the stunning scenery of being high up a hill looking down on a large, curved river.

Tons of people, but don't let that discourage you! It's a must-visit free natural hot stream with a…read morebeautiful view/swim of the river. The park's been beautifully designed for enjoying the stream, which is a nice hot 38-39C right under the bridge, and pools down to cooler temperatures further down. It's a great place to relax in a natural setting and meet some people!

This place is great! Hammocks in the courtyard, rock climbing wall, cozy and clean dorms... free…read morecoffee and tea is a plus! The staff have been awesome & friendly and the place is pretty quiet as I'm sure most folks here are pretty tired out from hiking Tongariro. Movies to watch in the lounge and a decent kitchen area with a dining space. Clean bathrooms too. Def would come back.

This is a great place to hike with trails of all types and levels. We parked at the main…read moreinformation center where the elevated Redwoods walk is located and hiked the Pohaturoa Track which initially runs through the redwoods, then along Tarawera road for a short distance then steadily goes up to viewpoints of the City and also Te Puia Dan the Pōhutu Geyser basin with lake views. We added on the joint use mountain bike track Mud pool loop which had one active mud pool. Loved that the plant life was so diverse with many different pine, fur and even eucalyptus which smelled wonderful.

Beautiful forest! The questions you need to answer is whether to visit during the day or at night?…read more And if you visit as night, do you do the (expensive) tree walk? I would highly recommend visiting at night. It is truly special. I can't speak to walking through the trees at night on the ground, as we paid the US$20 to walk through the tree tops. The view at night is like fairy lights; easy to imagine this as the setting for every elf story I have ever read.  BF liked the engineering aspects; it is cool how the tree walk has been hung without damage or drilling into the trees. Would definitely recommend this as an unusual way to spend an evening.

We were looking for an easy and inexpensive way to enjoy Rotorua's geothermal activity and this…read moreplace popped up in our search. We were so happy we stopped by for a brief viewing because it's a nice little walk along the lake and was another fantastic and free NZ tourist spot. There are several places to park along the road and then you can walk along the lake and enjoy the geothermal steam, little bubbling holes, and the fantastic aromas! Be warned if you are particularly sensitive to sulfur and eggy smells you may want to skip the geothermal adventures in NZ. The steam rises from the scenic lake and beautiful birds are positioned everywhere you look. There is one spot along the road with little rocky craters with bubbling water and a touch of the beautiful colors that is classic to geothermal Rotorua attractions. It's a great stopping point and doesn't take too long to enjoy and snap a few photos before you continue on your way.

It's a good spot for some striking photos in various directions. There's water and spits of land…read moreand city skyline and various fairly photogenic birds around. The black swans with red bills are great. You drive all the way through the garden to the end of the road to get here, and there's a parking lot with plenty of parking (unlike the rest of the park, at least when we were there--we actually ended up at the point as we looked for parking to crack out the gardens but couldn't find any). Itdoesn't smell any more sulphury than anywhere else, and less than in some places in the region. There's not anything to do other than take pictures, including hiking or even much walking, so it's more of a place to drive out to, hop out of the car, and hang out for 15 minutes or so. But the views are nice so it's not a bad place to do that.

Welcome to Serenity only elevated. The Redwood Treewalk in Rotorua is a perfect way to connect with…read morenature. We walked the tree walk amongst the Californian Redwoods. Suspended high above the forest floor, the walk takes you across a series of swing bridges and platforms. So fun. Adventurous and relaxing all at the same time.

Fun! Note that this experience is separate from, but within, the free park, known as Whakarewarewa…read moreForest, which has a separate Yelp page. The paid activities here involve networks of rope bridges at multiple levels. The lower section is for pleasant strolling about ten meters above the ground. It is suitable for anyone who can walk, and is a cool way to enjoy the out-of-place beauty of a redwood forest in New Zealand. They offer a nighttime version with some illuminated art to make it worth your while to experience it without the benefit of sunlight. The problem is that it is really, really popular! I had a fast-pass as part of a bigger package, and i wouldn't have wanted to wait on the long line. Having such crowds affects the experience, especially considering you are responsible to limit the number of people on a bridge at any given time, but you can't tell how many are there because it's too dark! The more interesting offering is the higher-up trek, known appropriately as Redwoods Altitude. You have to get harnessed up and led through by experienced guides. It's 30+ meters high. There are increasingly wobbly bridges, a few SUPER fun ziplines, and an optional step-off-the-edge bungee finale. It's not for people with heights issues, but I really enjoyed it. Our guides were Elena and Chloe, and we loved them and felt very safe with them. I would do this again.