4 days in Rotorua Itinerary

Surrounded by lakes and featuring impressive areas of geothermal landscape, the city of Rotorua offers an otherwordly landscape and a welcoming, peaceful environment, with the culture of the native Maori people very much in the foreground.

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Happy Ewe Cycle Tours. Kids will enjoy Huka Prawn Park and Rainbow Springs Nature Park. Venture out of the city with trips to Taupo (Adrenaline & Extreme Tours, Huka Falls Walkway, & more) and Waitomo Glowworm Caves (in Waitomo Caves). Next up on the itinerary: witness a stunning natural landmark at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, don't miss a visit to Te Puia, and do a tasting at Volcanic Hills Winery.

To find where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Rotorua visit planner.

If you are flying in from Singapore, the closest major airports are Auckland International Airport and Hamilton International Airport. December in Rotorua sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.