Free Day in Rotorua
Rotorua, New Zealand
About This Activity
A free day to soak in Rotorua's geothermal pools, explore the lakefront, or visit Māori cultural sites at your own pace
See This in an Itinerary
This activity appears in 28 of our curated itineraries.
Best 5 Days in New Zealand — Without Nature
Auckland → Wellington → Rotorua → Christchurch
Best 5 Days in New Zealand — Without Wellness & Spas
Auckland → Wellington → Rotorua → Christchurch
Best 7 Days in New Zealand — from Rotorua
Rotorua → Auckland → Wellington → Christchurch
Best 7 Days in New Zealand — Without Nature
Auckland → Wellington → Rotorua → Christchurch
Best 7 Days in New Zealand — Based in Rotorua
Auckland → Wellington → Rotorua → Christchurch
Best 10 Days in New Zealand — Relaxed Pace
Auckland → Wellington → Rotorua
More Activities in Rotorua
Polynesian Spa Rotorua
Soak in New Zealand's most famous geothermal spa — alkaline and acidic hot pools on the shores of Lake Rotorua
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
Walk through neon-coloured geothermal craters — Champagne Pool, Lady Knox Geyser (10:15am daily), and vivid silica terraces
Te Puia Māori Cultural Centre & Pōhutu Geyser
Watch Pōhutu Geyser erupt every 20–40 minutes and tour living Māori carving and weaving schools in the Whakarewarewa valley
Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve & Mud Spa
Soak in volcanic mud baths and sulphur pools at the southern hemisphere's only thermal waterfall — used by Māori for centuries
Rotorua Lakefront & Government Gardens Walk
Free walk along Lake Rotorua's steaming geothermal shore past the Tudor Bath House and rose beds of the Government Gardens