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Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
Rotorua

Take a trip through Middle-earth with a guided tour of the Hobbit movie set. See Hobbit holes, the Green Dragon Inn & more. Tours depart Rotorua daily

Skyline Rotorua
Rotorua

Set high on the side of Mt Ngongotaha with views of Rotorua city & the lake its the ideal venue for a day of family fun or a romantic evening for two.

Velocity Valley Activity Combos
Rotorua

Velocity Valley is home to exciting, challenging & heart stopping adventure activities. Agrojet, Bungy, Shweeb, Swoop, & Freefall Xtreme.

Zorb - Downhill Ball Rolling
Rotorua

Zorbing or Globe Riding is a New Zealand invention that involves rolling down hill in a large inflatable globe!

Geothermal Mud Spa - Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve
Rotorua

The unique geothermal muds and waters of Rotorua are renown for their curative and invigorating properties & this is particularly so at Hell's Gate.

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Keep things steamy in Rotorua this Valentine’s weekend

Looking for the ultimate Valentine’s Day escape? Rotorua is calling, and it’s got everything you need for a steamy weekend of romance and relaxation with a touch of adventure.

 
Think hot pools, indulgent wellness treatments, jaw-dropping geothermal wonders, and cosy spots to dine and stay. So, pack your bags, grab your special someone, and get ready for an unforgettable weekend in Rotorua. 
 

Soak in the romance 


Start your weekend with a dip in one or more of Rotorua’s world-famous hot pools. Waikite Valley Hotpools (pictured at top) offers private hot tubs overlooking lush, native bush in a rural location, perfect for some peaceful time together. Or head to Secret Spot Hot Tubs (above) where the two of you can soak in your own cedar tub and sip craft drinks while being surrounded by a magical forest. Bliss. 
 
Take a stroll through Kuirau Park(it’s free to vi
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Two-day itinerary for adventure-loving couples

If you and your favourite person love adrenaline-inducing activities, Rotorua is the perfect destination.


There are so many activities to choose from, so we thought we’d create a two-day itinerary to show you how to cram in as much fun as possible.
 

Day 1

Start the morning with a coffee in one hand (a few of our faves are Revolver Coffee Roasters, Arts Village Café, and Scope Rotorua), your bestie’s hand in the other, and take him or her out to Adventure Playgroundto select your weapon of choice and see who’s the best shot at clay bird shooting. Or get down and dirty with a self-drive 4X4 tour, or a guided 4WD buggy tour.
 
Grab lunch at the chic and flavour-filled Terrace Kitchen near the lakefront before you head off for a luxurious soak in hot pools. While hot-pooling in itself might not sound very action-packed, you can choose from a few transport options to up the excitement factor as getting to