I first heard of Agroventures from Michelle Phan. (the YouTube Make-up Queen) I knew it was going…read moreto be cool so I was super excited when we spent a few hours at Agroventures. New Zealand is the land for adrenaline pumping adventures. Agroventures doesn't disappoint. They have 5 different activities, The Agrojet, (a raceboat that goes super fast) Freefall Extreme, (feels like you're falling through the sky) Swoop, (super swing) Shweeb, (race around a track in a pedal operated pod) and Rotorua Bungy. (Bungee jump) I went with a large group of mostly boys. They offer group discounts and combos if you buy 1 or 5 activities. Most of us did the Shweeb, though some did the other crazy activities. The Shweeb is unique and the only one in the world as of now. You are placed into this pod-like contraption and race your opponent by pedaling the pod to race around a track. It's not as easy as it looks or sounds! I don't have the speed or stamina like teenage boys! I had a great time at Agroventures and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an adrenaline rush!

A blend of outdoor fish ponds, huge and beautiful rainforest trees that go up for miles and so much…read morelush vegetation. Part of a tour stop, it's a nice place for an hour of peace and reflection. Take some time to take a turn. Never know what kind of fishes you will discover. I watched a duck dive in for some small bites at the bottom of the water during my watch.

As a vegan (which is about animal rights and environment as much as it is about food), I have mixed…read morefeelings about animals in captivity. However, and despite being a commercial run entity, Rainbow Springs does an excellent job of presenting native flaura and fauna, and there are no large animals in captivity (which NZ hasn't had native versions for hundreds of years). We went here just after opening, and it was pretty quiet - just a few people in the park and a few tour groups. We got to walk around the plants and see much of the park before joining the Kiwi encounter - a must see if you care at all about NZ wildlife - and since there were only 6 of us on that tour, it was pretty good - and we got to see junenvile kiwis with their raising program. We did also the water ride, and although fun, I really felt like it could have done a better job of presenting NZ's prehistory, since that is a pretty interesting topic by itself, but it was still fun. We rushed off early morning to see the show at the Agrodome, not having seen everything, but being able to come back until 10pm. When we did come back around 7pm, the place was strangely deserted - it turned out we were the only visitors in the park, and had the run of much of (some of it's closed after dark) for ourselves for the best part of an hour! So we got to revisit some parts we'd skipped, and went on the playground and the flying fox (zip line) all by ourselves. Who else has been to a theme park all alone? All in all, an essential park of the Rotorua experience. Hardly a comprehensive look at NZ's ecology, but interesting neverthless.

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.

Great campsite, with very helpfula and friendly staff. Good facilites, busy site with large…read morekitchens, laundry, pool and all facilites you need, close to Rotorua.

From the owner: Only eight minutes from town, without the sulphur smells and close to Lake Rotorua, All Seasons…read moreHoliday Park is an ideal base for your visit to Rotorua's many cultural, natural and adventure attractions. With our indoor heated pool and spa complex we have you covered for all year round swimming. We have a variety of self catering accommodation choices; o Fully-equipped park motels with kitchens & ensuite bathrooms o Family tourist flats & studios o Standard cabins o 50 bed lodge for family, school & sports groups o Powered & unpowered camp sites for tents, caravans or motor homes. Camp facilities include; Modern kitchen with fridges, freezer, ovens and seating for 50 with large screen TV. Free use of Showers Laundry with coin operated washers/dryers, free use of irons/ironing boards Free use of Camp Barbecues and picnic tables TV room (can be used as a meeting room) Free enclosed heated pool with toddler pool attached Internet kiosk (includes Skype) and Wifi internet access throughout the park (prepaid) Grass tennis court, private spa pool, trampoline and children's playground Campervan waste station Fish cleaning area Bikes and kayaks for hire As the closest accommodation to Rotorua airport, we are often used for the first and last night stays. Stay any one night before or after you fly from the Rotorua Airport and we will not only store your car FREE of charge, but we will also drop you off and/or pick you up FREE of charge!

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.

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.

I've been here a number of times with my 3-year-old and he never tires of this playground (and we…read morenever tire of him tiring himself out at this playground). If you are in Tauranga or The Mount area, this is a great place to bring the little ones for a run around. You can also walk over the beach or around Mount Drury if you're done at the playground. It's also within walking distance of a number of shops and cafes along the beach and in the central part of the area. I'd say this playground is more for the 2-3 years-old and up sort of kid age range. There aren't too many options for the real little ones, but there is lots of open space nearby for them to toddle around or for you to kick a soccer ball, throw a rugby ball or Frisbee around. I'm also happy with the fact that there are a fair number of benches available and public toilets right there at the playground. All in all, we've been a number of times and we'll be back plenty more times in the future.

Hell's Gate was such a unique and relaxing experience--definitely a highlight of our time in…read moreRotorua. The geothermal spas were incredibly soothing, and the mud was surprisingly fun. My skin felt so soft afterward. After soaking, we took the walk through the geothermal reserve, which was a great way to round out the visit. It was really cool to see the bubbling mud pools, steaming vents, and all the raw, natural energy of the landscape up close. Highly recommend if you're looking for something that's both relaxing and one-of-a-kind. Where else can you soak in mud and then stroll through what feels like another planet?

An incredible wonder. If you're into geology this place is a honey hole for us rock nerds. Wear…read moresomething you don't want to keep because the sulfer smell will never come out. Do the mud bath. Take the long trail. Enjoy every second.

Beautiful relaxing spa, we had one of the private hot spring pools and it did not disappoint. The…read moreviews were spectacular and you have your own shower and it's also very private. We indulged in some massages and they were also amazing. Our visit included a fresh squeezed juice of your choice and that was delicious and refreshing. Overall a great experience.

I thoroughly enjoyed the lakefront pools. Each one was a different temperature and composition. I…read moresoaked in all of them. I had a wonderful 45 minute massage that was so relaxing. I highly recommend this spa when in Rotorua.

Comfortable room. Good size with nice large bed, good pillows and blankets. Bathrobes provided…read morewhich is a nice touch. Two comfortable chairs in the room and balcony looking into park across the street. We arrived late and they had turned on the heater so room was cosy. Bathroom a bit weird - large deep spa pool - but shower is over it so have to be agile to climb up into and out of it.

Great experience. This hotel/motel provided an excellent center point for our North Island…read moreadventures. Centrally located Easy to find Super friendly staff willing to answer any and all questions. Exceptional room quality with endless hot water ( thank you hot springs ). The bed was magnificently cozy. Parking was a non-issue and close to the room (free too). What else to say .... STAY HERE !!!