Rotorua is such a big tourist town and it’s easy to see why. Thermal activity is a must see and with so much of it going on throughout Rotorua, it’s hard to miss. There’s a huge array of activities and attractions for little and big kids, stunning lakes, and walks that the whole family will love.
Weather
Rotorua has an annual average of 2117 sunshine hours and an average annual rainfall of 1400mm over 118 days which is spread throughout the year, with the winter months receiving slightly more.
January and February are the driest months. The warmest month in Rotorua is February, with an average high-temperature of 22.9°C (73.2°F) and an average low-temperature of 13°C (55.4°F).
The coldest month in Rotorua is July, with an average high-temperature of 12°C (53.6°F) and an average low-temperature of 3.5°C (38.3°F). June has the most rainfall, falling for 11.2 days and accumulating 136.1mm.
Rotorua is inland and sheltered by mountains in the south and east, this means it gets less wind than many other places in New Zealand.
Go to metservice.com for a 10 day weather forecast.
Activities
There’s a huge range of fun activities in Rotorua to keep you busy for a good ling time. From the Gondola and Luge, the Agrodome, Paradise Valley Springs Wildlife Park and Canopy Tours just to name a few.
Walking tracks will take you to waterfalls, caves, to amazing views, around lakes and a favourite, through the Redwoods.
There lots of geothermal activity going on in Rotorua, a highlight to your trip and what makes Rotorua a hot spot for tourists. There are lots of places where you can go for a wonderfully relaxing dip in natual and warm creeks. Rotorua is also a great place to come to experience Maori culture.
Rotorua is surrounded by beautiful lakes to swim and walk around. Bring the boat or take a water taxi to experience it more.
Rotorua is a fantastic place to come whatever the season, there’s always something to do.
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You’ll know you’re in Rotorua when you smell something awful in the air, it’s impossible to escape. What you’re smelling is Rotorua’s thermal areas, full of geysers, hot springs and exploding mud pools. Rotorua also has a great mountain biking network with lots of biking opportunities from young to old. Rotorua will always have a soft spot in my heart.…
About | Redwood Forest The Redwood Forest in Rotorua is one of Rotorua’s must-do activities. The Redwoods is a special place. Walk through these majestic trees and you’ll know what I mean. Do the treetop walk, day or night. Or bring your walking shoes or mountain bike and get amongst it. If you haven’t been here before, you’ll most probably…
About | Kerosene Creek Go for a little wander through the native bush and you’ll come across a natural and geothermally heated stream. People swarm here to warm their bodies and their souls. Relax in a wonderfully warm stream set amongst the beautiful bush, there’s no better way to relax after taking in the sights of Rotorua. You’ll find this…
About | Waimangu Volcanic Centre Come and see the world’s youngest geothermal valley and experience volcanic craters, huge hot water springs, beautiful and colourful geothermal features, rare plant life and an array of birds. Go on a self-guided walk through this spectacular geothermal field and watch for geothermal activity. It’s mostly downhill and the scenery is diverse and awe-inspiring. Stop…
About | Hot and Cold Bathe in a geothermally heated stream and find your perfect temp. Here you’ll find where two streams meet, one cold and the other geothermally heated. Move between the two to find the right temperature for you, from a cold flowing stream to a hot and steamy one. And it does get hot! Walk under the…
About | Kuirau Park Wind your way through Kuirau Park, discovering and experiencing the steaming, bubbling and hissing geothermal action right in the heart of Rotorua. Go along a boardwalk crossing the steamy lake with steam rising and gently blowing past warming your body. There’s lots of thermal activity going on and it’s a delight to see. Being located close…
About | Secret Spot Hot Tubs Rotorua Secret Spot Hot Tubs is the place to be after a day’s adventures. And with the Whakarewarewa Forest right at its doorstep, it’s easier than ever to get out there. Bring your bike or running shoes then reward yourself with your very own tub and let your muscles relax as you take nature…
About | Skyline Rotorua Skyline Rotorua is all about having fun and you can easily fill your whole day up there. The day will speed by quickly as you enjoy the Rotorua luge and mountain bike tracks, enjoy some downtime by grabbing something to eat while taking in the views, or stroll around the area and go for a wander…