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Discover Rotorua – The Ultimate Destination for all Travellers

Rotorua is blessed with the lot, from geothermal landscapes to endless adventure activities, making it the perfect destination for all that visit. Nestled in the heart of New Zealand’s North Island, Rotorua is an ideal base for exploration, with many activities and accommodations conveniently clustered within a 30-minute drive, making it easy to pack your itinerary.

Whether you’re a family, a budding influencer, or a group of friends looking to celebrate pre-nuptials, our top tips will help you make the most out of your visit and uncover why Rotorua is the ultimate destination for all.

Check Out the Best Water Activities
Surrounded by 16 freshwater lakes and a famous natural hot water geothermal system, Rotorua is a playground for aquatic adventures. For those who love the water, here you can discover thrilling white-water rafting experiences, relaxing paddleboarding sessions, or a soak in natural hot springs. Dive into our guide to explore the best water-based activities in and around the city – and of course you’ll find our very own ZORB on this list.

ZORB | Rotorua | Slide While You Ride

ZORB

Plan the Best Family Getaway
Up for some family fun? With activities ranging from interactive cultural experiences to outdoor play, there’s something for every relative to enjoy. With some of our favourite experiences including Skyline Luge & Gondola, Polynesian Spa and of course an epic ZORB adventure, plan the perfect family getaway with our insider tips, ensuring that everyone has a blast while discovering the magic of Rotorua.

ZORB | Rotorua | Polynesian Spa Family Pool

Polynesian Spa

Where to Get the Best Instagram Pics
Rotorua is a photographer’s dream, with its unique geothermal landscapes, lush forests, and sparkling lakes. We commandeered our very own Duty Manager Scotty to help us scout the top spots in Rotorua to elevate your Instagram game. From the spouting geysers of Te Puia to the serene Redwoods Forest, discover the best locations to snap those perfect shots and make your followers swoon.

ZORB | Rotorua | Te Puia

Te Puia

Plan the Ultimate Hen or Stag Do
Looking to plan an unforgettable hen or stag do? Whether it’s rolling down a hill at ZORB, enjoying a relaxing soak at Wai Ariki Hot Springs or jumping in a 4×4 Monster Truck for some thrills and spills, Rotorua offers endless options for an epic send-off before the big day. And we can’t forget the amazing collection of local food and drink to round off your day. With so much choice, start planning your celebrations now.

ZORB | Rotorua | Off Road NZ 4WD Adventures

Off Road NZ 4WD Adventures

Rotorua truly is a destination that caters to all, offering an abundance of experiences that promises a bunch of fun and adventure. Whether you’re here to relax, explore, or celebrate, be sure to allow yourself enough time in Rotorua, as it’s very easy to arrive and realize that you should have stayed that extra bit longer.

September 2, 2024

#ZORBROTORUA

Small acts make a big difference in our community. Did you know that we have picked up rubbish every day along SH5 for the last 14 years as part of our opening procedures? Every little bit counts and as you can see we take it very seriously. We also love a mana wave so if you see us cleaning up the road outside ZORB Rotorua in the morning, make sure you beep out!
#environmental #tiaki #community #rotorua #newzealand #zorb #zorbrotorua

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Small acts make a big difference in our community. Did you know that we have picked up rubbish every day along SH5 for the last 14 years as part of our opening procedures? Every little bit counts and as you can see we take it very seriously. We also love a mana wave so if you see us cleaning up the road outside ZORB Rotorua in the morning, make sure you beep out! #environmental #tiaki #community #rotorua #newzealand #zorb #zorbrotorua

What`s the best thing to do on a rainy day? ZORB of course 💥💦
#rotoruanz #newzealand #nzmustdo #zorbrotorua #thingstodo #explorenz #newzealandguide

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Aug 26

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What's the best thing to do on a rainy day? ZORB of course 💥💦 #rotoruanz #newzealand #nzmustdo #zorbrotorua #thingstodo #explorenz #newzealandguide

We recently did some leadership training with @yellowumbrellanz and what we found is there`s no one combination of strengths that makes a great leader, it`s how you use them. What are your top 5 strengths?
#chooseyourcharacter #newzealand #nzmustdo #rotoruanz #zorbrotorua

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Aug 22

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We recently did some leadership training with @yellowumbrellanz and what we found is there's no one combination of strengths that makes a great leader, it's how you use them. What are your top 5 strengths? #chooseyourcharacter #newzealand #nzmustdo #rotoruanz #zorbrotorua

Due to an injury and a technicality we have the intense rematch / finals between Selwyn Sizzler and Ginger Ninja… with our ZORBLYMPICS Gold medalist for 2024 going to the one, the only, the always lonely… GINGER NINJA 🥷🏽 thank you for watching this years ZORBLYMPICS, we’ll see you next year 🫡

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Aug 10

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Due to an injury and a technicality we have the intense rematch / finals between Selwyn Sizzler and Ginger Ninja… with our ZORBLYMPICS Gold medalist for 2024 going to the one, the only, the always lonely… GINGER NINJA 🥷🏽 thank you for watching this years ZORBLYMPICS, we’ll see you next year 🫡

The 2nd heat of 2024’s ZORBLYMPICS! A close one despite Hemana Hustler using a cheeky (possibly against the rules?) technique 👀 … The first down the hill was… Coconut Thunder ⛈️ but did he thunder to hard? 🫣

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Aug 9

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The 2nd heat of 2024’s ZORBLYMPICS! A close one despite Hemana Hustler using a cheeky (possibly against the rules?) technique 👀 … The first down the hill was… Coconut Thunder ⛈️ but did he thunder to hard? 🫣

The opening race of ZORBLYMPICS 2024 didn’t go how Ginger Ninja thought it would… despite the false start 👀 … Our first winner is SELWYN SIZZLER 🌭

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Aug 8

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The opening race of ZORBLYMPICS 2024 didn’t go how Ginger Ninja thought it would… despite the false start 👀 … Our first winner is SELWYN SIZZLER 🌭

Well well well, who do we have here? Is that the Ginga Ninja 🥷 coming back to detend his title and show the others who the real OG is? The 4th and final athlete in the ZORBlympics checking in. So who is your money on?

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Aug 7

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Well well well, who do we have here? Is that the Ginga Ninja 🥷 coming back to detend his title and show the others who the real OG is? The 4th and final athlete in the ZORBlympics checking in. So who is your money on?

ZORBlympics athlete #3, coming in hot...once he figured out what a bio was and remembered what his name was. Lucky we came up with a better name for him, introducing the Selwyn Sizzler. Do you think he talks a big game?

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Aug 6

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ZORBlympics athlete #3, coming in hot...once he figured out what a bio was and remembered what his name was. Lucky we came up with a better name for him, introducing the Selwyn Sizzler. Do you think he talks a big game?

The second athlete who is joining us for this year`s ZORBlympics.. 🥁drum roll🥁... none other than the Hemana Hustler. Who has their money on the big dawg himself?

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Aug 5

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The second athlete who is joining us for this year's ZORBlympics.. 🥁drum roll🥁... none other than the Hemana Hustler. Who has their money on the big dawg himself?

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