Things to do in Ngakuru
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Tours & day trips
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Tauranga Shore Excursion Te Puia Rotorua
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 238 reviews
9.8/10
238 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
9.0 out of 10 with 16 reviews
9/10
16 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 46 reviews
10/10
46 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
TRIPLE DEAL Wai-O-Tapu, Redwood Forest & Blue Springs Ex Auckland
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 23 reviews
10/10
23 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Voyages of Maori at Mitai Maori Village
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 32 reviews
10/10
32 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rafting Rotorua: Kaituna River White Water Experience
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 296 reviews
10/10
296 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.6 out of 10 with 650 reviews
9.6/10
650 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Pavilion Hot Pool Swimming (12+ yrs)
8.8 out of 10 with 80 reviews
8.8/10
80 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
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Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs
Activity duration is 45 minutes
45m
9.4 out of 10 with 88 reviews
9.4/10
88 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua Geothermal Experience Private Tour
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Tour: Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Private Full-Day Rotorua Tour from Auckland
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Private Tour Rotorua Waiotapu Redwood Forest and Polynesian Spa
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua Private Tour from Tauranga (up to 18 people)
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Private Tour: Hobbiton Film Set, Rotorua Mud Pool & Treewalk
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Te Puia Geothermal Wonderland Private Tour From Auckland
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Private Tour Rotorua & Taupo - Waiotapu Wonderland & Huka falls
Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes
10h 30m
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Tour From Auckland to Rotorua & Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Small group
Activity duration is 12 hours and 30 minutes
12h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Adventure & outdoor
See all 16 activitiesRotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 46 reviews
10/10
46 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: Authentic Kiwi Farm Experience at the Agrodome
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 43 reviews
9.8/10
43 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: Velocity Valley - Two Ride Pass
9.6 out of 10 with 4 reviews
9.6/10
4 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 105 reviews
10/10
105 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: Velocity Valley - One Ride Pass
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: Nocturnal Glow-Worm Adventure Tour with a Guide
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 52 reviews
10/10
52 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: 6 Ziplines, Swing-Bridges & Wildlife Encounters
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m+
10.0 out of 10 with 131 reviews
10/10
131 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: Mount Tarawera Volcanic Crater Half-Day Guided Walk
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 35 reviews
9.4/10
35 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Okere Falls: Zipline over Waterfalls Experience
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 57 reviews
10/10
57 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kahukiwi Experiences Luxury 4x4 3hour Guided Maori Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Water activities
See all 12 activitiesRafting Rotorua: Kaituna River White Water Experience
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 296 reviews
10/10
296 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
10.0 out of 10 with 10 reviews
10/10
10 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: Velocity Valley - One Ride Pass
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kaituna River and Tutea Falls Whitewater Rafting
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 88 reviews
10/10
88 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Katoa Jet Boat tour on Lake Rotorua
Activity duration is 30 minutes
30m
9.6 out of 10 with 38 reviews
9.6/10
38 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Glow Worm Kayak Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 96 reviews
9.8/10
96 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lake Rotoiti & Hot Pools Guided Kayak
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: Kaituna Rafting & Mt. Tarawera Guided Hike Combo
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Hot Pools Kayak & Evening Barbecue
Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes
6h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
10/10
6 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Waimangu Steaming Cliffs Kayak Tour
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Spa & wellness
See all 10 activitiesRotorua: Polynesian Spa Pavilion Hot Pool Swimming (12+ yrs)
8.8 out of 10 with 80 reviews
8.8/10
80 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: Lakefront Hot Springs & Spa - Luxury Māori Wellness
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 11 reviews
10/10
11 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa Restorative Journey (2hrs)
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 7 reviews
10/10
7 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Swimming
9.2 out of 10 with 80 reviews
9.2/10
80 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs
Activity duration is 45 minutes
45m
9.4 out of 10 with 88 reviews
9.4/10
88 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Massage and Wellness
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Taupo: Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave Entry Ticket
9.6 out of 10 with 21 reviews
9.6/10
21 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Family Hot Pools and Freshwater Pool
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
8.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
8/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Katoa Jet Boat & Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
What to do in Ngakuru
Frequently asked questions
Is Ngakuru worth visiting?
Ngakuru has a unique blend of attractions, local charm and culture. Whether you're into the outdoors, history or regional cuisine, there's a lot you'll enjoy here.
How do I spend a day in Ngakuru?
Once you've checked off key attractions like Waikite Valley Thermal Pools and Lake Ohakuri, spend some time discovering Ngakuru's retail and dining scene.
What is the top tourist attraction in Ngakuru?
Waikite Valley Thermal Pools is one of the top tourist attractions in Ngakuru and should be high on every sightseeing itinerary of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in Ngakuru?
Three days is plenty for a quick trip to Ngakuru — you'll hit the main spots and get a good idea of the local vibe. But if you want to really soak it all in, hang around for at least a week to discover the nearby areas too.
What are some activities to do in Ngakuru with kids?
If you're looking for sights and activities for all ages, take a look at these terrific ideas for what to do in Ngakuru with kids.
What to do in Ngakuru for adults?
Adults of all ages will have lots of things to do in Ngakuru. Whether you're into art, history, adventure or just love discovering new places, there's something here for everyone.
Are there free things to do in Ngakuru?
You don't need to spend big to have a fantastic holiday here. There are plenty of free things to do in Ngakuru for the budget-conscious visitor. Stroll through the parks, soak up the vibes at free events and festivals or ask a local tour guide for tips.
