Other activities in Rotorua & The Bay Of Plenty
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Lake Tarawera Water Taxi
Around 2km beyond The Landing is Lake Tarawera Water Taxi, which can take you anywhere on the lake, anytime.
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Skyline Skyrides
Swinging up Mt Ngongotaha is Skyline Skyrides. This gondola cruises up to a hilltop of fun that features panoramic views of the lake and a speedy luge on which you can scoot part-way back down on three different tracks before coming back up on a chairlift (to do it all over again). For even speedier antics, try the sky swing, a screaming swoosh through the air at speeds of up to 160km/h. Also at the top are a restaurant, a cafe and walking tracks around the mountain.
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Mamaku Blue
You may find grapes overrated once you’ve visited this blueberry winery. There are delicious daily tastings, and also on offer are other blueberry delights such as chocolates, chutneys, jams, sauces, vinegars and liqueurs. Take a tour and find out more, and visit the upstairs museum which has a collection of photos documenting the history of the area.
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Wai Ora Spa
Beyond the airport, Wai Ora Spa at Hell’s Gate has a full program of massage, mud and spa treatments.
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Dolphin & Whale Nature Rush
Run by White Island Tours, Dolphin & Whale Nature Rush offers a two-hour trip out to Motuhora (Whale Island), with plenty of critter-spotting in the sea and sky.
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Aotearoa Breweries
The highlight of Kawerau is Aotearoa Breweries, brewing Mata, ‘a beer from the edge’ (of civilisation?). Call ahead if you want to visit.
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Air Discovery
Volcanic explorations over White Island and the Taupo region (including Mt Ruapehu, Mt Ngarahoe and Mt Tongariro).
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Rotorua CitySights
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Wet ‘n’ Wild
Offers two- to five-day rafting and camping adventures on the Motu (Grade III–IV rapids).
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Matata Eco Tours
Runs tours of the Tarawera Valley where you can learn about the native flora, fauna, and cultural heritage of the area.
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Waikareao Estuary Walkway
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Tauranga Marine Charters
Full-day fishing trips and diving trips once a month, on the MV Manutere.
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South Sea Vagabond
Runs trips on an 18m catamaran. Kayaks available for nonswimmers.
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M*A*S*H Chopper Scenic Flights
As seen on TV but without Hot Lips Houlihan. City and surrounds.
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Fat Boy Charters
Runs small-group fishing and diving trips on a 7m runabout.
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Air Discovery
Offers one- to two-hour fixed-wing flights over White Island and Mt Tarawera.
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New Zealand Surf School
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Backdoor
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Assault
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Mt Tarawera New Zealand
Guided half-day 4WD tours to the top of Mt Tarawera (adult/child $133/78) as well as a half-day 4WD/helicopter combo (per person $435) and the full-day Volcanic Eco Tour, which combines the 4WD trip with Wai-O-Tapu and Waimangu (adult/child $255/90). Also available are 4WD/mountain bike ($325) and helicopter/mountain bike ($610) combos.
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Silver Hilton Trout Fishing
Boat and fly-fishing with gear and lunch supplied.
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Rainbow Mountain Track
Just north of Wai-O-Tapu on SH5, the Rainbow Mountain Track (1½ hours one way) makes for a strenuous walk up to the summit of the peak known to Maori as Maungakakaramea (Mountain of coloured earth). There are spectacular views from the summit with a panorama that takes in Lake Taupo, Tongariro National Park and the Paeroa Range.
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Raftabout
Does rafting on the Kaituna ($89), Rangitaiki ($120) and Wairoa ($120), plus raft-sledge combos on the Kaituna ($175).
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Rotorua Hot Deals
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Rotorua Adventure Combos
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