Te Rata Bay
Visit Te Rata Bay
Tours & day trips
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Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland Rotorua Group Tour from Auckland
Water activities
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Glow Worm Kayak Tour
Air, helicopter & balloon tours
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Mount Tarawera/Orakei Korako "Thermal Explorer" Dual Landing
Popular places to visit
![Lake Tarawera featuring a sandy beach and swimming as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/113000/113479-Lake-Tarawera.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Lake Tarawera
Fish for rainbow trout, swim at a beach with hot spring water and hike to waterfalls set amid majestic scenery at this vast, intense-blue lake.
![Waimangu Volcanic Valley showing a hot spring](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/113000/113809-Waimangu-Volcanic-Valley.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Waimangu Volcanic Valley
Shaped by the force of nature less than 150 years ago, this picturesque valley is rich in geothermic activity, rare plant life and challenging walking trails.
![Buried Village which includes heritage elements and a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/113000/113685-Buried-Village.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Buried Village
Entombed by the eruption of a brutal volcano, this historic village has been perfectly preserved for more than 100 years.
![Mount Tarawera featuring hiking or walking and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/113000/113901-Mount-Tarawera.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Mount Tarawera
Casting an imposing shadow over the Rotorua region, this colossal volcano is responsible for one of the most devastating eruptions ever to occur in New Zealand.
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Lake Okareka
Explore the great outdoors at Lake Okareka, a lovely green space in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.
![Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve featuring a bridge and a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/113000/113279-Rotorua.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Whakarewarewa Hot Springs
Explore the great outdoors at Whakarewarewa Hot Springs, a lovely green space in Rotorua. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Top Hotel Deals
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