Rotorua

Home to bubbling mud pools, magical geysers and natural hot springs – welcome to Rotorua, NZ’s most dynamic geothermal area. A place of special cultural significance, the Māori revered the area naming one of the most impressive springs Wai-O-Tapu (Sacred Spring). If you feel like exploring, Waimangu Valley is perfect for kayaking; Kaituna River is all about rafting; or wander the Redwoods Treewalk at night for something extra special. Looking for more adrenaline? Whakawarewarewa Forest is mountain-biking heaven. Wrap up all that adventure with a bit of indulgence in a therapeutic hot spring before chilling out at your serene Riparide retreat.