Rotorua Parks & Zoo
Park
Park Info
Rotorua Camping and Holiday Parks
Kuirau Park
Park
Nature park with geothermal foot baths, hot springs & a lake, plus picnic tables & a playground.
Ranolf Street & Lake Road, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
rdc.govt.nz
+64 7-348 4199
Open 24 hours
Rainbow Springs Nature Park
Tourist Attraction
Opened in 1932, this compact zoo with a cafe offers a kiwi hatchery & interactive animal encounters.
192 Fairy Springs Rd, Fairy Springs, Rotorua 3015, New Zealand
rainbowsprings.co.nz
+64 7-350 0440
Monday 8:30am–10:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am–10:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am–10:30pm
Thursday 8:30am–10:30pm
Friday 8:30am–10:30pm
Saturday 8:30am–10:30pm
Sunday 8:30am–10:30pm
Puarenga Park
Park
200 Te Ngae Rd, Ngapuna, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
Open 24 hours
Whakarewarewa Red Woods Mountain Bike Park
Park
Tawa Rd, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua 3074, New Zealand
Blue Lake TOP 10 Holiday Park
Campground located beside a scenic lake, with mountain biking, hiking & walking trails nearby.
723 Tarawera Rd, Lake Okareka 3040, New Zealand
+64 7-362 8120
Monday 8am–7:30pm
Tuesday 8am–7:30pm
Wednesday 8am–7:30pm
Thursday 8am–7:30pm
Friday 8am–7:30pm
Saturday 8am–7:30pm
Sunday 8am–7:30pm
Puketawhero Park
Park
482 Te Ngae Rd, Owhata, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
Open 24 hours
Neil Hunt Park
Park
22 Lynbert Rd, Lynmore, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
Open 24 hours
The Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest
National Forest
I-Site Visitor Information Centre Long Mile Rd, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
Karenga Park
Park
Koutu, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
Open 24 hours
Mount Ngongotaha Scenic Reserve
National Reserve
Popular, forested hike up a mountain with native plants, water views & a cafe at the peak.
Western Heights, Rotorua 3015, New Zealand
Waimangu Volcanic Valley
Tourist Attraction
Unspoiled, protected destination featuring the world’s largest hot spring in lush natural surrounds.
587 Waimangu Rd, Rotorua 3043, New Zealand
Monday 8:30am–5pm
Tuesday 8:30am–5pm
Wednesday 8:30am–5pm
Thursday 8:30am–5pm
Friday 8:30am–5pm
Saturday 8:30am–5pm
Sunday 8:30am–5pm
Zoo
Paradise Valley Springs
Animal Park
Wildlife park with trout pools, a 20-ft.-high treetop boardwalk, native animals, birdlife & lions.
467 Paradise Valley Rd, Paradise Valley, Rotorua RD2 3072, New Zealand
Monday 8am–5pm
Tuesday 8am–5pm
Wednesday 8am–5pm
Thursday 8am–5pm
Friday 8am–5pm
Saturday 8am–5pm
Sunday 8am–5pm
Rainbow Springs
Wildlife Park
Western Road, Ngongotaha, Rotorua 3172, New Zealand