If you’re reading this, I’m guessing you’ve got a trip to Rotorua coming up. Welcome to our beautiful town - you’re in for a treat.Rotorua is home to hundreds of nationally and internationally renowned attractions. It’s one of those rare places where almost every c...
The Bay of Plenty doesn't get enough credit as a kayaking destination. Everyone knows about Abel Tasman or Milford Sound, but this region - stretching from Whakatāne to Tauranga and inland to Rotorua - has some of the best and most varied kayaking in the country.You've got ...
Glow worms - Arachnocampa luminosa - are larvae of a fungus gnat found only in Australia and New Zealand. And if you’re travelling Aotearoa’s North Island, you've got more options to find them than you probably realise.Some glow worm sites are polished, well-established ...
Rotorua sits on top of one of the most active geothermal fields in the world, which means there's bubbling mud, steaming vents, and hot springs almost everywhere you look. And I promise it’s unlike anything you’ll have seen before - you simply can’t come to Rotorua and...
Geothermal wonders, adrenaline activities, and wide-open green spaces that lend themselves to exploring - Taiao Adventures backs Rotorua as the perfect family-friendly travel destination. Whether you want to keep the kids busy with adventure-packed days, or simply want them ...
Most people planning a New Zealand trip want to see glow worms at some point. In te reo Māori, we call them titiwai, and they’re one of our most magical natural wonders.If you're flying into Auckland and spending a few days there, the question becomes: where can you see t...
There’s something special about travelling on your own. It’s a chance to follow your own schedule, be present, and discover a new place on your own terms. As a guide, I get to meet heaps of solo travellers exploring New Zealand, and I always tell them the same thing - Ro...
Whether it's Skyline, Secret Spot Hot Tubs, or the Night Market, Rotorua has plenty of world-famous tourist activities, and they're popular for a reason.And sure, no trip here would be complete without them - but there are also plenty of other things that don't appear on Ins...
Rotorua doesn't get talked about much as a romantic destination. It's usually pitched as the adrenaline capital, or the ultimate family holiday spot.But, and I say this as a bit of a hopeless romantic, though I wouldn't admit that to most people - we’ve got plenty of spots...
Ah, so you’re planning a trip to Rotorua? You've probably got your daytime activities sorted - geysers, mud pools, maybe a cultural performance or the Redwoods walk. All good choices.But Rotorua’s pretty special after dark, too. The geothermal steam looks different at ni...
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