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Rotorua hāngī experiences vary in timing, transport and what the visit includes. Mitai Māori Village, Te Pā Tū and Te Puia run evening programmes, while Whakarewarewa offers a daytime geothermal meal. If your trip starts in Auckland, book the experience and Rotorua accommodation before planning the drive. The evening programmes finish after 8 pm, so […]

Things to do in Rotorua range from geothermal walks and Māori cultural experiences to forest adventures, lake stops and hot tubs. Use the guide below to choose a mix that suits your interests, budget and time, then group nearby activities to keep your driving manageable. Summary: The top things to do in Rotorua Compare the […]

Summary: The top things to do in Rotorua at Night The Pig & Whistle Geothermal Pool Rotorua Night Market Redwoods Treewalk Lake Rotorua Night Cruise Night Luge Maori Cultural Experience Rotorua Sunset Mount Ngongotaha Stargazing Eat Street Paddle Board through glow worms What makes Rotorua so special at night? Rotorua (pronounced row-tuh-roo-uh) is famous for […]

New Zealand is famed for its picturesque scenery which includes a variety of different landscapes including volcanoes. It’s quite a cool thing to be able to say you’ve stepped foot on a volcano and not something everyone gets the chance to do. We thought we’d make this dream a reality by sharing our favourite active […]

Over the past couple of years, self-driving day trips have become incredibly popular as the getaway of choice. We’re extremely lucky in this country, as no matter where you are, you can pretty much hop into a car and, a short drive later, be somewhere extraordinary. This is especially true in our biggest city, Auckland, […]

Auckland is one of the best places in New Zealand if you’re looking for a huge range of things to do with kids. If you’re coming to the City of Sails with the little ones, then you’ll be pleased to know that there’s no shortage of fun things to do in Auckland with kids. To […]

Queenstown is the adventure capital of New Zealand, what better place for the whole family to enjoy? Home to the world’s first bungee jump, five fantastic ski areas, and the steepest cable car lift; there are endless thrilling things to do in Queenstown with kids. But don’t worry, the adventure capital also has many relaxing […]

If you’re looking for things to do in Christchurch with kids, then you have come to the right place. Christchurch is an awesome city to spend some quality family time and there are some really fun things to do with kids in Christchurch. The Garden City is packed full of great activities and attractions for […]