Kids' activities in Rotorua
Redwoods walks, lakefront playgrounds, geothermal wonders, and school-holiday programmes make Rotorua a family-activity hotspot well beyond the tourist trail.
EZPZ is tracking 67 family-friendly events in Rotorua right now. Sign up free to filter by age and interests, or let EZPZ plan a whole family day around them.
What's on for Rotorua families
A sample of upcoming events — sign up to see them all, filtered to your kids' ages
White Island & Whale Island 1-Hour Volcano Scenic Flight
Immerse yourself in the sights and smells of White Island on a scenic flight. Skip the rough seas and savor a better viewing experience from the air.
White Island & Whale Island 1-Hour Volcano Scenic Flight
Immerse yourself in the sights and smells of White Island on a scenic flight. Skip the rough seas and savor a better viewing experience from the air.
Mitai Maori Village: Cultural Experience and Dinner Buffet
Maori cultural experience including uplifting of the traditional earth-cooked hangi and buffet dinner. Warriors paddling and chanting down stream, cultural performance including haka, and walk through nature.
6 Ziplines, Swing-Bridges & Wildlife Encounters
Zip into an ancient native forest on six ziplines, with speeds of up to 50km/h. Cross swing-bridges and stand on platforms up to 22 metres above the forest floor.
Okere Falls: Zipline over Waterfalls Experience
Soar over Okere Falls and experience the thrill of ziplining. Explore New Zealand's native forests and witness breathtaking panoramic views over forest and falls.
Okere Falls: Zipline over Waterfalls Experience
Soar over Okere Falls and experience the thrill of ziplining. Explore New Zealand's native forests and witness breathtaking panoramic views over forest and falls.
6 Ziplines, Swing-Bridges & Wildlife Encounters
Zip into an ancient native forest on six ziplines, with speeds of up to 50km/h. Cross swing-bridges and stand on platforms up to 22 metres above the forest floor.
Mitai Maori Village: Cultural Experience and Dinner Buffet
Maori cultural experience including uplifting of the traditional earth-cooked hangi and buffet dinner, warriors paddling and chanting down stream, and cultural performance including haka.
Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise
Explore the lower Mighty Waikato River during a sightseeing cruise. Marvel at the amazing Cambridge Gorge with towering cliffs above you.
More than events — meet other Rotorua parents
EZPZ members host casual parent meetups — playground catch-ups, library mornings, weekend walks. RSVP in a tap, with a reminder so it actually happens.
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