{"id":2209,"date":"2022-09-12T06:17:13","date_gmt":"2022-09-11T20:17:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/get-active-in-rotorua-new-zealand\/"},"modified":"2023-09-14T12:14:18","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T02:14:18","slug":"get-active-in-rotorua-new-zealand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/get-active-in-rotorua-new-zealand\/","title":{"rendered":"Raise Your Pulse in Rotorua: New Zealand\u2019s Adventure Playground"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Get your pulse racing with an active holiday in Rotorua \u2014 a destination designed for adventure-seekers who put their fitness first and lounging last. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Located less than three hours\u2019 drive south of Auckland, this M\u0101ori cultural capital is a hub for far more than just geothermal activity. Its picturesque setting is not just for show: the hills are to be hiked, the rivers rafted, and the forests biked. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

WIN a 5-night active Rotorua adventure for two valued up to $12,265<\/strong>
Enter now<\/a> for your chance to get active in Rotorua with bucket-list adventures and recover in breathtaking Peppers luxury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take the plunge <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Get active in Rotorua a Kaituna River white-water adventure<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Rotorua Lakes District promises non-stop aqua adventures: feel G-force on a jet boat, kayak at sunset or get up close with glow worms on a stand-up paddleboard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unmissable for serious adrenaline junkies, a Kaituna River white-water adventure offers the chance to plummet over the world\u2019s highest commercially rafted waterfall. This action-packed experience tackles 14 epic rapids through an unpredictable canyon of twists and turns \u2014 including the monstrous Tutea Falls. Hold your breath and clench your core as you plunge a near-vertical seven metres into the untamed cascades of the river below. You\u2019ll finish with a serious sense of achievement (and a full-body workout).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pump your legs <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Get active in Rotorua with a hike along the Tarawera Trail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Lace up your hiking boots and prep your glutes ready to tackle the 15-kilometre Tarawera Trail<\/a>. Fast emerging as one of New Zealand\u2019s most breathtaking day walks, this challenging route weaves through towering ferns and spring-fed streams along two of Rotorua\u2019s 18 lakes. Ramble through native forest in the brooding shadow of Mt Tarawera and pass the ruins of a M\u0101ori village, a victim of the mountain\u2019s 1886 eruption. Along the way, bathe weary feet at isolated beaches with cooling clear waters and catch your breath at the scattering of lookouts, each framing new perspectives across plunging valleys and shimmering lakes. Concluding at Te R\u0101t\u0101 Bay, reward your efforts with a dip in its natural hot water beach \u2014 don\u2019t forget your togs!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pick up the pace with a four-wheel drive up Mt Tarawera and run into the volcano crater or chase waterfalls on myriad nature loops; Rotorua has plenty of jaw-dropping hikes to keep your legs moving and your mind blown.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready to book your Rotorua escape?<\/strong> See our handpicked escapes here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reach for the sky <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Get active in Rotorua with a ziplining adventure<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Leave your comfort zone (and solid ground) behind and fly through prehistoric forest on a once-in-a-lifetime ziplining experience with Rotorua Canopy Tours. High above 220 hectares of native New Zealand wilderness, you\u2019ll soar along an impressive 2.5 kilometres of exhilarating zip lines, floating stairs and towering walkways. Run, jump or step off the platforms as you appreciate nature\u2019s ancient beauty from a bird’s eye view. The good feeling is more than just something physical \u2014 your entry fee will contribute to forest conservation.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bucket-list adventures continue; head to Velocity Valley and experience 141 metres of sweet free fall with Rotorua Bungy or take a scenic flight across the crater lakes for unbeatable views.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feel the speed  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Get active in Rotorua along premier riding trails<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Home to the world-famous Crankworx festival, Rotorua is a mecca for mountain-bike enthusiasts and many of New Zealand\u2019s top trails are found in Rotorua\u2019s Whakarewarewa Forest (The Redwoods). Take to two wheels and pump up your calves as you zoom past glistening lakes and geothermal springs, churning up volcanic soil as you master crafted routes across 180 kilometres of premier riding terrain. With courses ranging from beginner to extreme, you\u2019ll find the ideal track for you.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are plenty of other thrills to chase: swap your bike for a ZORB and tumble down a hill in a giant ball or helter-skelter the mountainside on a luge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Treat yourself <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Recover in Polynesian Spa’s natural springs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

After thrilling days, relieve your aching muscles with a stimulating soak in Rotorua\u2019s famous thermal springs<\/a>. Head to Hell\u2019s Gate (Tikitere) to sink into pools of bubbling geothermal water or indulge with a therapeutic mud bath. For a touch of luxury, Polynesian Spa offers lakeside hot pools where you can enjoy the health benefits of both acidic and alkaline natural mineral springs. Be sure to book in a visit to M\u0101ori village for a traditional H\u0101ngi (earth oven banquet) to refuel for tomorrow\u2019s adventures.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready to relax?<\/strong> Check out these Laidback Activities in Queenstown<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hero image by Graeme Murray, courtesy of RotoruaNZ.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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