Most of us tend to get a little lazy when it rains and may want to curl up in bed with a good book or sit in front of the TV. But when you consider that it rains on average 8 to 10 days of the month in Rotorua and surrounding areas, you may need to find other activities to partake in on rainy days other than sitting comfortably at home.
Luckily, there are actually many fun and exciting things to do on a rainy day in Rotorua, so please feel free to use the below list as inspiration!
The hot pools at Hell’s Gate are one of New Zealand’s true natural wonders. These naturally heated geothermal waters make for a relaxing experience where you can immerse yourself in nature, all the while feeling as if you’re getting a luxury spa experience. Take in the stunning natural scenery and relax!
Rafting may not be the first thing you think of doing on a rainy day, but rafting down the Kaituna River offers a truly unforgettable experience, and the rain is no problem! Kaituna Cascades provides wetsuits and gear to ensure that you keep warm and somewhat dry!
If you’re a bit of a petrol head and love all things to do with off road vehicles, you’ll absolutely love what Off Road NZ has to offer! There are various off road adventures available that make for the ideal adventure to experience with your family and friends!
Adventure Playground in Rotorua offers something for everyone! Enjoy a 4×4 tour in a self-drive quad, horse treks, and clay shooting. This is one way to turn a boring rainy day into a memorable one full of fun!
Perhaps you’d prefer to stay dry and cosy and remain indoors on a rainy day? Then Motion Entertainment is a fantastic option. This indoor entertainment mall offers indoor soccer, bowling, mini golf, laser tag, and so much more! There is always something new and exciting happening at Motion Entertainment.
Whether you want to experience the Hot Pools at Hell’s Gate or something a bit more exhilarating like rafting on the Kaituna River, Here at Kaituna Cascades, we can make it happen for you. No matter the weather, we can create an unforgettable experience for you and your family and/or friends.
This was a great couple bonding experience that took us both to the edge of our comfort zones. Could not speak highly enough of the professionalism of the guiding team - yet making the whole experience one of such fun.
MY FAVOURITE EXPERIENCE IN NZ SO FAR. TOOK THE 9AM TOUR TODAY AND ALREADY CAN'T WAIT TO COME BACK. THE RAFTING WAS SO MUCH FUN AND THE TOUR GUIDES ARE HILARIOUS. NEVER FELT IN ANY DANGER JUST ENJOYED THE RIDE! WOULD RECOMMEND TO ANYBODY. I WENT AS A SOLO TRAVELLER AND IT WAS STILL REALLY ENJOYABLE.
Brilliant! We had heaps of fun. Guides were friendly and made us feel safe and comfortable. Highly recommended to all!
Fantastic outfit. The crew were cheeky as but super professional. We felt safe throughout the entire experience. 11/10 and a big shoutout to Rob for being a GC.
White water rafting at its best. Wonderful guides. A must do when in or around Rotorua. Felt safe, but had the best time.
Great experience! Made me feel safe when I was scared!! You the m san Owen! So glad I did it. It is beautiful!
The guide, Sam, went out of his way to make the trip as fun and exciting as possible. The whole team were friendly and inclusive.
Cole was a really good guide, talked us through everything and had a good laugh. The water was nice, not cold at all. They provide wetsuits, footwear, helmets, life jackets and polo fleeces. Worth the money and would do it again. Recommend going in a group so that you can split the cost of photos.
Unbelievable experience rafting the 7m waterfall this morning! Even more fun when the boat flipped!! Highly recommend! Great fun and great instructors!! Shout out to Pete From the Irish girls.
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