Top 10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Rotorua District, North Island

Come into Amokura Glass to see how glass objects are made or to try working with glass yourself. Watch our artists shape one of the most dynamic and fascinating materials on earth, molten glass. Watch as the glass moves and glows! Our artists will pinch pull and blow the glass into different forms to make one of a kind glass art. After watching how the glass is shaped, you can shop in the gallery to pick up your own unique piece of glass. Want to give it a go? We offer workshops every weekend in blown and fused glass. Learn how to make your own glass paperweight, pumpkin or tile! Sign up online! Summer hours 9am- 5pm (Nov 1- April 1). Demos from 9:20-2:30 Winter house 10am- 5pm (April 1 - Nov1). Demos from 1:00- 5:00

With natural geothermal heat radiating from the ground, Whakarewarewa Living Māori Village is a unique cultural experience, set in a fascinating geothermal landscape, offering an authentic peek into Māori village life. Hourly guided tours give visitors a chance to learn how the geothermal resources are used in daily life, twice-daily cultural performances are filled with fun interactivity, and a network of nature trails traverse geothermal lakes, bubbling mud and explosive geysers. This will be a memorable experience for all ages. Open 8.30am – 5.00pm daily.

Te Puia spans 70 hectares within the historic Te Whakarewarewa Valley, on the edge of town. We are home to the world famous Pohutu geyser, to mud pools, hot springs, to silica formations to the Kiwi bird and the national schools of wood carving, weaving, stone and bone carving. We have shared these treasures with manuhiri (visitors) for 170 years and proudly continue that legacy today.

Welcome to Fancy Meow Cat Cafe! FANCY MEOW Cat Cafe is Rotorua's first Cat Cafe New Zealand's only Cat Cafe with beautiful purebred CATS and KITTENS! We are so excited to bring the very first Cat Cafe to Rotorua! Here we have many beautiful feline friends that will bring you joy. We will be very busy for the first few months of opening, particularly on weekends and holidays, so please make sure you pre-purchase your tickets here or call us in advance to ensure your place before arrival, as we have to limit the number of people per hour for the well-being of our cats. So, come in for a visit to relax, decompress, and enjoy our furry friends. The cats and kittens are always grateful for play and cuddle time with their human companions. We can't wait to host you at Fancy Meow!