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Skyline and the Luge is a must, but make sure you purchase more than 1 go because you'll want to go again and again. Paradise Valley was brilliant. Remember to buy lots of animal food when purchasing your tickets (especially if you go there early 😃). Ogo while a tad expensive was a real hit. Be sure you take your swimming togs because your going to need them! For those who want a quiet place to swim go to the Blue baths. While a bit run down, we found this to be one of the hi-lights of our stay. This pool was built in the 20's, it's heated and outdoors. It is in its original state which we found just awesome. There is also two warmer smaller - I guess "tubs" you would call them. I managed to get into the hottest of the two and then went straight out for a cold shower, just brilliant!! For dinner make you way down to Eat Street ( that it's real name) and check out some of the fantastic food on offer. All of the restaurants were busy at the time we made our way there (8pm) which made for an incredible atmosphere. We decided to try Nuvo (Italian) and the food was lovely, the service quick and the staff friendly - what more could you ask for. Overall Rotorua is an awesome place to visit and a hit with young and old. Next time we visit this fantastic place it will defiantly be for a longer stay, there is so much to do!!

We love Wai-tapu reserve. As we had seen lady Knox geyser many times before, we pretty much had Waitapu reserve to ourselves while most other visitors were at lady Knox geyser. It was great for taking photos. The weather was beautiful on our that day which did help. When we arrived in Rotorua we went around Te Puia reserve in the rain. However we did see Pohutu geyser playing. We ate at the Fat dog. The food was very good and the service excellent. The vegetarian Arancini was especially good. We went to the Polynesian pools in the evening and had a private pool which was lovely.. I was travelling with my 22 year old daughter. Our family always come to Rotorua when we visit New Zealand. We wished we could have had longer.

Loved the buried village. The treasure hunt for kids is a great idea and kept our grandson entertained whilst we were learning about the Tarawera eruption and it's effect on the people of Te Wairoa . We also visited the Landing café at Lake Tarawera and enjoyed the good selection of food and beverages along with views over the lake. We try to do and see different things each time we visit Rotorua. Other favourites are the Skyline sky rides (Gondolas and Luge rides), and Rainbow Springs.

Rainbow springs was a highlight for us. It was 30 years since my last visit and the place has changes but still kept the same feel about it. We did the Kiwi encounter which as well worth the extra $10 as we went back at 9pm to see the kiwis fossicing for food in their enclosures. The Thursday night markets in town were great with many food options and live music. We recommend taking a walk or bike ride through the Redwood Forest too.

The Luge. The Maori cultural (we went to Te Puia) and thermal park were great! The outdoor maze was fun, so too was Paradise Valley Springs. The walk through the Redwoods was lovely as well as the fresh water lakes. With the GPS anywhere was easy to find and get too. All the good attractions were very close to where we stayed and all within 10 to 20 minutes drive. When having dinner at the restaurant at the peak, not only do you get an awesome view while eating a yummy buffet dinner, they also give you a free return gondola ride to use the next day. So you can go back up and pay a little extra for the luge ride. Which is well worth it. All in all Rototua is a great place to visit.

Rainbow springs is fantastic for kids. The gondola and luge was also great and especially a big hit with the teenagers. The lakes were sublime and fantastic for swimming! Also a huge and excellent variety of places for eating! Plus the place is very easy to get around. Hard to get lost there. Also loved going to the Mitai village! Maori culture is everywhere in Rotorua which I also loved!