Rotorua 2-Day Itinerary

📍 Itinerary Overview｜Relaxing Family Trip in Rotorua Combine nature, animals, and hot springs to enjoy the charm of New Zealand's culture and natural beauty! --- 🚩 Travel Route Day 1: Arrival in Rotorua ➝ Agridome Farm Experience ➝ Strolling around the city ➝ Overnight stay at Marsden accommodation Day 2: Kuirau Park Geothermal Park ➝ Walk at Government Gardens ➝ Return trip --- 🏖️ Must-Visit Spots Agridome Sheep Shearing Show + Interactive Feeding Experience Kuirau Park Free Natural Geothermal Area (includes a foot bath pool) Government Gardens and Museum Exterior Rotorua Lakefront Scenic Walking Route by the lake --- 🚇 Transportation 🚗 Recommended Self-Drive: About 2.5–3 hours from Auckland by car 🚌 InterCity Bus: Daily round trips to Rotorua --- 📷 Photo Spots 📸 Close-up interaction with lambs at Agridome Farm 📸 Government Gardens architecture with garden backdrop 📸 Lakefront sunset silhouette 📸 Kuirau Park's misty geothermal mud pools --- 🍜 Local Delicacies 🍖 Stratosfare Restaurant (Cable Car Restaurant with stunning views + extensive buffet) 🍜 Eat Streat Food Street, featuring various cafes and international cuisines 🍠 Hangi Geothermal Cuisine Experience (join a geothermal cultural dinner event) --- 🏠 Accommodation Recommendations 1️⃣ Marsden Stay Rotorua Convenient location, close to the city center and lakefront Free parking, clean and spacious rooms Good shower water pressure but slightly slow drainage; overall great value Ideal for families or couples 2️⃣ Agridome Rotorua Not an accommodation but offers an all-in-one farm interaction experience Watch sheep shearing shows, feed alpacas, and ride mini tractors up close Kids will have so much fun they won’t want to leave—perfect for family trips