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10 Things to Do with Kids in Rotorua

Kārearea spreading its wings on a handler’s glove at Wingspan, Rotorua
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Rotorua is pretty hard to beat for a family trip.

Wingspan National Bird of Prey Centre

Kārearea perched on a post at Wingspan
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There’s something undeniably special about seeing a native kārearea in flight from just metres away.

Secret Spot

Customer walking into the wooden cabin building of Secret Spot.
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Secret Spot is an award-winning forest bathing retreat tucked into the heart of Whakarewarewa Forest in Rotorua.

The Wall and Basement Cinema

Close up of two girls climbing on the bouldering wall.
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The music is loud, the staff are laid-back, and once you’re done climbing, you can sit back and enjoy an indie film in a comfy theatre.

New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute

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The artistic heart of Rotorua.