 activities
Learn English in New Zealand and have fun exploring Rotorua
The aim of our English with Activities Programme is to ensure
students experience as many Rotorua activities as possible in a
safe and happy
English speaking environment.
Here are some of the activities you can experience
while studying
on our English with Activities Programme
Swoop
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The Swoop consists of specially designed hang gliding harness where you are cocooned inside. Up to three peoel can participate in a Swoop at one time. You pull the ripcord and are winchd 40 meters sky high avove the Ngongotaha Stream. This is a fantastic activity for all RELA adrenaline junkies. |
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Agrodome
Farm Tour and Sheep Show
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| This is where you will get a hands-on
experience with exciting close encounters. Lots of fun-filled
action on 130 hectares of prime farmland. Stop
for a honey-tasting and visit the kiwifruit orchard for a
kiwifruit wine tasting. Hand-feed red
and fallow deer, sheep, emus, ostrich, cattle and alpacas. Afterward
we take students in to see the Agrodome's sheep show. This
show gives you information about farms, how they are run,
the different
animals on the farm, milking, shearing sheep and lots more! |
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Agrojet
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The agrojet explodes into action and a few seconds later you are racing at high speed towards the bank. When you think it's toolate, your driver executes what seems an impossible right turn. This is a really exciting, adrenalin pumping activity. It is very popular with our younger students. |
Short Golf
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| This is the activity where you get to play a game of golf,
without the long walk. There are nine holes and it is on a
smaller golf course than usual. It is always lots of fun and
a great opportunity for people who have not played golf before. |
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Buried Village
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Here, you will take an emotional journey through the museum
and excavated village which tells the fascinating story of
the Te Wairoa Village, the voyages to the Pink and White
Terraces and the eruption of Mount Tarawera. Afterwards you
can take a walk down to the magnificent Te Wairoa Falls. |
Relaxing Walks
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| Rotorua is a city full of great opportunities to take beautiful
walks. We often take students out to see some of Rotorua's
natural beauty, whether it be a walk around one of the lakes,
in the Redwood forest, or perhaps somewhere a bit more mysterious. |
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Skyline Skyrides
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| You will see some of the most beautiful views in Rotorua. Take
a gondola ride up Mount Ngongotaha and see for yourself the
beauty of our city. Then take a ride on the famous luge which
was proudly designed and built in Rotorua. The luge is a fun
filled gravity cart, built on three wheels. You will absolutely
love it! Afterwards you can return to the top of the luge track
on a specially built chairlift. |
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Schweeb
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The Schweeb involves stepping into a clear capsule with a set of pedals at your feet. Imagine riding a bike - upside down and then you can begin to imagine how it is going to be riding the schweeb. This is a great experience, certainly something you don't do every day! |
Archery
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| Using high performance compound bows this game of Archery has become very popular and is very enjoyable. Points are gained by hitting a target about 20 metres away. Students of all ages can take part in this activity, it is great to take part and watch. |
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Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland
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| Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland is well-known as New Zealand's
most colourful and diverse geothermal area. It has a huge range
of unique geothermal activity, such as huge volcanic craters,
cascading limestone terraces and much more. The landscape at
this attraction is like no other! |
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Te Puia
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Come and experience Maori culture at its best! While visiting
Te Puia you will experience a traditional Maori concert, and
learn about Maori culture and crafts. They have a carving school, you will see pupils and teachers carving various pieces. You will also see plenty of boiling
mud pools and the infamous Pohutu Geyser. They have a waka (traditional Maori canoe) and you can take a nature walk
through the thermal reserve and see a real live kiwi in the newly built Kiwihouse. |
Rotorua Blue Baths
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| This meticulously restored historic building was re-opened
on December 21 1999, 68 years to the day after it originally
charmed the world. The Blue Baths are situated in the Government
Gardens and its average water heat is 40 Degrees Celsius. This
is one of the most beautiful places to swim. |
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Rotorua Museum of Art & History
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A beautiful place, where great stories begin. You are invited
to take a journey through the history of Rotorua and explore
the rich cultural heritage of both Maori and European. |
Horse Riding
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| If you would like to try horse riding while you are in Rotorua, we have found
the perfect place. Our activity provider's horse treks are
extremely enjoyable and
all of the
horses offer a safe and fun filled ride. The farm has extensive
native bush and pine plantations and the popular Ngongotaha
tream runs through the property. |
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The climbing Wall
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Take your fitness to new heights!! Come down to the climbing
wall and experience rock climbing indoors. This is a great
activity and an amazing experience for those who haven't done
anything like this before. |
The Zorb
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| This is a great activity for thrill seekers! You are inside
the Zorb with a bucket of water, and then you roll 200 metres
downhill. It is a cross between a waterfall and a roller coaster! |
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Paradise Valley Springs
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Here is your chance to go on a lovely walk around a picturesque
nature park, you will see native animals and fish including
kune kune pigs, wallabies, wild sheep, oppossums, kea, fallow
deer, trout and some of New Zealand's nature at its best! They
also have lions at Paradise Valley Springs and you can watch
them at feeding time. |
Hoe Waka
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| Rotorua is one of the strong centres of Maori culture in New Zealand. We are
lucky enough to be able to arrange for our students to go
out on
Lake Rotorua in a traditional Maori Waka. A guide in
tradtional Maori dress teaches you how to paddle the canoe,
and shares some knowledge about the waka and Maori culture.
This is a wonderful experience! |
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Barbecue at the Lakes
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While the weather is good in Rotorua, we love to go and have
a relaxing barbecue by the beautiful Blue Lake, or Lake Okareka.
It is always a great opportunity to practise your English speaking
with students from other countries and have lots of fun! |
High Ropes Course
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This is a fantastic activity!!
The High Ropes course is a series of challenges set 10 metres off the ground designed to test participants as well as create a sense of team budiling and co-operation within the group. |
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Flying Fox
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The Flying Fox is a 200 metre wire rope that you slide down using a pulley and harness system. It is designed for all ages and is one of the most popular activities at Tui Ridge Park. |
Craft & Ceramics
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| Students have an afternoon doing various crafts. Some enjoy beading making bracelets, necklaces while others enjoy painting ceramic dishes. Once they have been fired they look amazing and are a great souvenir to take home with them. This is a relaxing activity which is enjoyed by both our older and younger students. |
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Bike Riding
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Rotorua has some beautiful forests, and mountain biking has
become quite popular over the years. There are a lot of different
tracks for both beginner and advanced riders.
Some students enjoy a more leisurely ride along the Rotorua
Lake Front,
it is a great opportunity to stop off and feed the ducks, plus
take in the views of the lovely Government Gardens. |
Duck Tours
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| Take a ride on this amphibious vessel. It is a good opportunity to show everyone around Rotorua and the surrounding lakes area. This vessel goes on both the road and in the lakes. What a great trip! |
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Indoor Karting
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Put on your helmets and hang on tight! This is a fun experience which most of our younger students think is the favourite!
You will be racing around the car track in small motorised karts. It is an indoor activity so it doesn't matter if it rains!! |
Waikite Hot Springs
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| If you enjoy swimming, you will love this activity. Waikite Hot Springs has six outdoor hot pools. One is larger, the other smaller pools are a slightly higher temperature. The pools are all covered and there is a lovely relaxing cafe there. You may like to have a hot or cold drink and relax after your swim. |
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Polynesian Spa
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Another of Rotorua's famous hot pools is called Polynesian Spa. We have a pool for younger students which has a fun slide and relaxing spa beside it, or other pools which are different temperatures. |
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