Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Mamaku February 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Mamaku](https://expedia.ca/Mamaku-Hotels.d3000394039.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Mamaku Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Mamaku.d3000394039.Car-Rental-Guide)[Mamaku Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Mamaku.d3000394039.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Mamaku ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Mamaku Types of activities [Mamaku travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Mamaku.dx3000394039) ## Mamaku Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Mamaku has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Mamaku is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Mamaku to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Mamaku Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Mamaku. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Mamaku attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Top places to visit ### 1\. Skyline Rotorua Skyline Rotorua cable car carries passengers up Mount Ngongotaha to a height of 487 metres (1,598 feet). Admiring the views isn’t the only thing to do at the summit. Sip a coffee in the café, fly over dense forest on the zip line or steer down the steep luge course. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Skyline-Rotorua-Fairy-Springs.d6170998.Vacation-Attraction) ![Skyline Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170998/4baeead8-1912-47ba-8a95-9389a93a4532.jpg) ### 2\. Polynesian Spa Located adjacent to beautiful Lake Rotorua, the steaming baths of the Polynesian Spa are the perfect place to destress. Soak in steamy, cleansing water while you gaze out across the pristine lake. Escape to your very own private pool or play on the slides in the large family area. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Polynesian-Spa-Rotorua.d6108090.Vacation-Attraction) ![Polynesian Spa featuring a pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108090/7dcc835d-d3bf-4b0d-a95e-6b3666a422cc.jpg) ### 3\. Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest is a tranquil woodland park crisscrossed by trekking and biking trails. Set off on a hike past thermal ponds and geysers or admire eucalyptus trees and immense Californian Redwoods while horseback riding. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Redwoods-Whakarewarewa-Forest-Whakarewarewa.d6126700.Vacation-Attraction) ![Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest which includes forests, night scenes and a suspension bridge or treetop walkway](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126700/5bad7f0c-8a42-483a-a9e9-18582cefd11f.jpg) ### 4\. Lake Rotorua Visit Lake Rotorua and you will find no shortage of things to do. Swim in the calm, clear waters by the city’s edge or set off on foot in search of your own private bay. Kayak to mystical Mokoia Island or sit back and relax on a boat cruise. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Rotorua-Bay-of-Plenty-Region.d6108094.Vacation-Attraction) ![Lake Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108094/c3c69607-dd07-4b7d-b17b-0484ce85037c.jpg) ### 5\. Lake Rotoiti Take in views of forest-fringed waters, shimmering glow worm caves and the Southern Alps at Lake Rotoiti in the Nelson Lakes National Park. Surrounded by towering mountains, all the lakes in this park were carved out by glaciers over thousands of years and have remained largely untouched. As well as making for a spectacular landscape, this has also allowed native wildlife to thrive. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Rotoiti-Bay-of-Plenty-Region.d6052731.Vacation-Attraction) ![Lake Rotoiti featuring tranquil scenes and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052731/0864ae02-fa64-4e67-95ef-ea6ac21ee9cc.jpg) ### 6\. Lake Tarawera Watersports and jaw-dropping natural beauty feature at beautiful Lake Tarawera. This is one of New Zealand’s largest lakes and a superb place to enjoy boating, fishing and hiking activities. Once home to a collection of Māori settlements, tragedy struck Lake Tarawera in 1886 when the peaks of Mount Tarawera erupted and buried the communities. The eruptions rose the lake by around 39 feet (12 meters) and left behind an area of tranquil landscapes. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Tarawera-Bay-of-Plenty-Region.d6108134.Vacation-Attraction) ![Lake Tarawera showing a lake or waterhole and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108134/ae36d94b-8bdf-48c6-a851-0a140b957f8b.jpg) ### 7\. Mitai Maori Village The Mitai Māori Village gives you and your family the chance to experience Māori food, art and traditions. The tours are not only educational, they are also very impressive and enjoyable. 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[Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_3000394039) ## Recommended things to do in Mamaku | Number of things to do | 121 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Rotorua: The Buried Village of Te Wairoa](/things-to-do/rotorua-the-buried-village-of-te-wairoa.a4542368.activity-details): CA $21 | | Top 5 things to do | [Rotorua Duck Boat Guided City and Lakes Tour](/things-to-do/rotorua-duck-boat-guided-city-and-lakes-tour.a1395460.activity-details)[Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton](/things-to-do/hobbiton-day-tour-from-rotorua-with-lunch-at-hobbiton.a1394665.activity-details)[Marama: Geyser Light Trail](/things-to-do/marama-geyser-light-trail.a50594577.activity-details)[Rotorua based Small Group Morning Tour Waimangu and Wai O Tapu](/things-to-do/rotorua-small-group-morning-tour-waimangu-and-wai-o-tapu.a1394916.activity-details)[Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs](/things-to-do/rotorua-secret-spot-hot-tubs.a4756595.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Rotorua Duck Boat Guided City and Lakes Tour](/things-to-do/rotorua-duck-boat-guided-city-and-lakes-tour.a1395460.activity-details)[Marama: Geyser Light Trail](/things-to-do/marama-geyser-light-trail.a50594577.activity-details)[Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise](/things-to-do/waikato-river-1-hour-ecological-river-cruise.a4564345.activity-details)[Te Ra Guided Experience](/things-to-do/te-puia-day-pass-with-guided-tour.a476910.activity-details)[National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour](/things-to-do/national-kiwi-hatchery-kiwi-encounter-tour.a2219664.activity-details) | | With kids | [Rotorua Duck Boat Guided City and Lakes Tour](/things-to-do/rotorua-duck-boat-guided-city-and-lakes-tour.a1395460.activity-details)[Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton](/things-to-do/hobbiton-day-tour-from-rotorua-with-lunch-at-hobbiton.a1394665.activity-details)[Marama: Geyser Light Trail](/things-to-do/marama-geyser-light-trail.a50594577.activity-details)[Rotorua based Small Group Morning Tour Waimangu and Wai O Tapu](/things-to-do/rotorua-small-group-morning-tour-waimangu-and-wai-o-tapu.a1394916.activity-details)[Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs](/things-to-do/rotorua-secret-spot-hot-tubs.a4756595.activity-details) | ## What to do in Mamaku --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Mamaku #### Off Road NZ 5/5(1 review) Take the family on an outing to Off Road NZ during your trip to Mamaku. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Off-Road-NZ-Mamaku.d6171008.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Mamaku worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Mamaku? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Mamaku? ### Is three days enough to stay in Mamaku? ### What are some activities to do in Mamaku with kids? > - [Rotorua Duck Boat Guided City and Lakes Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/rotorua-duck-boat-guided-city-and-lakes-tour.a1395460.activity-details) > - [Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/hobbiton-day-tour-from-rotorua-with-lunch-at-hobbiton.a1394665.activity-details) > - [Marama: Geyser Light Trail](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/marama-geyser-light-trail.a50594577.activity-details) > - [Rotorua based Small Group Morning Tour Waimangu and Wai O Tapu](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/rotorua-small-group-morning-tour-waimangu-and-wai-o-tapu.a1394916.activity-details) > - [Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/rotorua-secret-spot-hot-tubs.a4756595.activity-details) ### What to do in Mamaku for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Mamaku? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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