2 Days in Rotorua: Ultimate Family Road Trip Itinerary 🚗

Who says NZ road trips are only for the South Island? Auckland parents, take a 2-day drive to Rotorua—it packs all the North Island’s best kid-friendly fun! 🔥 Why Rotorua? ✅ Just 3h from Auckland ✅ Perfect for families (culture, animals, hot springs!) ✅ Easy-breezy itinerary 📌 5 Must-Do Attractions (Copy This!) 1️⃣ Te Puia Māori Cultural Village 📍 Drive to: Hemo Road, Rotorua 3010 🚌 Intercity bus: 3.5h ($45) ⏰ Hours: Summer 8:30 AM-6 PM / Winter 8:30 AM-5 PM 💰 Ticket: Adult $85 | Child $45 (2h visit) 🌟 Why kids love it: Traditional dances, kiwi birds, and bubbling mud pools! 2️⃣ Polynesian Spa 📍 1000 Hinemoa Street ⏰ 9 AM-11 PM (last entry 10:15 PM) 💰 $30-$70 (ranked Top 10 spas worldwide!) ♨️ Pro tip: Book family pools for splashy fun. 3️⃣ Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland 📍 Drive to: Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland ⏰ 8:30 AM-4:30 PM (last entry 3 PM) 💰 Adult $32.5 | Child $11 | Family pass $85 👟 Wear sturdy shoes—steamy, colorful walks await! 4️⃣ Agrodome Farm 📍 141 Western Road (15min from downtown) 🎫 Show + Tour: Adult $89 | Child $44 ⏰ 9 AM-5 PM 🦙 Highlights: Sheep shearing, alpaca petting, and tractor rides! 5️⃣ Blue Spring (Te Puna) 📍 Leslie Road, Putaruru (3h from Auckland) 💰 FREE! (Purest water in NZ 💧) 🌿 Currently partial access—but still magical for short walks. 🌟 Pro Tips Rent an SUV (more space for car seats/strollers). Book a hotel with hot pools (post-sightseeing soak = bliss). Keep it relaxed—no rushing! #NZFamilyTrip #RotoruaWithKids #NorthIslandRoadTrip