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8 Mountain Biking

With its expansive forests it’s no surprise Rotorua, aka the city of trails, is home to world-class mountain biking tracks. The Redwoods’ 130km of tracks caters to all levels or interest, whether you’re a family of speed demons or just beginners. You can hire bikes for two hours, a half or full day, or multiple adventures. If the kids aren’t quite ready for their own wheels, Happy Ewe Cycle Tours have child seats and tandem trailers. redwoods.co.nz happyeyetours.com

park is home to New Zealand trout, birds, farm animals and a pride of lions. Set in native bush, the park is a lovely place to spend the day, walking, patting and hand-feeding friendly goats, donkeys and sheep, and catching the lion feeding. paradisev.co.nz

9 3D Art Gallery

For an art excursion that won’t bore, enter the third dimension at Rotorua’s 3D Trick Art gallery. A first of its kind in New Zealand, the gallery has 50 paintings created by some of the world’s best 3D painters. The works at first appear onedimensional,

7 Tree Walk

Rotorua’s forests are a destination within themselves. The famous Whakarewarewa or Redwoods Forest is home to 5600ha of native bush and a magnificent stand of California Coastal Redwoods. For a unique, birds-eye view of these ancient giants, take the family for a peaceful stroll on this suspended walk. The short trek is made of 23 suspension bridges up to 12m high. You’re above ground but it’s a low adrenalin-activity suitable for all ages, no harnesses required. treewalk.co.nz but once the correct angle is found, the optical illusions come to life and look even better in photos. 3dtrickart.co.nz

10 Agrodome

If your family has ever wanted a field trip to the farm, Rotorua’s Agrodome is the place to go for all things rural. Watch the award-winning sheep show, cow milking and dog demonstrations. There’s also the farm and orchard and a nursery to end your visit with cuddles and pics with baby animals. agrodome.co.nz