Rotorua being a smaller city compared with Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton or Christchurch does not have the population numbers to support dedicated gay bars, clubs or saunas. Gay visitors to Rotorua are not coming for these things - they are coming to experience one of the best holiday destinations that New Zealand offers.
Rotorua, New Zealand is a major tourist destination offering visitors here spectacular scenery, incredible geothermal wonders, lakes, rivers, forests, Maori cultural experiences and not to mention a vast amount of thrilling action activities.
For the adventurous traveller Rotorua provides Grade 5 white water rafting, zip-lining through untouched native forest, jet boating, Zorbing (Globe Riding), bungy jumping, mountain biking, 4WD off road experiences, and much, much more.
For those who prefer to take it easy, Rotorua has the best thermal hot pools, spas, scenic tours and free walks in the North Island.