A free day inside the restored Rotorua Museum on 21 November and new signs for inner-city parking
The restored Rotorua Museum building opens to everyone for one day on Saturday 21 November, with free entry, live music and food trucks. Temporary pink and orange signs now mark where the inner city's two parking zones meet. Fog is forecast for Friday, with light drizzle on Saturday and Sunday.
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Free day inside the restored Rotorua Museum on Saturday 21 November
The restored Rotorua Museum building in the Government Gardens will be open to everyone for one day on Saturday 21 November, with free entry, live music, food trucks and family activities outside.
Read the storyTransportPink and orange signs now mark where Rotorua's inner-city parking zones meet
Temporary pink and orange signs are going up from Monday 9 November at the boundaries between Zone 1 and Zone 2 in Rotorua's inner city, after a council survey found some drivers were still unsure where each zone begins.
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New Zealand teams take on India in Tauranga in three sports from 13 November
Two Black Caps one-day internationals at Bay Oval, free beach volleyball at Mount Main Beach and free 3x3 basketball at Mercury Baypark are on from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November.
Read on Explore TaurangaHamiltonHamilton Gardens wins national tourism award after five years of change
Hamilton Gardens has won the ServiceIQ Tourism Excellence Award for small-to-medium businesses, a national tourism award presented at this year's ceremony in Christchurch.
Read on Explore HamiltonTaupōSupercars confirmed for Taupō on 14 to 16 May 2027, with tickets on sale in late November
The ITM Taupō Super 440 will run at Taupō International Motorsport Park from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 May 2027. Tickets go on sale in the week starting Monday 23 November.
Read on Explore TaupōThis weekend
Forecast from Open-Meteo, checked Thursday 1:54pm. This Weekend has the latest forecast from Friday.
Petals of Light Exhibition
Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa
Details and ticketsFreeFri 13 Nov · until Fri 4 DecMaterial World
The Arts Village
Details and ticketsFrom $37Sat 14 Nov · 7:30pmHoani Hotene - It's Getting Hot-ene, So Tell Me All Your Jokes
Sir Howard Morrison Centre
Details and ticketsEverything on in Rotorua this week
Event details from Eventfinda. Times and prices can change, so check with the organiser before you go.
Get outside
War Memorial Park Rotorua: Lakefront Heritage Site and Redevelopment
Nestled by the serene lakeside, War Memorial Park honors Rotorua’s heritage—discover the hidden gems waiting for you within this remarkable tribute.
Read the guideWaimangu Volcanic Valley Rotorua: Geothermal Walk and Cruise
Open the door to Waimangu Volcanic Valley, a geothermal wonderland filled with breathtaking landscapes and secrets waiting to be uncovered.
Read the guideNorthern Tarawera Track Rotorua: Lakeshore Tramp from Tarawera Outlet to Humphries Bay
An Advanced DOC tramping track along Lake Tarawera’s northern shore from the Tarawera Outlet to Humphries Bay, reached by boat or connecting tracks.
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