Rotorua Walking Festival

The Rotorua Walking Festival is an annual event set to occur from the 15th to the 16th of March, 2025. The festival showcases the natural beauty of Rotorua, characterized by lush forests, native bushlands, tranquil lakes, public parks, and unique geothermal features.

The information provided here is based on the last event and may be subject to changes. Updates will be made as more details become available.

2025 marks the 32nd year of the Rotorua Walking Festival. The event caters to participants of varying abilities with a range of walking trails. On Saturday, the festival features trails in the scenic Whakarewarewa Forest. On Sunday, the event moves to the town, with trails winding through the lakefront and around the Government Gardens.

Walking is a form of exercise accessible to everyone, with most trails requiring only a comfortable pair of shoes.

The event on Saturday includes a Parent Centre Walk in Whakarewarewa Forest. Sunday’s line-up includes a S.P.C.A Dog Walk and a Fun Walk, amongst other town walks.