Play the city game of Rotorua
An interactive adventure through Rotorua. Join the Order of the Secret Map, solve puzzles and uncover highlights and hidden gems at your own pace.
The story
The Order of the Secret Map
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Rotorua that ordinary visitors never fully see. Feel the earth breathe beneath your feet, watch the mud pools bubble like ancient stories, and listen to the whispers of Māori spirits dancing through the steam. The shimmering lake reflects the deep magic hidden here.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Rotorua on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Rotorua blends a classic city walk with an escape game. You get a real tour guide in your pocket that takes you past the must-see landmarks of Rotorua and the hidden gems only locals know.
No schedules, no group, no headset. You play the city walk whenever you want, at your own pace. Perfect for things to do in Rotorua — solo, with friends, with kids, or as an activity for a city break, bachelor party or team outing.
Along the way you solve puzzles, collect letters and uncover the mystery of The Order of the Secret Map. A unique way to get to know Rotorua — more than a regular walking tour, and a fraction of the price of a live guide.
Why players love CityWalkGems
At your pace
No schedules or groups. Start, pause and resume whenever you want.
Highlights + gems
The must-sees plus spots even locals sometimes miss.
Story in every street
History and mystery woven through the city itself.
A fraction of a guide
A real private guide in your pocket, for a fraction of the price.
What you'll see in Rotorua
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Rotorua that ordinary visitors never fully see. Feel the earth breathe beneath your feet, watch the mud pools bubble like ancient stories, and listen to the whispers of Māori spirits dancing through the steam. The shimmering lake reflects the deep magic hidden here.
Along the way you'll pass Kuirau Park, Kuirau Park - Mud Pools, Rotorua Night Market, Te Pa Tu - The Gathering Place, Government Gardens and 3Mirage — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 2 hidden gems in Rotorua that only locals know about.
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Ready for the adventure?
Start your mission in Rotorua
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