Destination Rotorua Marketing general manager Oscar Nathan said it was another good news story for the region after Rotorua's mountain biking trails were named in the top eight in the world by The Red Bulletin magazine in May.
"It's tremendous to see Pohutu Geyser and Waimangu Volcanic Valley make it on this list.
"Seeing the likes of White Island on there as well, which albeit isn't in our immediate vicinity, but is a huge draw card for us and visitation across the wider region, is also great to see.
"It goes to show how important and valuable our natural assets and resources are to our overall [tourism] proposition," he said.
Waimangu Volcanic Valley staff member Lone Clausen said it was wonderful to be included as one of the world's top tourist sights.
"We are really lucky to be able to work at the best volcanic attraction in Rotorua. The Inferno [crater] is absolutely beautiful as is our lake [Rotomahana]," she said.
Other New Zealand sights to feature were Auckland's Sky Tower as second-best breathtaking viewing platform, the Rainbow Warrior as sixth best underwater sight, the Shotover River by speedboat was ranked seventh best mightiest river and Northland's Tane Mahuta was ranked forth most iconic tree.
