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Nestled amid rolling hills and native forest, the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua boasts spa, adventure, outdoor and cultural activities galore. New Zealand’s top tourist destination has a thriving hospitality scene and is packed with sparkling lakes, scenic walking tracks and mountain bike trails so good they’re known around the world. Stunning parks and gardens have earned it the title of NZ’s most beautiful city six times in 11 years and world-first adrenalin activities such as the Shweeb and OGO make it an adventure destination to rival the best. The country’s Maori cultural heartland is infused with indigenous legends, music, food and art, and its fascinating history is told through interactive displays at Rotorua Museum and a wide range of indigenous culture attractions and geothermal parks. Rotorua’s volcanic activity has been harnessed to form leading mineral pool and spa treatment centres such as Wai Ora Spa and the world renowned Polynesian Spa Resort. A short drive from the city is Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park, a world-class attraction with a conservation programme aimed at saving the iconic kiwi from extinction. This compact little city is easy to navigate on foot, by tour bus or in an independent vehicle. It’s an unforgettable destination you’ll want to visit again and again.
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Local Knowledge
The town of Rotorua provides plenty of truly unique experiences to suit every kind of traveller on any kind of budget. Located on the Southern Lake Shore of Lake Rotorua, it is an international tourism icon and renowned as the heartland of Maori Culture in New Zealand.
It has a population of around 70,000 people with 35% being Maori. You can drive there from Auckland in around 4 hours or take a flight from Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch on Air New Zealand. Rotorua has one of the busiest domestic airports in New Zealand so be sure to book your flight in early to get a good price.
Whether seeking to experience Maori culture, geothermal earth forces, spa rejuvenation, thrills and adventure, or any of the other natural assets such as 16 lakes, some of the world’s best mountain biking trails, fantastic trout fishing and myriad forest walking tracks – Rotorua delivers it all!
Rotorua has a living, breathing landscape that consists of Geysers, mud pools and thermal springs, this unique geothermal activity has been attracting visitors to Rotorua since the 1800s. Whether you like mountain biking, fishing, bungy jumping, luging or just relaxing in the hot springs, no trip to New Zealand is complete without a visit to this tourist hot spot. Feel the earth’s raw power at Rotorua’s most active thermal park, Hell’s Gate. Features include New Zealand’s largest boiling whirlpool, the largest hot waterfall in the southern hemisphere and the Wai Ora spa with New Zealand’s only mud bath complex. A daily shuttle is available from Roturua’s city centre out to the complex.
Take a trip out to Redwoods forest, also known as Whakarewarewa Forest to try a bit of Mountain Biking on their amazing purpose built trails or take a walk along their nature tracks. Located only a 5-minute drive from the city centre it is definitely worth a visit.
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