If there is one place in New Zealand that no visitor should miss, then it has to be Rotorua. Nestled on the shores of Lake Rotorua, the city is the gateway to a region packed with activities and experiences to satisfy every traveler. Whether it be walking thru volcanic valleys alive with exploding geysers, boiling mud and steaming hot pools, interacting with local Maori and discovering their deep culture, exploring the beauty of the many lakes and forests, challenging yourself on one of the many adventure activities, or relaxing in one of the regions hot natural mineral pools- you have truly found one of the most unique and beautiful destinations on earth worthy of three days exploration and discovery.
Visitors have been drawn to Rotorua for over 150 years to see the amazing geothermal wonders the city and surrounding region is famous for it. Once here they discover a region with so many attractions and diversity they find it hard to leave. Today, a thriving tourism industry showcases some off the best experiences and accommodation New Zealand has to offer.
Some of your highlights may include:
- Experiencing the raw power of the earth and the geo-thermal wonders
- Discovering Maori culture sure to have a lasting impact on you
- Challenging yourself on one of the many adventure activities - many which are world firsts.
- Enjoying a hot soak in the healing properties of one of the hot mineral pool facilities
- Taking in the breathtaking surroundings while swimming in one of the freshwater lakes
- Walking amongst native forests or the mighty Redwood Forest Exploring the history of the devastating 1886 Mt Tarawera Volcanic Eruption
- Viewing amazing geo-thermal wonders from a helicopter or plane
- Mountain biking some of the best mountain bike trails in the world
- Spending a day catching a trophy trout on any of the spectacular Rotorua lakes
- Relaxing with a truly Rotorua experience - a mud bath
- Enjoying a round of golf on a steaming golf course
- Indulging in the luxury of some of the finest lodges in the world Savouring indigenous Maori cuisine.
Rotorua has something for everyone, the independent traveller, the family, the honeymooner, the budget traveller or the ultimate luxury seeker -it's all here.
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