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113-119 Lake Road, Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand
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Ohinemutu main square
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Is this possible? I would like to visit the Paradise springs lions, mud pits, hot springs and hangi.....
I am travelling alone, so not sure how to get there....is the airport a fair way out?
I am hoping it can be done in a day, early out of auckland, late back etc.
Yes, this is possible. I would rent a car, so you do not lose time to get from one place to the other in Rotorua. Those attractions are at rather distant locations. They do have shuttle services in Rotorua, though. But it would take you real big time to get around. The airport is quite a drive from the centre. I think a car would be the most time and cost effective solution.
Sissi
Hi Sissi, i would totally agree with you.
There is quite a bit to see so grab a car, make sure of the early start and some preparation of your route beforehand and you should have a great time.
I will be by myself so driving etc is a little worring....
The alternative would be to take a flight to Rotorua and rent a car at the airport, so you would avoid Auckland's traffic. But it would already take you a long time to get to AKL airport... So already half the day would be over.
Are you not driving at home?
Sissi
The road between Akl and Rotorua is fine and taking things easy should take you maybe 3-3.5 hrs, so definitely do-able although it does make for a big day. It's fairly straightforward.
I have booked a day trip with the naked bus....I arrive in Rotorua at noon and leave again at 4pm. The two things i really want to see are the pits, a dip in a spring and see the lions.
Anything else thatare only in Rotorua that i might do?
Not a lot more in this short time...
But you could perhaps also visit Rainbow Springs where they have a great kiwi breeding programme and kiwis, and as it is right beside the gondola you could take a gondola ride on Mt. Ngongotaha and get a great view of the lake, and a little bit further along the road is the Zorb (rolling down a hill in a giant ball), and 500 metres from there is the Agrodome with a very touristy but still funny and impressive sheep show.
Sure, this is already too much for the time given - but perhaps you can make a choice ;-)
Sissi
Can you suggest an itinery for me then.....drop off is the information centre...where i hope i can store my bag etc in loclers. Does any one know if that is available?
thanks
The 'Buried Village' is an excellent historical and cultural visit as well.
Do not know about lockers - but the shuttle bus to the attractions starts in front of the information centre.
The Buried Village is totally to the other direction, and further away, so I see no chance of including it in a 4 h itinary.
We spent a couple of hours at the Buried Village alone.
I THINK there are lockers at the main info centre. Failing that I would ask the coach driver to secure bags on the vehicle, maybe in the luggage hold.
Strictly speaking, I wouldn't call this a "fondest" memory, but rather an "interesting" memory. On the way to the coach, we saw a bunch of Maori children wearing nothing but a smile bathing in a natural spa despite the temperature not exceeding 45° (8ºC) that day.
Until I went to the World Championships in mountainbiking in Rotorua last year (2006) I was not really aware that this is probably the best place for cross country cycling in New Zealand. The Whakarewarewa Forest features a network of 40kms of mountainbike tracks which have delighted even the world's best professionals.
Those single tracks are not only suited to please cross-country bikers but include, for example, the National Downhill Track, and they are great for professionals and first-timers as well. The trails are graded from 2 to 6, and they are accessible from several carparks around the forest. For skilled riders there are several Outback Loop Trails on offer which take up to 3hrs - and a trail called No Brains... ;-)
From the steep tracks you have fantastic views over Lake Rotorua, other tracks lead along Green Lake and Blue Lake. But in total there are so many tracks and trails that you absolutely need a map. I cannot describe all the tracks in this limited space.
If you do not have your own bike you can hire one at several locations, especially a little company specialised in guided mountainbike tours. For those who want to explore the tracks on their own there is a shuttle service (but only on weekends) which can drop you off in the forest and pick you up at several other locations.
The map with all the tracks is the Whakarewarewa Forest Mountain Bike Map.
For all information about tracks, bike hire and services check:
http://rotorua.mtbclub.org.nz/
The bike hire and tour company is Planet Bike, it is located near SH5 to Taupo and the main MTB carpark (Waipa State Mill Rd).
Contact:
Planet Bike Ltd
89 Grand Vue Rd
Rotorua
Phone (07) 346 1717
E-mail : lennore@bikerotorua.co.nz
http://www.planetbike.co.nz
On the website of the MTB club you find more places for bike hire.
The company that offers the shuttle service to the top of the forest on Sat and Sun is Southstar Shuttles.
Phone (027) 654 3038 (weekends; during the week 6pm-8pm)
www.southstaradventures.com
The Agrodome turned out to be a worthwhile half-day trip for us and we got to see a lot of farm animals and see a working farm.
Yes, despite its rather lucrative tourism function, the Agrodome is also a working farm. It has many animals and not just sheep. We saw ostriches, deers, alpacas, cows, ducks etc and also kiwifruit trees, pines and grapevines at the Agrodome.
But right now, here is a display of the various kinds of sheep in NZ. Apparently there are about 30 or so varieties and are used depending on their wool or meat.
As you can see, the Merino sheep standing on top is the ultimate prize. It can cost up to a tens thousands of dollars for a prized Merino sheep. When we checked out the gift stores, we saw a Merino coat worth about $1100NZ.
Wai-O-Tapu (en Maorí Agua Sagrada) es una zona activa geotermal situada en la zona volcánica de Taupo , en la cual se pueden ver gran variedad de fenómenos geotermales .Es una ruta fácil que se puede hacer en 2 o 3 horas y con el olor a azufre constante vas viendo cráteres , lagunas de todos los colores , restos de azufre y otros minerales , fumarolas ... rodeado de un bosque y de ríos
Al entrar al parque te dan un mapa con las posibles rutas que puedes seguir y hay que mencionar los nombres tan sugestivos que tienen las distintas partes del parque : Baño del Diablo , Cráter del infierno , Catarátas del Velo Nupcial , Tinteros del Diablo , Géiser de Wai-O-Tapu ....
Wai-O-Tapu (Sacred Water in Maori) is a geothermal hotspot located in the Taupo volcanic zone, where can be viewed wide variety of geothermal events. It's an easy route that can be done in 2 or 3 hours and with the constant smell of sulfur you will see craters, lakes of all colours, traces of sulphur and other minerals, fumaroles ...all the time surrounded by forest and rivers with great views
When you enter the park you are given a map showing the possible routes you can follow and we must mention the names that are so suggestive for the different parts of the park as : the Devil's Bath, Crater of Hell, Bridal Veil Falls, Devil´s ink Pots , Geyser Wai-O-Tapu ....
Because of the volcanic activity, geothermal springs are all over the area. The water, whether it comes from the taps or in the swimming pool, has a sulfuric odour. Native Maoris used the springs for cooking.
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