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1 Review This attraction consists of a serious of geothermal pools and bush walks and the infamous Lady Knox Geyser. They are located just south of Rotorua and are best reached by car. You should buy your...
1 Review Skyline Skyrides take you up 487m above sea level to a fun on Mt Ngongotaha which overlooks Rotorua, Lake Rotorua and the surrounding areas. There is a restaurant and bar at the top which of course...
1 Review The Agrodome is a 160 hectare working sheep and cattle farm which gives international visitors a real hands on live experience of farming. There is complete interaction with goats, cattle, sheep, deer...
2 Reviews The Rotorua Art & History Museum (Te Whare Taonga O Te Arawa) has some nice exhibits and contains artifacts that display the cultural heritage of the Arawa tribe, who were the main pre-European...
1 Review Hells Gate: Rotorua's fiercest thermal area and largest active mud volcano, NZ's largest boiling whirlpool, largest hot water fall in southern hemisphere, naturally hot mineral foot pools, water &...
40 kms of cycling tracks around Rotorua
Kakapo2 Says: 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...
worldkiwi Says: Rotorua is at the heart of forestry country. Vast swathes of the Bay of Plenty region are planted in exotic pine plantations for industrial forestry. On highway...
Lake Okataina ~ a tucked away little gem!
allikat Says: I think that Lake Okataina is one of New Zealands little known gems. Tucked away at the end of a long and winding single track road, the lake is surrounded by...
ATXtraveler Says: In the 1800's the most exciting place to go on your visit to Rotorua would be Lake Tarawera, which was the gateway to the Pink and White Terraces. Today however...
Craters of the Moon, Wairakei Tourist Park
wkcsmt Says: Does the moon actually looks like this?? Be an astronaut & check it out. As far as I know, it's free!!It's about 30 minutes walk discovering the bubbling...
wkcsmt Says: For those not so keen on climbing, or ran out of time to do the volcanic tour (or for whatever reason it may be) ... drive down Tarawera Road (off SH5 - Te Ngae...
kiwigal_1 Says: While I was in Rotorua I had the pleasure of experiencing a wonderful Aix Massage at the QE Health Centre in Rotorua.QE Health is a world class centre for the...
worldkiwi Says: The Blue and Green Lakes are just a few minutes drive east of Rotorua city centre. To get there, take the airport road (SH30) and turn off at Tarawera Road....
kiwigal_1 Says: The Blue Baths are recently restored thermal pools. They were built in the 1930's in the Spanish architectural style but fell into disrepair and was closed...
M0B1US Says: The stunning Huka Falls are not very high, being only 11 metres high, but it is the sheer force and magnitude of watching 220,000 litres per second of water...
b1bob Says: All good things have to come to and end. The wake-up call came at 5.30. At that time, after 4 hours of sleep, mumbling expletives under my breath, cussing the...
b1bob Says: We landed in Auckland at 9.00 (local time). I wasn't expecting Jonathan at the airport because I told him I would ring him from the hotel in Auckland. On...
Long Drive through the countryside
b1bob Says: We passed by hills more remote and even more populated by sheep. Someone brought along a cassette, but all the songs were American by the likes of Jimmy Buffet,...
b1bob Says: What sets these apart from others is the presence of so-called glow worms. I don't believe in glow worms. I believe they are really thousands of points of light...
kenmerk Says: For an enjoyable (and free) day away from the main tourist circuit, try Kerosene Creek. It's a natural hot spring river, complete with waterfalls, that is just...
keeweechic Says: Lake Taupo was formed by enormous volcanic explosions, the biggest being in 186AD. The lake is internationally acclaimed for its year-round trout fishing. There...
keeweechic Says: The caves have been in existence for more than 100 years and attracting people from all over the world. You can take a guided tour through the limestone cave...
olust Says: Two lakes, that can be seen from the same spot
rozehill Says: A wonderful drive to see this magnificent lake, great for boating, jet skiiing etc
tuff Says: On the way to Rotorua, I had to take a picture of this “dog house”.
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Regal Palms 5 Star City Resort Rotorua
2 Reviews and 126 Opinions We stayed at this resort for only one night, but one night is all you need to know that this resort...
Novotel Royal Lakeside Rotorua
2 Reviews and 624 Opinions Spent two days at this very well located hotel. Room was very nice, but staff left alot to be...
1 Review and 44 Opinions We had a very nice stay in this hostel. We had a very nice en suite, which was very comfortable if...
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On the way to Rotorua, I had to take a picture of this “dog house”.
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Q: I have only about 6 hours in Rotorua. What is the one thing I should do? Is it easy to get to different things to do or are they...
A: You've got to see the boiling mud pits, that's for sure. There are hotspots in Rotorua where volcanic activity makes it possible for the locals to cook some of their food...
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Rotorua is a hub of activity, with much going on within a reasonable small area. Rotorua lies on the shores of Lake Rotorua and apart from the whiff of sulphur, is a great place! Actually, you very......
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Rotorua ~ what a great place! I have visited a couple of times now, only managing to spend a couple of days here each time, and with so much to see, do and experience here, it is going to take me...
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Sarah and I spent a couple days here in Rotorua after several recommendations from the others we met. We definitely had a great time as there is so much to do. Hope you enjoy this place!
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Clean Steam - Smell Hell - Culture Capital
You would think Maori land should look a little more exotic. But the hills around Rotorua are as green as the pine-covered Black Forest. Ok, not all trees are pines, and the bush is dotted with old......
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Rotorua, main tourist attraction in North Island.
Rotorua is an attractive city, on the edge of a lake, with plenty of thermal activity and in the background you can see Mt Tarawera, full of character and intrigue with Maori folklore. As well as...
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