What to buy: Rotorua is a great place to buy traditional Maori crafts such as woodcrafts, jade jewellery and items, the ever popular and visible Tiki, which is an important symbol of good luck. Also a good town to also buy other goods, woollen products, also Paua Shell jewellery, bowls - many beautiful items made of Paua.
Written May 23, 2003
The two main streets are Tutanekai and Hinemoa and the City Focus Square is within walking distance, providing the services an information centre. There is an abundance of craft and souvenir shops so if something uniquely New Zealand is what you are wanting, this is the place to get it. There are also clothing and fashion stores, ice cream parlours, sporting goods, pharmacies and of course restaurants and cafes.
Written Sep 1, 2002
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The two main streets are Tutanekai and Hinemoa and the City Focus Square is within walking distance, providing the services an information centre. There is an...
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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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