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Rotorua is the most popular and, inevitably, the most commercialised tourist destination on the North Island. It has the most energetic thermal activity in the country, with bubbling mud pools, gurgling hot springs, and gushing geysers. It's also a great place to catch traditional Maori ceremonies. Read Rotorua introduction
Rotorua is a small town - with lots to offer! The highlight of our trip was a morning of White Water Rafting on the Kaituna river. As a grade five river, there are thrills (and spills!) aplenty ... more
Rotorua sits on the edge of one of the most awesome and concentrated volcanic areas in the world. In every direction is tangible evidence of a riotous geological past extending back millions of years. The Te Arawa people settled the area in the mid-14th century, and it was their ancestors who began …
221km (137 miles) SE of Auckland; 86km (53 miles) S of Tauranga You'll smell Rotorua long before you see it. The sulfuric aroma in the air is an unmistakable prelude to geothermal things to come. It's this natural wonderland and the 11 major lakes in the area that are the draw for visitors. In fact, …
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