Rotorua New Zealand travel, tourism and accommodation information. Highlights include Waimangu Volcanic Valley, Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley, Mount Tarawera. The seething power of inner earth comes to the surface in Rotorua.
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Rotorua is a region of fascinating geothermal activity where the seething power of inner earth comes to the surface.
The Rotorua district is located on the southern shore of Lake Rotorua in the Bay of Plenty region of the North Island of New Zealand. It has a population of approximately 53,000 and about half are Maori.
The district is located 60 kilometres south of Tauranga, 105 kilometres south-east of Hamilton and 82 kilometres north-east of Taupo.
Rotorua is one of the original tourist destinations in New Zealand—it has been welcoming visitors for more than 200 years. From the moment people arrive in Rotorua they know they're somewhere quite different.
The scent of sulphur in the air is characteristic of Rotorua. At nearby geothermal hotspots, there are spouting geysers, boiling mud pools and warm geothermal springs. Silica terraces are naturally decorated with a kaleidoscope of colours.
Rotorua is the heartland of New Zealand Maori culture, and visitors have the opportunity to experience the warm spirit of Te Maori.
Although most of the Maori population live in the urban areas, there are about 35 marae (meeting grounds) in the Rotorua district. You may be lucky enough to stay as a guest on a marae—an unforgettable experience. Or you could catch a Maori cultural performance, where stories are relayed through beautiful song and dance.
You can also indulge in a traditional hangi feas—the food is cooked below the ground in earthen ovens.
The Rotorua region is also one of New Zealand's prime trout fishing spots—you're practically guaranteed a catch, especially if a local professional guide is hired. Many of the volcanic crater lakes are home to a plentiful stock of trophy-sized rainbow trout.
Rotorua is fast becoming known as "Nature's Spa of the South Pacific". After a hard day's sightseeing or strenuous activity, visitors can relax with a soak in the healing waters of the geothermal hot springs, or totally unwind by choosing from a selection of therapeutic spa and massage therapies.
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Regional Information
Key information and facts about the Rotorua region.
Activity Highlights
Major activities and attractions in the Rotorua region.
Scenic Highlights
Major natural attractions in the Rotorua region.
History
History of the Rotorua region.
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