Lake Rotorua
Lake Rotorua is the largest lake in the district and the most productive trout fishery in New Zealand. The city of Rotorua is sited on its southern shore, and the town of Ngongotaha is at the western edge of the lake. Due to geothermal activity in the area, Lake Rotorua has a high sulphur content that causes the lake water to have an unusual yellowish-green hue.
Sitting in the centre of Lake Rotorua is Mokoia Island - probably New Zealand's best-known lake island, and is closely associated with one of the best-known Māori legends, that of Hinemoa and Tutanekai.
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Today Mokoia Island is a sanctuary to endangered birds and wildlife.
Due to geothermal activity in the area, (including still active geysers and hot mud pools), Lake Rotorua has a high sulphur content that causes the lake water to have an unusual yellowish-green hue.
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BLACK SWAN LAKESIDE BOUTIQUE HOTEL & SPA - Rotorua
BLACK SWAN LAKESIDE BOUTIQUE HOTEL & SPA - Rotorua
Mobile-friendly - Located right on the edge of Lake Rotorua with a backdrop of mature gardens is the Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel & Spa. This luxurious accommodation option fuses classic sophistication and contemporary chic to create a thoroughly modern, unique, and personalised lodge style service. On-site dining. 5-star accommodation, 5 minutes from Rotorua City.
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CJAYS CRUISE VISITOR TOURS - Tauranga
CJAYS CRUISE VISITOR TOURS - Tauranga
Waitomo Caves / Hobbiton Movie Set Combo. Small group tours designed for cruise ship passengers arriving at the port of Tauranga (Mount Maunganui). Visit Waitomo Caves then Cjays take you on a scenic country drive to the Hobbiton Movie Set and Farm - Lord of the Rings set. We then take you back to your ship.
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EZYFISHING CHARTERS - Bay of Plenty
EZYFISHING CHARTERS - Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty fishing with your owner/operator guide Lindsay Hunt. Choose between inshore saltwater, coastal saltwater fishing or freshwater fishing. Taupo and Rotorua lakes, Whakatane and White Island, Tauranga. Whether you are after a world famous Taupo or Rotorua trout, White Island Kingfish or Inshore Snapper fishing in Whakatane, Ezyfishing Charters can help.
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HAMURANA SPRINGS WALK - Rotorua
HAMURANA SPRINGS WALK - Rotorua
Hamurana Springs is a wonderful place to perk yourself up with a non-strenuous short walk (½hr tops) in a tranquil setting, far away from the drama of daily life. And the water! Crystal clear but laced with shades of turquoise, jade and emerald, it looks so inviting it's hard to resist throwing your clothes off and diving right in.
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KATOA LAKE ROTORUA JET & PARASAILING - Rotorua
KATOA LAKE ROTORUA JET & PARASAILING - Rotorua
Mobile-friendly - On the shores of scenic Lake Rotorua, Katoa offers an endless range of activities, combining sightseeing and the cultural aspects of the surrounding area with speed, spins and adrenalin. People of all ages and groups are welcome to step aboard our jetboat and cruise with us across Lake Rotorua or enjoy the exhilaration of Katoa Jet & Parasailing.
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KOURA LODGE - Rotorua
KOURA LODGE - Rotorua
Mobile-friendly - Koura Lodge offers boutique, lakeside, bed and breakfast accommodation in Rotorua, New Zealand. Enjoying an unrivalled lakefront location, Koura Lodge is at the centre of it all. Just five minutes' drive to the city centre and even closer to many of Rotorua's world famous attractions.
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LAKE ROTORUA HOTEL - Rotorua
LAKE ROTORUA HOTEL - Rotorua
Mobile-friendly - Nestled beside the beautiful, mystic shores of Lake Rotorua, this contemporary hotel is positioned right in the heart of this unique geothermal region. Just an easy 15 minute stroll or 5 minute drive to Rotorua CBD, the hotel affords easy access to the astonishing array of cultural, adventure and recreational activities available in this amazing area.
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PADDLE BOARD ROTORUA - Lake Rotorua
PADDLE BOARD ROTORUA - Lake Rotorua
Mobile-friendly - Amazing guided tours of Rotorua's scenic lakes and nature surrounds, while experiencing the freedom of paddle boarding. Our Glowworm paddleboard tour is perfect for all skill levels. Enjoy a breathtaking scenic sunset paddle across the lake before adventuring through caves filled with constellations of glowworms.
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RAMADA RESORT BY WYNDHAM ROTORUA MARAMA
RAMADA RESORT BY WYNDHAM ROTORUA MARAMA
Ramada Rotorua on New Zealand's North Island offers a great variety of resort facilities to keep you entertained on holidays. Hire a kayak and paddle around the Ohau Channel just outside your apartment or cast a line from the resort's waterfront.
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Christmas Dine & Dance Party
Dance the night away! You’ve worked hard all year and now is the time to kick off your heels and have a fun night with friends! The evening includes a rockin’ live band, cash bar and buffet meal. View the menu ...
Where: Princes Gate Hotel, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Address: 1057 Arawa St, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
From: 6:30pm on Saturday 23rd November 2019
To: 10:30pm on Friday 6th December 2019
Oh What A Glorious Night
Join us for an evening of rousing carols accompanied by the Rotorua Brass Ensemble. The Choir will perform a series of new and contemporary carols together with a stunning young local soloist and a few Christmas ...
Where: Mokoia Intermediate, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Address: Brent Road, Owhata, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
From: 7:30pm on Friday 6th December 2019
To: 4:00pm on Saturday 7th December 2019
The Big British Bash - Top of The Pops Party
Ever fancied a holiday to England? Well get your best British accent ready ‘cos we’re off to London to visit The Queen! Join our UK Holiday, be swept away to the land of Yorkshire Pud and mushy peas, and see for ...
Where: The Blue Baths, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Address: Queens Drive, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
From: 7:00pm on Friday 29th November 2019
To: 12:00am on Sunday 15th December 2019
TWS Paradise Valley Speedway Teams Racing
Teams racing for Superstocks doesn't happen too often at TWS Paradise Valley Speedway so don't miss this one, along with Teams Racing for the Stockcar Class as well. Great speedway racing supported by Ministocks, ...
Where: TWS Paradise Valley Speedway, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Address: 105 Paradise Valley Rd, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
From: 7:00pm on Saturday 7th December 2019
To: 10:30pm on Saturday 7th December 2019
Giant 2W Gravity Enduro - Race 2
Race 2 of 3. Race 2, leading in to Christmas, will take on a mixture of some of the world famous flow tracks and for the longer event riders, add in a couple of the more recent technical tracks. The Rotorua Giant 2W ...
Where: Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Address: Long Mile Rd, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
From: 10:00am on Saturday 7th December 2019
To: 4:00pm on Saturday 7th December 2019
BOP Blues Club Christmas Jamfest
Set Christmas off with some fantastic Blues Music get up and "Jam" with our regular players. 4pm - 6pm Open Jam - 6pm - 9pm Proudly featured bands - Nikau & The Natives - The Blues Busters - Browndog and The Muttely - ...
Where: Rotorua Citizens Club, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Address: 1146 Rangiuru St, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
From: 4:00pm on Saturday 7th December 2019
To: 11:30pm on Saturday 7th December 2019
Friends of The Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Rotorua Library run a book sale at Kuirau Park on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month. Funds raised go towards projects supported by the Friends of the Library. Anyone can join the Friends of ...
Where: Kuirau Park, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Address: Corner of Ranolf St & Lake Rd, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
From: 9:00am on Saturday 6th July 2019
To: 1:00pm on Saturday 7th December 2019

Rotorua District Library Book Sale
Book sale on the first, 3rd & Holiday Saturday of each month. The books, at bargain prices, include adult and children’s fiction, non-fiction, and graphic novels/comics. Also music, jigsaws and magazines. ...
Where: Kuirau Park, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Address: Corner of Ranolf St & Lake Rd, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
From: 9:00am on Saturday 16th November 2019
To: 1:00pm on Saturday 21st December 2019
Museum Community Christmas Tree: Rākau Kirihimete
After the overwhelming success of last year’s Rotorua Museum Community Christmas Tree, we are again asking our generous local community to donate gifts to a great cause. Starting Monday 2 December 2019 the Rotorua ...
Where: Rotorua Library, Te Aka Mauri, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Address: 1127 Haupapa Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
From: 9:00am on Monday 2nd December 2019
To: 4:00pm on Monday 6th January 2020
Justice of The Peace Service Centre
A Justice of the Peace will be available in Meeting Room 3 (Second Floor) at the library to assist you with witnessing your signature, taking statutory declarations and affidavits, certifying copies of originals and 18+ ...
Where: Rotorua Library, Te Aka Mauri, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Address: 1127 Haupapa Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
From: 10:00am on Saturday 29th June 2019
To: 12:00pm on Saturday 21st December 2019