Rotorua
Rotorua, the heartland of New Zealand, is the host to some of the world’s most incredible forces. Surrounded by the unmistakable smell of sulphur, geysers and clouds of steam magically appear around the city giving it an incredible ‘other worldly’ feel. Here lives wonders like the Pohutu geyser, which erupts 20 times a day and can spout up to 100 feet. All around this geothermal hotspot there are mud pools that bubble and belch, warm geothermal pools and ponds and hot spring bath’s that create a kaleidoscope of colour.
With a deep-rooted Maori cultural heritage spanning from the 14th century, Rotorua is still considered Maori cultural centre of New Zealand. The first Maori inhabitant’s constructed villages and made use of the thermal areas boiling water. This natural resource successfully aided them in the use of cooking and warmth for houses, eliminating the dependence of fire. Here you can explore the unique culture of New Zealand’s Maori people.
| Te Puia / Whakawerawera |
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| Te Puia is a place of steaming vents, boiling mud pools, hot springs, boiling sulphurous pools and spectacular geysers. Visit Whakawerawera with our guided tours, Maori culture and National Carving and Weaving Schools. |
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| Agrodome |
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| The Agrodome Sheep Show is an exciting and informative insight into the world of New Zealand agriculture, featuring 19 breeds of sheep, sheep shearing, cow milking, lamb feeding as well as a full New Zealand dog trial. |
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| Polynesian Spa |
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| Rotorua’s Polynesian Spa is New Zealand’s leading international spa and voted as one of the top ten spas in the world (Medical and Thermal Spas) by Condé Nast Traveller. |
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| Skyline Rotorua |
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| Take in an interrupted 180 degree view while you sample the full buffet lunches and dinners in the fully licensed Cableway Restaurant and bar. The Luge is an exciting downhill cart ride suitable for all ages. |
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| Rainbow Springs |
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| Spread over 22 acres of parkland, Rainbow Springs offers a truly unique experience for anyone wanting to get to know New Zealand’s wonderful environment and animals, day or night. |
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| Wai-O-Tapu |
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Once called the closest thing to hell that exists on earth by Bernard Shaw, Wai-O-tapu (meaning the sacred waters) is one of the best places to observe a natural volcanic enviroment in New Zealand.
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