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Rotorua

Highlights

  • Geothermal attractions
  • Maori culture and villages
  • Adventure and Spa & Wellness

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Rotorua will captivate you with its geothermal wonderland, intriguing Maori villages, thrilling adventure activities and stunning natural landscapes.

In Rotorua watch the famed Pohutu Geyser, the undisputed star of the Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley, erupt up to 20 times a day to heights of 30 metres
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Enjoy Rotorua's explosive beauty, Rotorua

Rotorua is part of the Taupō Volcanic Zone and has an array of spectacular geothermal features. From hissing fumaroles and colourful sinter terraces to bubbling mud pools and spouting geysers, Rotorua’s geothermal wonderland has been drawing visitors since the 1800s.

Rotorua's geothermally heated water and mineral-enriched mud play a special role in local spa culture with a range of health, spa and wellness therapies on offer. Relax in a lake edge thermal hot pool, or a naturally occurring hot spring in an attractive bush setting.  

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