Set in the middle of the North Island, above
the Pacific Ring of Fire, Rotorua has attracted
tourists since ages for its natural beauty,
distinct Maori - Tudor architecture, Maori settlements,
geothermal and volcanic regions, Forests and
crater lakes. Rotorua, leaves you speechless
until you wake up in the adventure sports and
leisure facilities available in the most beautiful
city in New Zealand.
Tourist attractions in Rotorua
Rotorua is steeped in Maori culture and valleys,
forests, lakes and rivers created by centuries
of volcanic activity are wrapped in Maori legends.
During your visit to Rotorua, in New Zealand
packages, you could explore the rich cultural
regions and natural resources with your family
and friends and get an idea of the power of
land forces that slowly but steadily are now
changing the face of the earth.
Visit Waimangu Volcanic Valley, Mount Tarawera
(last exploded in 1886), Lady Knox Geyser at
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, Pohutu Geyser
Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve (see the 30 m
high water shoots), hot water fall on the site
and Spa (Maori massage) , Hell 's Gate Park
thermal Polynesian Spa (mineral pools treatments
and skin), the only active volcano in New Zealand
at White Island, spa and Blue hot baths for
a rejuvenation of bath.
For a Maori cultural experience, tour Tamaki
Maori Village, New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts
Institute, Rotorua Museum of Art and History,
sites of excavations at Te Wairoa, and attend
a Maori concert followed by a dinner Hangi to
Mokoia Island, Rotorua.
Other attractions of Rotorua
In addition to the main attractions of the city,
you can also visit the surf beaches, farms,
gardens, spas and thermal pools, thermal and
Leisure Park, volcanoes, ski areas, national
park, and Mamaku Blue cellar (a large vineyard
in New Zealand) to get a taste of New Zealand’s
encapsulated diversity in each of its destinations.
Activities in the tourist attractions
in Rotorua
Rotorua is a haven for water sports enthusiasts.
The 11 major lakes including the spectacular
Lake Rotorua are ideal for cruises, kayaking,
skiing, sailing, Hamilton jet boat rides, paddleboat
rides, trout fishing and fishing. The crash
of rapids and waterfalls on wild rivers are
popular for rafting and paragliding.
Other popular activities that you can indulge
yourself in Rotorua, organized by visits to
New Zealand are natural spas, massages and mudpacks
Maori tour to Mount Tarawera 's summit, cycling
through giant sequoias in California Whakarewarewa
forest, and 26 km walk Rotorua, Blue Lake, Lake
Okareka Boardwalk, Okataina parkway, Tarawera
Falls or sulfur Point.
Getting to Rotorua
Rotorua national airport connects with Auckland,
Christchurch and Queenstown. You can also reach
Rotorua in a more spectacular i.e. a period
of 3 hours drive from Auckland International
Airport.
Theme roads
In addition to tours, you can also tour Rotorua
by road on motorways.
