Rotorua in Central North Island of New Zealand

ROTORUA

Situated almost in the centre of New Zealand’s North Island, Rotorua is a small city that despite being one of the major tourist attractions in the North Island, still manages to retain some of the charming characteristics of a country town.

Central North Island

The area is a geothermal wonderland of geysers, boiling mud pools, and steaming craters – all accompanied by the interesting aroma of sulphur.

Surrounded by volcanoes, lakes, parks and recreational areas, it is a great place to go hiking or to view native flora and fauna. Great trout fishing, luging, skydiving and zorbing (another Kiwi invention!) are just a few of the many activities on offer.

Rotorua is also a centre where one can experience Maori cultural, be it watching Pounamu (Greenstone) being handcrafted to visiting a replica Pa (Maori fortress). It is a “must visit” if you want to learn about New Zealand’s Maori heritage and culture.

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