Rotorua

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Whirinaki rainforest, Rotorua

Introducing Rotorua

Breathe in the sulphur-rich air of Rotorua and you’ve already got a taste of NZ’s most dynamic thermal area with spurting geysers, steaming hot springs and exploding mud pools. The Maori revered this place, naming one of the most spectacular springs Wai-O-Tapu (Sacred Waters). Today 35% of the population is Maori, with their cultural performances and traditional hangi as big an attraction as the landscape itself.

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Despite the pervasive eggy odour, ‘Sulphur City’ is one of the most touristed spots on the North Island with nearly three million visitors annually, bringing with them an energy and excitement typical of a true resort town.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009

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  1. horizzy avatar
    RE: A 3 week itinerary in NZ - would love some feedback/tips!

    by horizzy 13 September 2011

    You are really trying to squeeze too much in. Bay of Islands is lovely but as a local maybe I am spoiled I would only go up there if I…
  2. BenAndJo avatar
    A 3 week itinerary in NZ - would love some feedback/tips!

    by BenAndJo 11 September 2011

    Hi all My wife and I just got married and are taking our delayed honeymoon to New Zealand in December and absolutely can't wait. I've…
  3. jasmine86 avatar
    RE: New Zealand in Winter?

    by jasmine86 08 September 2011

    I'm from Colorado too, but spent quite a bit of time in NZ over the last couple of years. I must say (and you probably know this), Auckland…

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