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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New Zealand Tour. October 5th/6th & 7th 2011. Rotorua and Kaitiaki Adventures, Whitewater Rafting and Sledging The Kaituna River.
Blog: Midwife Moira's Travel Blog. With Emirates Cabin Crew on the side. - 19 December 2011
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The Weekly Photo: Sulfur Pools in Rotorua
Blog: Nomadic Matt's Travel Site - 28 August 2011
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Learning to Love the Spa – A Global Journey Through Thermal Springs and Pools
Blog: Landlopers - 26 August 2011
Being American as I am, I always thought the term ‘spa’ referred to a place where people go to receive massage treatments, facials and pedicures. Once in a while I would notice people calling their Jacuzzi a ‘spa’ but I quickly dismissed it. It wasn’t...Copyright LandLopers All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.
