Rotorua

Rotorua epitomizes New Zealand, from geysers and therapeutic thermal springs to sheep farm and Maori marae tours.

Rotorua’s striking gardens, cobbled streets and fascinating mix of Maori and English Tudor architecture give the city a significant point of difference. From the moment you arrive, the scent of sulfur tells you that Rotorua is different. Steam escapes from crevices in the ground, gardens bloom alongside bubbling craters and geysers shoot for the sky.

One hundred sixty years after the first Europeans arrived to “spa” in Rotorua, visitors are still enjoying the therapeutic properties of the geothermal resources. Mineral pools, mud wraps and massages will leave you feeling rejuvenated. In Rotorua’s geothermal villages, the tradition of guiding and sharing cultural heritage has been passed down through the generations. You’ll find it expressed with true warmth and energy.

Rotorua’s community philosophy is beautifully expressed with the word “manaakitanga”, a deep-rooted Maori concept of hospitality. Manaakitanga encom-passes the cultural strength of Rotorua’s people, the amazing geothermal earth forces of the region, and the natural beauty of the forests, lakes and rivers.

Recommended Restaurants

Aorangi Peak Licensed Restaurant Mountain Road 07 347 0036
Peppers On the Point Lake Rotorua 07 348 4868

Special Events

Jan 27-28 Opera in the Park
Apr 5-8 Jambalaya Music and Dance Festival
Jul 4-7 National Bank Young Farmer Contest