Rotorua in Review
Located on the south shore of Lake Rotorua in the Bay of Plenty region, New Zealand, the city of Rotorua can best be described as a geothermal wonder. Steam rises from paths and cracks, the smell of sulphur hangs in the air and boiling mud pools, geysers, volcanoes and silica terraces are all part of the earth forces that will literally move you.
Many visitors are attracted by the pink and with terraces where they can relax and rejuvenate in natural therapeutic waters.
Adventure is all around. An amazing mix of attractions, from trips on the lakes, mountain biking on the world’s best trails or walking a volcano to rafting the highest waterfall in the Southern Hemisphere, turn this award winning city into a quality family destination. The 16 lakes, shaped by former volcanic activity, are linked like a chain and surrounded by beautiful scenic tracts of bush, forest and farmland.
Rotorua is the heartland of New Zealand’s Maori culture and is extremely rich in heritage. The Maoris are renowned hosts who will enchant and amaze you with their warm-heartedness, proud spirit, deep sense of history and great sense of humour. People will welcome you with a “Rotorua – feel the spirit – Manaakitang” and let you take part in wonderful cultural activities. Enjoy an evening of traditional storytelling and savour local delicacies in the form of an earth-oven cooked meal.
From our editor V.White – United Kingdom