Things to see in Rotorua - What to see in Rotorua

Rotorua is situated in the Bay of Plenty, in the heart of the North Island of New Zealand, about 230 kilometres southeast of the country's most populous city, Auckland.

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Of all the things to do in Rotorua, travellers come to discover the volcanic phenomena and learn about the rich Maori culture of New Zealand.

Pohutu Geyser is the undisputed star of the places to visit in Rotorua. It is located in the Whakarewarewa thermal valley and erupts up to 20 times daily with heights of up to 30 metres. Hell's Gate is the most active geothermal reserve in New Zealand and has the Southern Hemisphere's largest thermal waterfall and the only geothermal mud pools nationwide. It is another of the highlights of the attractions in Rotorua.

If you are wondering what to do in Rotorua, the buildings and public places contain many monuments to Maori culture. The beautiful Government Gardens is in the Waahi Tapu area and is sacred to the Maori, with a fascinating past as a battlefield and cemetery.

Other Rotorua attractions in town include the museum, where you can learn the history of Te Arawa people, the original inhabitants of Rotorua. There are things to see in Rotorua that deserve a mention, like the pool Blue Baths, which is also a museum.

Other Rotorua activities include visiting the sites excavated in the village of Te Wairoa, which were
buried by the eruption of Mount Tarawera in 1886. Find all the information you need about stuff to do in Rotorua on minube and book your next trip now!.

Activities in Rotorua

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Rotorua: Tamaki Māori Village Cultural Experience

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57.65 £

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White Island Day Tour from Whakatane or Rotorua

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100.74 £

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