Travel

Rotorua is 50 miles from the Bay of Plenty on New Zealand’s north island.

The region is one of the earth’s most ancient adventure playgrounds, where high adrenaline adventures take place amongst volcanic mountains and rivers.

• Five-minutes from the centre of town is Whakarewarewa, a living village with around 500 hot pools and active geysers.
• The Te Arawa people have co-existed with the landscape for more than 600 years. Learn about Maori traditions such as carving and tattooing at the Te Puia Cultural Centre.
• In 1886 Mt Tarawera erupted, engulfing villages and entombing over 150 people. Visit Te Wairoa, the Buried Village, just a short drive out of town.
• Visit the deepest spring on the North Island at Hamurana, where an astonishing 1,000,000 gallons of crystal clear water is released every hour.
• Shoot the grade 5 rapids though the spectacular gorges of Kaituna River or ride on a high-speed jet boat for high octane thrills.
• Learn about one of the country’s most successful kiwi conservation centres at Rainbow Springs or enjoy one of the hugely popular farm shows at the Agrodome.

At the end of a day well spent, soothe and rejuvenate in Rotorua’s healing waters. Waters that have travelled from deep within the earth, to meet travellers from all over the world, for centuries.