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 [More]