Rotorua area Travel Guide
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The distinctive smell of sulphur fumes soon announces that you’ve arrived in the Rotorua area. One of the Pacific's most active thermal regions, the Rotorua area is famous around the world for its vibrant Maori culture, and its magnificent lakes and thermal areas. At the edge of Lake Rotorua’s deep blue waters,
Rotorua is surrounded by spectacular examples of bubbling mud pools, spouting geysers and steaming fumaroles. Whakarewarewa Forest Park and the vast Kaingaroa Forest add to the scenic appeal of Rotorua area, with wonderful walking and mountain biking tracks to explore.
Rotorua has a long Maori history and it’s a great place to experience Maori culture and traditions. You can visit a marae and be part of a traditional powhiri (welcome), or sample a succulent hangi (Maori feast) or native bush tucker. Numerous other activities include trout springs, farm shows, gondola and luge rides and thermal hot pools, or enjoy the fantastic trout fishing at
Ngongotaha, and the tranquil country gardens of
Reporoa.