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Rotorua, New Zealand Tourism

Rotorua Tourism

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Bubbling mineral springs and pools promise maximum relaxation in Rotorua, on New Zealand's North Island. Therapeutic hot mud pools, dramatic geysers and a buried village are within easy reach of the city. What happens in the bubbling mud geysers of "Rotovegas"—the area at the top of Fenton Street—stays in Rotovegas. Once... more
Bubbling mineral springs and pools promise maximum relaxation in Rotorua, on New Zealand's North Island. Therapeutic hot mud pools, dramatic geysers and a buried village are within easy reach of the city. What happens in the bubbling mud geysers of "Rotovegas"—the area at the top of Fenton Street—stays in Rotovegas. Once you've made the most of the mud, soar nearly 2,000 feet on the Skyline Gondola for views of Lake Rotorua, then zip back down to explore the lake by paddle steamer, fishing charter or WWII amphibious vehicle.
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46°F 7°C
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Aug
56°F 13°C
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59°F 15°C
48°F 8°C
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50°F 10°C
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64°F 17°C
53°F 11°C
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“Overview of Rotorua” Frommer's
“Rotorua” AAA
“Why You Should Book a Rotorua Lodge For Your New Zealand Vacation?” EzineArticles.com
“Geothermal activity, Maori culture heat up North Island of New Zealand” sfgate.com / San Francisco Examiner
“Steeped in Steam in Rotorua” TravelLady
“Just letting off a little steam” Sydney Morning Herald / The Sun-Herald
“A road to serious indulgence” Sydney Morning Herald / The Sun-Herald
“Burton Speech: Opening of Ibis Hotel, Rotorua” Scoop.co.nz
“Running hot” Sydney Morning Herald
“What a beauty” Sydney Morning Herald
“New Zealand - North Island” webwombat.com
“Adventure seeking in New Zealand” canoe.ca
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“Rotorua Travel Blogs, Photos and Videos” TravelPod.com
“Getting to Rotorua” VirtualTourist.com
“Spa bathing outdoors in winter” VirtualTourist.com
“Meeting with an old friend” VirtualTourist.com
“Get there early” VirtualTourist.com
“Entry Fee” VirtualTourist.com
“Information centre” VirtualTourist.com
“KARAHAKE RESERVE, MT MAUNGANUI, ROTORUA, WAI-O-TAP” VirtualTourist.com

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Bubbling mineral springs and pools promise maximum relaxation in Rotorua, on New Zealand's North Island. Therapeutic hot mud pools, dramatic geysers and a buried village are within easy reach of the city. What happens in the bubbling mud geysers of "Rotovegas"—the area at the top of Fenton Street—stays in Rotovegas. Once you've made the most of the mud, soar nearly 2,000 feet on the Skyline Gondola for views of Lake Rotorua, then zip back down to explore the lake by paddle steamer, fishing charter or WWII amphibious vehicle. more »

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