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Ranked #1 of 38 attractions in Rotorua
- "Well organized activity" 19/05/2013
- "So fun!" 17/05/2013
Category: Tours
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Opened in August 2012. Explore the ancient forest of the Mamaku Plateau 10 minutes from Rotorua on New Zealand's only native...
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Opened in August 2012. Explore the ancient forest of the Mamaku Plateau 10 minutes from Rotorua on New Zealand's only native forest zipline canopy tour. An incredible experience built and opened in 2012 this 3 hour eco adventure includes tree platforms up to 22 metres above the forest floor, 6 ziplines and 2 tree to tree swing bridges. In small groups of up to ten people you will be accompanied by two highly trained guides who will teach you about the rare New Zealand flora and fauna and the conservation efforts to protect them. Every plant and tree species you see, you will not see in any other country on earth!!
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Ranked #2 of 38 attractions in Rotorua
- "Great walks among the giants" 18/05/2013
- "Stunning forest" 16/05/2013
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If you love the outdoors this area is for you! Escape into the beautiful Whakarewarewa Forest, one of Rotorua’s most...
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If you love the outdoors this area is for you! Escape into the beautiful Whakarewarewa Forest, one of Rotorua’s most spectacular natural assets. Famous for its magnificent stands of towering Californian Coastal Redwoods it is just five minutes drive from the city centre. Here you can experience some of the finest walking and mountain bike trails in the world. Not to mention taking in superb panoramic views of Rotorua City, Lake and surrounding district. Entry to the forest, tracks and Gift Shop & Visitor Centre is FREE. There is lots of parking and toilet facilities available. Gates open at 5.30am and close at 8.30pm. Maps and information is available at the Redwoods Visitor Centre. Plus there is an i-site staff member available most of the time to help with accomodation and attraction bookings. Coffee cart on site and snacks and ice-creams too. Fantastic range of giftware specialising in native wooden gifts and NZ made products. Profits support track and facility maintenance.
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Ranked #3 of 38 attractions in Rotorua
- "Some amazing views to be seen." 16/05/2013
- "A scenic location spoilt by the cost" 12/05/2013
Category: Hot Springs/ Geysers
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Waimangu Volcanic Valley near Rotorua, New Zealand's thermal centre, is a geothermal destination for all to enjoy whatever...
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Waimangu Volcanic Valley near Rotorua, New Zealand's thermal centre, is a geothermal destination for all to enjoy whatever your age or fitness level. Created from the massive 1886 eruption of Mount Tarawera, Waimangu today offers a choice of easy walks through volcanic craters, advanced hikes and the Lake Rotomahana boat cruise. Depending on how much time you have to wander through our valley, activities range in duration from 45 minutes to over 4 hours. Outdoor activity, peaceful New Zealand bush, unique ecology, rare and unusual botany and stunning geothermal features - discerning travellers agree that Waimangu is the ‘must do’ Rotorua experience that you can’t go past.
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Ranked #4 of 38 attractions in Rotorua
- "amazing secret spa" 15/05/2013
- "relaxing place to camp" 08/05/2013
Category: Hot Springs/ Geysers
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Waikite Valley Thermal Pools provides the opportunity to relax and experience the pure natural geothermal waters from the Te...
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Waikite Valley Thermal Pools provides the opportunity to relax and experience the pure natural geothermal waters from the Te Manaroa Spring. Facilities include The Pukeko in the Ponga Tree Cafe, a splash pool with adjoining toddlers play area, passive bathing pools, private spas, nature trail and separate changing, toilet and shower area for families. Waikite Valley Thermal Pools also offers powered and non powered campground sites.
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Ranked #5 of 38 attractions in Rotorua
- "extensive area of varied thermal wonde..." 14/05/2013
- "mixed emotion" 11/05/2013
Category: Hot Springs/ Geysers
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THOUSANDS OF YEARS IN THE MAKING, explore spectacular nature at New Zealand's most colourful natural volcanic area. Walk at...
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THOUSANDS OF YEARS IN THE MAKING, explore spectacular nature at New Zealand's most colourful natural volcanic area. Walk at your own pace - view the unique Champagne Pool, Sinter Terrace formations, Steaming Ground, Bubbling Mud, Expansive Vistas, Huge Volcanic Craters. The Lady Knox Geyser erupts daily at 10.15am. Excellent facilities at modern Visitor Centre.
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Ranked #6 of 38 attractions in Rotorua
- "Restaurant Review" 19/05/2013
- "Great luge rides" 18/05/2013
Category: Amusement/ Theme Parks
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Skyline Rotorua provides the ideal venue and all weather attraction for a day of fun! Take the Skyline Gondola up the side of...
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Skyline Rotorua provides the ideal venue and all weather attraction for a day of fun! Take the Skyline Gondola up the side of Mount Ngongotaha and try the world famous Luge; Skyline's Cableway Restaurant for either Best of New Zealand Buffet lunch or dinner, Skywing or Skyvue 4D simulator. Open 365 days.
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Ranked #7 of 38 attractions in Rotorua
- "Entertainment plus!!!" 15/05/2013
- "Great Cultural Experience" 11/05/2013
Category: Historic Sites
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Tamaki Maori Village – Evening Cultural Experience. New Zealand’s Most Awarded Cultural Experience! Experience an evening of...
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Tamaki Maori Village – Evening Cultural Experience. New Zealand’s Most Awarded Cultural Experience! Experience an evening of ceremonial ritual, powerful cultural performance, storytelling & hangi feasting. Share in the Powhiri, our ancient ceremony of welcome before entering our pre-European Maori Village nestled within a native Tawa Forest. The village comes alive with sights, sounds & activity of days gone by including haka, poi, tattooing, weaving, carving and arts of warrior training. You will have the opportunity to participate in these activities. Witness the earth being scraped away from the hangi pit to reveal baskets of food cooked beneath the ground on hot stones. Enter the ancestral meeting house and enjoy a powerful cultural performance before dining the traditional hangi buffet feast!
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Ranked #8 of 38 attractions in Rotorua
- "Awesome" 18/05/2013
- "great place to see" 15/05/2013
Category: History Museums; Art Museums; Museums
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Ranked #9 of 38 attractions in Rotorua
- "Lovely clear water" 08/05/2013
- "Some good, some bad" 02/05/2013
Category: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Ranked #10 of 38 attractions in Rotorua
- "Very Spiritual" 08/05/2013
- "Great freebie" 09/04/2013
Category: Historic Sites
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Ranked #11 of 38 attractions in Rotorua
- "Awesome cultural experience" 19/05/2013
- "Down to earth Maori experience." 18/05/2013
Category: Tours
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Ranked #12 of 38 attractions in Rotorua
- "Relaxing..." 17/05/2013
- "Free walk" 15/05/2013
Category: Bodies of Water
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The largest of a dozen lakes formed by volcanic activity, this clear, calm lake offers cruises, kayaking and sailing, as well...
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The largest of a dozen lakes formed by volcanic activity, this clear, calm lake offers cruises, kayaking and sailing, as well as great trout fishing.
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Ranked #13 of 38 attractions in Rotorua
- "A must for Rotorua" 13/05/2013
- "Cultural Experience" 10/05/2013
Category: Educational Sites
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Since the beginning of time, the Whakarewarewa valley, with its gushing waters and steaming vents, has been a place of...
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Since the beginning of time, the Whakarewarewa valley, with its gushing waters and steaming vents, has been a place of powerful energies and natural beauty. People have been living here for almost 700 years, nourished by those energies.Te Puia takes its origin from that heritage. The vitality of the bursting springs and effervescent waters continues to shape our people and our culture. We benefit from the legacy of the generations who have gone before – their knowledge and their history handed down through their stories and their arts.Skilful artisans continue to train in the traditional arts and crafts of carving and weaving while expert performances of traditional and contemporary dancing feature daily. Our tradition of guiding at Te Puia is something that we pride ourselves on. Our guided tours reflect that legacy, which we strive to live up to. Many of the guides you meet can link themselves to Rotorua’s earliest hosts. The stories they relay in many cases have been told for generations, handed down through their individual families.The geothermal valley of Whakarewarewa is just a heartbeat away and home to the world famous Pohutu Geyser, silica terraces, bubbling mud pools, crystal hot mineral pools and unique flora and fauna. Te Pō is Te Puia’s evening cultural experience. It is a feast of cultural storytelling, entertainment and Māori cuisine.Be welcomed with a traditional powhiri and be entertained by our cultural performers. Enjoy Maori inspired cuisine, with food from our traditional Hangi.When the evening ends we take you to view Pohutu, our famous geyser, under the stars.
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Ranked #14 of 38 attractions in Rotorua
- "Beautiful, informative, and fun." 18/05/2013
- "Not worth it." 17/05/2013
Category: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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The new Rainbow Springs will bring New Zealand nature stories to life. Not only are you able to see endangered native...
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The new Rainbow Springs will bring New Zealand nature stories to life. Not only are you able to see endangered native species like the Kiwi and Tuatara but now with the Big Splash water ride, that story comes to life. See life size dinosaurs, moa and other now extinct species as you ride the 9 minute long fun and educational journey through the ecological evolution of New Zealand. Be prepared for the adrenalin boosting plunge at the end!! Great new Live Bird Show now on at 11.30am every day. Loads of Live Encounters with exotic birds, lizards, eels and other creatures - check the schedule on our website.
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Ranked #15 of 38 attractions in Rotorua
- "its FREE to visit" 17/05/2013
- "Still Free" 06/05/2013
Category: Hot Springs/ Geysers
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Ranked #16 of 38 attractions in Rotorua
- "beautiful church" 25/04/2013
- "Good Free Activity" 14/04/2013
Category: Churches/ Cathedrals
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Ranked #17 of 38 attractions in Rotorua
- "We loved our visit" 08/05/2013
- "excellent" 02/05/2013
Category: Historic Sites; History Museums
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A place of exceptional beauty has been created around the fascinating remains of a settlement buried by the eruption of Mount...
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A place of exceptional beauty has been created around the fascinating remains of a settlement buried by the eruption of Mount Tarawera. Today at the Buried Village a world-class museum houses many precious objects dug from the ruins, guides in period costume escort groups though the excavated sites and the walk to the base of one of NZ’s most stunning waterfalls shouldn’t be missed. Buried Village is located fifteen minutes from Rotorua on the districts most scenic drive.
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Ranked #18 of 38 attractions in Rotorua
- "A great drive by the blue lake" 17/05/2013
- "Mt Tarawera" 26/04/2013
Category: Volcanos
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Ranked #19 of 38 attractions in Rotorua
- "Maori experience" 01/05/2013
- "Interesting and educational" 28/04/2013
Category: Art Galleries
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Located outside the entrance to the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, this Institute trains young carvers in the skills of their...
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Located outside the entrance to the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, this Institute trains young carvers in the skills of their elders with demonstrations of weaving techniques.
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Ranked #20 of 38 attractions in Rotorua
- "every golfer should play this course" 05/05/2013
- "Lovely day out" 30/12/2012
Category: Golf Courses
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The Rotorua Golf Club is situated on the thermal Arikikapakapa reserve in Rotorua, New Zealand. Rotorua Golf Club consists of...
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The Rotorua Golf Club is situated on the thermal Arikikapakapa reserve in Rotorua, New Zealand. Rotorua Golf Club consists of an 18 hole, par 70 course - 5,800 metres providing variety and challenge, with many holes played over and around both dormant and active thermal areas.There is a choice of four different tee placements and players of all levels will find enjoyment.
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Ranked #21 of 38 attractions in Rotorua
- "Free to do" 17/05/2013
- "A True Garden in all way" 08/05/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Gardens
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Ranked #22 of 38 attractions in Rotorua
- "beautiful scenery" 11/05/2013
- "wonderful cruise" 27/02/2013
Category: Bodies of Water
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Ranked #23 of 38 attractions in Rotorua
- "Fun Night" 27/04/2013
- "Haka lessons" 24/03/2013
Category: Dinner Theatres
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Ranked #24 of 38 attractions in Rotorua
- "Beautiful Scenery" 01/05/2013
- "Lovely walk well worth it." 01/02/2013
Category: Hiking Trails
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Ranked #25 of 38 attractions in Rotorua
- "Memory lane" 12/08/2012
- "very interesting" 22/07/2012
Category: Museums
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Ranked #26 of 38 attractions in Rotorua
- "Really neat experience" 15/04/2013
- "Paradise" 30/11/2012
Category: Bodies of Water
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Ranked #27 of 38 attractions in Rotorua
- "One of the best trips in my life!" 05/05/2013
Category: Tours
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We provide Hunting or Fishing experiences and Cultural/Ecological adventures for novices through to experts. With 35+ years...
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We provide Hunting or Fishing experiences and Cultural/Ecological adventures for novices through to experts. With 35+ years experience in professional hunting, ecological research and outdoor education and training, the Team from Basic Instincts we can cater for all your hunting and fishing needs.
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Ranked #28 of 38 attractions in Rotorua
- "Simply wonderful!" 21/03/2013
Category: Equestrian Trails
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Ranked #29 of 38 attractions in Rotorua
- "Walking on shaky ground.!!" 24/12/2011
Category: Hot Springs/ Geysers
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Ranked #30 of 38 attractions in Rotorua
- "Always a great place to visit" 15/05/2013
- "What a laugh!!" 02/05/2013
Category: Game/ Entertainment Centres
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Experience the thrill of racing on our indoor Go-Kart Drift TrackFULL DRIFTING ACTIONOur track is designed for full drifting...
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Experience the thrill of racing on our indoor Go-Kart Drift TrackFULL DRIFTING ACTIONOur track is designed for full drifting action and full adrenalin fun. With our special track surface you can feel the drifting sensation as your Go-Kart slides around the corners.MORE POWERCome in and try our "NEW" more powerfull Kartz. We are replacing our old motors with new 300cc motors, these motors have more power and torque and keep the wheels spinning all day long! Come and see us next time your in town.
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