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Sightseeing
Short easy walk through towering redwoods beside crystal clear waters. A fee is charged on entry.
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Hamurana Springs Nature Reserve
773 Hamurana RdShort easy walk through towering redwoods beside crystal clear waters. A fee is charged on entry.
Gondola ride to observation area, with views across the lake and Rotorua city. Good cafe facilities during the day, option to dine at night.
Fun activities, including luge run.
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Skyline Rotorua
178 Fairy Springs RdGondola ride to observation area, with views across the lake and Rotorua city. Good cafe facilities during the day, option to dine at night.
Fun activities, including luge run.
Great relaxing area to walk around to take photos and see some geothermal attractions.
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Government Gardens
Great relaxing area to walk around to take photos and see some geothermal attractions.
walk amongst the redwoods. Various walks well marked with difficulty indicated.
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Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest
walk amongst the redwoods. Various walks well marked with difficulty indicated.
Can be seen during the day, but try and do the night walk - stays open late.
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Redwoods Treewalk
Tarawera RoadCan be seen during the day, but try and do the night walk - stays open late.
Taken the Tarawera Road out to the Blue Lake, take a stroll, a swim or just a photo.
Follow the road further out to the Green Lake, Buried Village and Lake Tarawera, with Mt. Tarawera in the distance.
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Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake)
Tarawera RoadTaken the Tarawera Road out to the Blue Lake, take a stroll, a swim or just a photo.
Follow the road further out to the Green Lake, Buried Village and Lake Tarawera, with Mt. Tarawera in the distance.
Historical significant to the area due to the eruption in 1886. Resulted in Buried Village, which is open to visitors.
Fly to the top or over, book flights at the Lake Front.
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Mount Tarawera
Historical significant to the area due to the eruption in 1886. Resulted in Buried Village, which is open to visitors.
Fly to the top or over, book flights at the Lake Front.
This will not disappoint. A reasonable walk to see an array of geological features.
Recommend taking the boat trip over the top of where it is believed one of the Natural Wonders of the World, the Pink and White Terraces, are covered by the lake formed by the Tarawera eruption.
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Waimangu Volcanic Valley
587 Waimangu RdThis will not disappoint. A reasonable walk to see an array of geological features.
Recommend taking the boat trip over the top of where it is believed one of the Natural Wonders of the World, the Pink and White Terraces, are covered by the lake formed by the Tarawera eruption.
Food Scene
Foodie delight; often hosts cultural celebrations.
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Rotorua Night Market
1029 Village GreenFoodie delight; often hosts cultural celebrations.
Great night spot with many options to dine out - just ask for advice if you have a dietary preference or style of cooking.
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Eat Street
Tutanekai StreetGreat night spot with many options to dine out - just ask for advice if you have a dietary preference or style of cooking.
Relaxation
Natural hot water location for relaxation and health benefits. Various options available, can spend a few hours or all day :)
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Polynesian Spa
1000 Hinemoa StNatural hot water location for relaxation and health benefits. Various options available, can spend a few hours or all day :)
activities
New board walk along the edge of the lake for a stroll. Near to a number of activities including the Paddle steamer, helicopter rides, jet boat, paragliding.
Lakefront Drive
Lakefront DriveNew board walk along the edge of the lake for a stroll. Near to a number of activities including the Paddle steamer, helicopter rides, jet boat, paragliding.
Great for a stroll with photo opportunities.
There is the option to go over the falls on a raft, this is the tallest waterfall in the Southern Hemisphere to go over a grade 5 drop - many guest have lived to tell the tale :)
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Okere Falls
Great for a stroll with photo opportunities.
There is the option to go over the falls on a raft, this is the tallest waterfall in the Southern Hemisphere to go over a grade 5 drop - many guest have lived to tell the tale :)
Great geothermal opportunity, with the option of spa and mud bathing.
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Hells Gate Geothermal Park and Mud Bath Spa
351 State Hwy 30Great geothermal opportunity, with the option of spa and mud bathing.