Rotorua

A unique part of the magnificent New Zealand landscape is the awe-inspiring region around Lake Rotorua, an absolute must on any New Zealand holiday.

Many of the parks around the city of Rotorua, New Zealand, are scattered with fissures exuding spouts of steam, while just a few kilometres away geysers shoot skywards.

There are over 12,000 accommodation beds available in the Rotorua district of the New Zealand North Island including quaint B&Bs, superb lodges, vibrant backpackers, self-contained apartments, farm stays, touring parks, motels and more.

Historical Rotorua hotel, Princes Gate Hotel, has been restored to its original splendour and is one of the classic New Zealand accommodation destinations.

The Rotorua restaurant, café and nightlife guarantees a venue suited to everyone.

Rotorua adventure sports include white water rafting, jet boats, bungee jumping, mountain biking, tandem sky diving, tackling an extinct volcano and more. Rotorua travel offices can give full details.

Maori culture centre, Te Puia, gives visitors the opportunity to experience a traditional Maori hangi and dance performances to a backdrop of the geothermal maze of bubbling mud pits, hissing steam and thermal pools.

Why not relax and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of the Rotorua mud and waters at one of the geothermal spas, often available in the city's hotels?

The Rotorua weather is warm through summer and moderately cold throughout the winter, making this an ideal New Zealand tour destination year-round. Taking out a rental car in New Zealand is easy with all major companies and reliable locals. Don't forget a Rotorua map.