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Nestled within the Pacific Rim of Fire on its namesake lake on New Zealand's North Island, Rotorua is a town renowned for its shooting geysers, bubbling mud pools, and natural hot springs, and rich, fascinating Maori culture. The city boasts a wealth of attractions from soaking in thermal mud pools and watching the 30m-tall Pohutu Geyser erupt to epic mountain biking, hiking through magical forests and along crystal-clear streams, and visiting a living Maori village to learn more about the traditions of the local culture.
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