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Waimangu Volcanic Valley
Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland
Whakarewarewa, The Living Maori Village
Lake Rotorua
Mokoia Island
Sulfur Bay Wildlife Refuge
Government Gardens
Redwoods Treewalk
White Water Rafting at the Kaituna River
Te Ara Ahi - The Thermal by Bike Trail
Ambrosia Restaurant & Bar
Abracadabra Cafe & Bar
Stratosfare Restaurant and Bar
The Regent Room
Sabroso Restaurant
Capers Epicurean
Third Place Cafe
Market Kitchen Cafe - Skyline Rotorua
Urbano Bistro
Ciabatta Cafe and Bakery
- Nestled within the Pacific Rim of Fire on its namesake lake on New Zealand's North Island, Rotorua is renowned for its shooting geysers, bubbling mud pools, natural hot springs, and rich Maori culture.
- The city offers a wealth of attractions, including soaking in thermal mud pools and watching the 30m-tall Pohutu Geyser erupt.
- Adventurers can enjoy epic mountain biking, hiking through magical forests and along crystal-clear streams.
- Visitors can also experience a living Maori village to learn more about the traditions of the local culture.
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