Rotorua is located in central North Island. Rotorua City is located on the south shore of Lake Rotorua, the whole area covers a number of smaller villages and lakeside communities. The city is around a 3 hour drive from Auckland and 5-6 hours from Wellington. Rotorua airport is one of the busiest dometic terminal in the country offering plenty of domestic flights, ideal for those travelling New Zealand.
Rotorua is world renowned as being at the heart of the Maori culture. Opportunities to get involved in this unique culture are everywhere in Rotorua. Performances, displays and museums give you an insight in the Maori life.
If you enjoy fishing Rotorua is your playground with 16 lakes packed with rainbow and brown trout. The lakes are formed from craters of extinct volcanoes, these lkaes provide endless possibilities for fun on the water.
Geothermal experiences are anoter reason to visit Rotorua, geysers, mud pools and thermal springs make for a beautiful landscape. A faint smell of sulphur is ever present in the area around Rotorua, a constant reminder of the thermal activity in the region. Make use of the thermal springs and visit one of the world's best spas located on Sulphur Bay, Polynesian Spa offers 26 hot bathing pool and an array of specialsit treatments.
For those looking to bag some bargains, Rotorua has a number of department stores, arts and crafts fayres, fashion stores and outlets. The dining opportunities in Rotorua are endless with over 50 restaurants from casual to fine dining, the traditional dish of Maori Hangi is one to definitely try!
Rotorua has lots to offer both the thrill seeker, nature lover and those looking to relax and unwind. Let us create an ideal package for you to Rotorua with World Travellers. We can provide flights to the area from nearly all local UK airports. Call our dedicated sales team on 0844 249 9277 for more information on flights and accommodation in the area.