About Rotorua
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Overview
The Māori culture is strong in Rotorua and evident throughout the roots of the city. Engage in cultural experiences with an emphasis on nature, history, arts, cuisine, and the ancient ceremonies of the Māori people. The city is also surrounded by mountains, forests, several bodies of water, and geothermal attractions, making it the perfect location for an outdoor adventure, some of the most popular being their world-class mountain bike trails, lakes and rivers for fishing, or national parks for hiking, horseback riding, and swimming. For the adrenaline junkie at heart, bungee jumping, luging, ziplining, and zorbing can all be entertained as well.
What to Do
- Māori culture: Take in the many stories, myths, and legends of the Māori culture. Through surrounding nature, traditional ceremonies, performances, art, and interactive tours, the Māori people embrace their visitors with open arms and warm hospitality.
- Whakarewarewa Forest: A popular nature preserve, 5-minutes south of Rotorua with several world-class biking trails. Mountain bike, hike, or zipline your way through the majestic Redwood trees.
- Skyline Rotorua: Ascend through the skies above Rotorua via gondola and come down via the world’s longest luge tracks, through tall, majestic redwoods. A Skyswing and ziplining adventures are also available.
- Geothermal Attractions: One of the world’s most active geothermal fields brings with it several geysers, hot springs, mud baths, and health spas. Locate them within nature or a health spa and soak within their healing waters.
When to Go
Peak travel season often occurs from November to March, during the warmest and driest time of the year. Festivals often occur during summer months as well. During off-peak, there is still plenty of activities to be had but you may want to bundle up and bring a rain coat, as Rotorua can often be wet and cold during the off-season months.
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