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Classic Rotorua
Known as Roto-Vegas for good reason, the Rotorua tourist trail is bright, exciting and loaded with thrills.
The spectacular Redwoods Nightlights. © Tourism Rotorua
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Must-Do's: Walking Travel Guide
Whether you’re hiking to a mountain summit or strolling through an urban landscape, there are walking options around New Zealand to suit everyone. Read the story . . .
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Must-Do's: Cycling Travel Guide
There are 22 Great Rides on Ngā Haerenga The New Zealand Cycle Trail, covering over 2,600 kilometres of the country. Check out our comprehensive overview of all the best cycle trails available in New Zealand. Read the story . . .
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Must-Do's: North Island Road Trips Travel Guide
Check out our Must-Do's guide to find attractions, activities, experiences and accommodation on your next North Island road trip. Read the story . . .
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Must-Do's: Central and Lower North Island Travel Guide
From The Coromandel, Bay of Plenty and Eastland, to Waikato, Rotorua, Hawke's Bay and Wellington, our Central and Lower North Island Must-Do's guide includes all the information you need to plan your next road trip. Read the story . . .
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Family fun: 11 Kiwi Gems to keep the kids happy this summer
From native falcons to water parks, epic playgrounds, go-carts and movie-making magic, we've rounded up 11 Kiwi Gems around New Zealand that will delight the kids this summer. Read the story . . .
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Nine quirky Kiwi Gems you've never heard of around New Zealand
Discover something new with these nine quirky Kiwi Gems around New Zealand. Read the story . . .
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13 free Kiwi Gems to discover on your next North Island road trip
Travel can be expensive. But we've picked 13 Kiwi Gems around the North Island that you can discover on your next road trip – for free! Read the story . . .
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Six unmissable road trip detours on the Thermal Explorer Highway
Head off the main route on the Thermal Explorer Highway to discover these six unmissable Kiwi Gems between Auckland and Hawke's Bay. Read the story . . .
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Families need to discover these 10 Kiwi Gems in the North Island
So, you think you know New Zealand? But have you discovered all of these family-friendly Kiwi Gems around the North Island? Read the story . . .
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Te Ara Ahi: geothermal by bike
In Rotorua, you can have the unique experience of cycling through active geothermal fields. Read the story . . .
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Admire the vibrant hues of Hamurana Springs
Rotorua’s Hamurana Springs are the deepest natural freshwater springs in the North Island. Read the story . . .
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Get up close with native falcons in Rotorua
At Wingspan, New Zealand’s National Bird of Prey Centre, you can get up close to our native falcons, or kārearea. Read the story . . .
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Find archaeological relics at the Buried Village
Discover New Zealand’s most famous archaeological site at the Buried Village in Rotorua. Read the story . . .
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Explore the primordial bush in Whirinaki Forest Park
Wild, untamed and precious, the Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park deep in the Bay of Plenty is a rugged jewel of the North Island. Read the story . . .
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Five fun things to do in Rotorua
Famous for Māori culture, bubbling mud and adventure, there’s plenty of other enjoyment to be had in Rotorua, too. Here are five ways to have a ton of fun in the geothermal capital of New Zealand. Read the story . . .
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Experience the world's youngest geothermal system at Waimangu Volcanic Valley
Take a walk through Rotorua’s Waimangu Volcanic Valley and learn about how the world began. Read the story . . .
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