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“Kia ora” welcome to Rotorua,
One of New Zealand's most beautiful cities

We proudly claim that Rotorua captures the best of New Zealand all in one place!

Whether seeking to experience Maori culture, geothermal earth forces, spa rejuvenation, thrills and adventure, or any of the other natural assets such as 16 lakes, some of the world's best mountain biking trails, fantastic trout fishing and myriad forest walking tracks – Rotorua delivers it all!

This site, Rotorua's official website, details all essential Rotorua information including attractions and activities, tours and daytrips, the vast range of accommodation choices, what's on now plus upcoming events, and how to get here. We also showcase our art, culture, history, legends, personalities, buildings, population and weather.

"Rotorua - feel the spirit – Manaakitanga" is our catch-cry . . . and it holds a pretty powerful promise as well as an invitation to experience our extraordinary slice of New Zealand. A deep-rooted Maori cultural concept, Manaakitanga places a responsibility on us as your hosts to give you the best of ourselves, our time and our history.

“Nau mai, haere mai” Welcome, welcome, welcome to Rotorua

NZ Singlespeed Champs 2013

NZ Singlespeed Champs to return to Rotorua in 2013 There’s exactly one year till the 2013 New Zealand Singlespeed Championships when the event will return to where it...

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1,000th Kiwi Chick Release

Milestone kiwi chick number 1,000 was today released back to the wild of its native habitat in the Waimarino Forest near Ohakune in the North Island. Born on 24 September 2011, the chick was the...

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New AirNZ jet service

Air New Zealand Jet services boost for summer 2012/13. Domestic jet services are set to return to Rotorua in the 2012 - 2013 summer season linking Rotorua and Queenstown. Air New Zealand today...

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Wetland to improve quality

Anyone flying over Rotorua in the future will be in no doubt what part of the country lies below when they see the name ‘Rotorua’ spelled out in giant letters as part of...

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Rotorua on the MTB map

Rotorua is the new home for the mountain biking component of the National Cycling Centre of Excellence. Destination Rotorua Marketing and the Rotorua Tourism Committee are thrilled with the...

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Rotorua to host ASTW

Rotorua has been selected as the first New Zealand city in seven years to host an influential gathering of more than 200 members of Australia’s premier body for travel writing. The city has...

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3D Rotorua - Off-Road Wint

June 3, 2012

Now offering 10 stunning events, 101 different entry options, 150 performance prizes, 42 medals, $10,000 cash and over $75,000 in giveaways and spot prizes. ...

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Targa Rotorua 2012

June 8, 2012

Targa New Zealand is a motorsport event company that organizes the best closed road races on public (tarmac) roads. These roads are enjoyed within the magnificent...

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