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“Kia ora” welcome to Rotorua, where families can enjoy many free activities

We proudly claim that the Rotorua region 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

City to host rugby teams

Rotorua mayor Kevin Winters said today that the Namibian, Samoan, Irish and Fijian Rugby World Cup (RWC) national teams, and a yet-to-be-announced European qualifier, can be assured of the...

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Lodge named world's best

Rotorua's Lake Okareka Lodge has been named the world's best luxury country house in the World Luxury Hotel Awards for 2009. Diana Moore, Rotorua-based country manager for lebua Hotels &...

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Air show back in March

Air spectacular back in March Skies over Rotorua will be abuzz with vintage aircraft manoeuvres and adrenaline rush aerial performances in March. Events & Venues Rotorua has...

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Funding sparks campaign

A major campaign geared towards attracting the lucrative Australian tourist market in Sydney is well under way, with 100 lucky Australians vying to win Air New Zealand tickets to Rotorua in May...

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Top 10 place to propose

The secret is out. Lake Okareka Lodge near Rotorua (in the central North Island of New Zealand) has been declared one of the ten best places in the world to propose this Valentine's Day.The top 10...

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Lakefront Airshow

March 13, 2010

All eyes will be focused skywards at the Rotorua Lakefront on Saturday 13 March when the "Lets go Rotorua lakefront air show' is staged to celebrate the...

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Rotorua Walking Festival

March 19, 2010

A recreational must do! The Walking Festival is a weekend full of fun and fellowship and non competitive walking. The programme starts on Friday afternoon with a...

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Classic Tagged Trout

March 26, 2010

Win $10,000 cash for one specific tagged trout plus other great prizes in this years tagged trout tournament. A community project run by the Rotary Club of Rotorua...

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Amazing Easter Race

April 3, 2010

Incredible Prize pool for 1st, 2nd and 3rd teams plus the first 30 teams to cross the finish line win fantastic goodie bags with loads of great gifts. Top prizes...

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Xterra Rotorua 2010

April 10, 2010

Welcome to the 2010 XTERRA Rotorua Festival. The XTERRA Rotorua Festival is the biggest multisport event in New Zealand and the biggest XTERRA event held anywhere...

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