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“Kia ora” welcome to Rotorua, where Maori legends come alive

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

Safe City award

It is official. Rotorua has achieved international safe community status following an evaluation from members of Safe Communities Foundation NZ and other central government agencies this month. The...

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Enviro silver for Bungy

Rotorua Bungy based at Agroventures has gained a Qualmark Enviro-Silver Award, recognising its high standards in environmental practices.To earn New Zealand tourism’s official environmental...

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First gold for BOP

Qualmark’s highest grade of Enviro Gold has been given to Nicara Lodge in Ngongotaha - the first grade in the Guest and Hosted category to be awarded in the Bay of Plenty, according to hosts...

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Best Australasian Karting

It’s been a long time coming but it was definitely worth the wait to be able to offer the public the biggest, best and fastest hire karting experience in Australasia. So says the happiest man...

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KSwiss Ekiden Relay

October 9, 2010

The KSWISS Rotorua Ekiden Relay will be run around the roads encircling beautiful Lake Rotorua on 9th October 2010. An internationally recognised event, the Ekiden...

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Kiwibikes Singlespeed Worl

October 23, 2010

1 world...1 day...1 gear...1 ring to rule them all...for the glory, the tattoo...and the beer...if there is only 1 event you do in 2010make it this 1... Singlespeed...

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ibis Bike the Lake

November 7, 2010

Be a part of this awesome event now in it's seveth year. The Hotel ibis Bike the Lake Rotorua is a scenic, yet challenging cycle ride around the undulating terrain...

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Trout Fishing Tournament

November 19, 2010

A fun family oriented weekend tournament with over $15000 worth of prizes to be won. The 2010 Tournament is a three day Tournament. First time entrants are welcome....

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