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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 like 16 lakes, some of the world's best mountain biking trails, fantastic trout fishing and a myriad of 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.
“Nai mai, haere mai” Welcome, welcome, welcome to Rotorua
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Cold, frosty mornings often herald brilliantly clear and sunny days in Rotorua. June through to August are ideal months for enjoying some of the things our region is renowned for.
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Our range of Destination Rotorua Tourism Marketing DVDs are now all online, published via YouTube. They are available in English, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish and French.
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To celebrate and participate in Māori Language Week, July 21 to 27, Destination Rotorua Tourism Marketing has expanded the language area of its website, www.rotoruaNZ.com
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Rotorua is one of the top 25 destinations in the South Pacific, according to one of the world’s biggest travel websites.
The region won a Destinations Award in the TripAdvisor’s 2008...
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Three Rotorua attractions are amongst the 29 finalists in the 2008 Tourism Industry Awards announced at the start of TRENZ 2008, May 26-29, in Rotorua yesterday.
The Agrodome is a finalist in...
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Rotorua's Treetops Lodge and Wilderness Experience has won the best New Zealand hotel 2008 award in Travel and Leisure (US) magazine’s annual reader survey of the world’s top 100 hotels.
The...
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August 16, 2008
So you're tough, but are you tough enough to take on the Waikato Draught Tough Guy and Gal Challenge?
If you've got power and endurance, want to get down and...
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October 12, 2008
Rotorua welcomes professional gymnasts to the Indo-Pacific Trampolining Championships. The event will include four disciplines including synchronised trampoline,...
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August 29, 2008
New Zealand's largest club netball tournament, the Kurangaituku, will be played for the 75th time this year in Rotorua.
From humble beginnings - a mere six teams...
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