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Food Lovers and Fishermen Flock To Rotorua’s Lakes

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:22:45 +1200

ROTORUA, 30 January 2012: Mouth-watering trout is a superb addition to any summer menu and anglers are being encouraged to make the most of this year’s excellent season. More than 100,000 trout are released into Rotorua’s lakes every year and now is the ideal time to reel one in and... Read more

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Rotorua venues attracting top artists to town

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:21:07 +1200

17 January, 2011 Rotorua is attracting top New Zealand and international artists for music gigs by stepping up its night scene with a leading club venue as well as the largest Raggamuffin line up ever. The opening of new bar Heaven and Hell by owners Pato Alvarez and Brendon Gilbert has... Read more

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Plan A Romantic Rotorua Getaway This Valentine’s Day

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:19:50 +1200

ROTORUA, 30 January 2012: Valentine’s Day is the ultimate chance to create special memories, so romance the one you love next month with a trip to Rotorua to pamper and rejuvenate yourselves and your relationship. Rotorua is surrounded by some of New Zealand’s most romantic and stunning... Read more

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Family holidays to be treasured

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:24:14 +1200

With endless possibilities for fun and adventure, Rotorua is a fabulous playground for kids of all ages – and their parents. Get lost together as you navigate winding pathways through a giant hedge maze in a search for the centre. There are escape doors throughout the maze in case you get... Read more

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Hot spot for RWC 2011

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:48:07 +1200

With an exciting calendar of events planned to cater to any rugby fan, Rotorua is THE place to be during the World Cup. The Tribal Rugby Festival, to be held from October 11-13 in the city centre, will incorporate Maori and traditional rugby challenges, an indigenous evening with local celebrity... Read more

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Night market excites the senses

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:27:17 +1200

Every Thursday night, Tutanekai St in downtown Rotorua comes alive with a boutique market described as a complete sensory experience. Gourmet food, boutique beer, original fashion, home wares and eye-catching art are among the offerings at this market, which was set up to boost Rotorua's... Read more

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Best mountain biking in the world

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 07:44:18 +1200

With tracks so good they regularly make headlines around the globe, Rotorua has long been known as one of the world’s best mountain biking destinations. Whakarewarewa Forest has more than 70km of tracks suitable for all skill levels. All tracks are signposted according to difficulty. Trails... Read more

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Uncovering cultural art

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:43:54 +1200

Think of art and Rotorua’s not a place that usually springs to mind. But the bustling little city is home to some of New Zealand’s top indigenous artists. Or so I was told. So I decided, while in the city for a weekend escape, it was time to see for myself. This region is a Maori stronghold... Read more

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Spotlight on Rotorua’s rugby attractions

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:02:16 +1200

With Rotorua hosting three games in the Rugby World Cup 2011, the New Zealand Sports Academy is in the spotlight as it continues to nurture young rugby players. Founded in 1999 and based in Rotorua - New Zealand’s tourism capital – the academy strives to develop young rugby players. It runs... Read more

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Paradise for walkers

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:21:37 +1200

I once read a news article about a walker who got lost in Rotorua’s Whakarewarewa Forest. The section known as The Redwoods comprises an extensive track network and it’s well mapped out. How, I wondered, does anyone get lost? I’d just moved to Rotorua then and there were a lot of things I... Read more

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Events destination like no other

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Wed, 13 May 2009 10:32:51 +1200

Rotorua is increasingly recognised as a top events venue, and with plenty on the calendar this year, winter is a great time to visit the region. Upcoming events include the 2009 Targa Rotorua, on from June 12-14. This event comprises 334km of rally car racing with around 100 entrants and is free... Read more

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Steamy winter wonderland

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Fri, 08 May 2009 10:42:47 +1200

There is plenty of excitement to be had in Rotorua in winter, when the region’s dramatic landscape comes to life. Clouds of steam writhe around the hills as you hit town, welcoming you to this renowned geothermal hot spot. Families can bond over shared adventures here. Take the kids luging or... Read more

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Give your relationship a boost in Rotorua

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:49:23 +1200

Hydrogen sulphide - the gas that is so prevalent in Rotorua thanks to the region’s thermal activity - has been linked by scientists to erectile function. The scientists’ findings have shown the gas plays a key role in giving men erections. Scientists believe the discovery could lead to the... Read more

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Mud, mud, glorious mud

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:05:40 +1200

The unique geothermal mud of Rotorua is renowned for its curative and invigorating properties, and this is particularly so at Hell’s Gate, the region’s most active thermal park. For more than 700 years Hell’s Gate – and its spa therapy arm Wai Ora Spa - has been a special place of... Read more

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Explore the great outdoors

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:56:42 +1200

There are plenty of outdoor activities to choose from in Rotorua. With a sparkling chain of fishable lakes, Rotorua is an angler’s dream. Some areas can be fished year-round – visit fishandgame.org.nz for details. Fish for trophy trout in the region’s lakes and streams such as Lake... Read more

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Golfing delights galore

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:53:23 +1200

What better way to spend the long, hot summer days than on the golf course? Rotorua boasts several world-class courses, such as Hamurana, Arikikapakapa, Government Gardens and Springfield. Springfield Golf Club is Rotorua’s only championship course. It is known for its extremely tight fairways... Read more

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Luxury on Lake Rotorua

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:23:40 +1200

If there’s one word that describes Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort, tasteful would be it. From its elegant entrance, understated exterior and stylish decor inside, it's obvious no expense has been spared in the construction of this resort. Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort is Rotorua’s newest... Read more

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Hot and steamy attraction

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:22:36 +1200

The steam from Waikite Valley Thermal Pools billows into the air, announcing the attraction’s presence long before the pool complex itself comes into view. Nestled into the scenic Waikite Valley, off the beaten track between Rotorua and Taupo, Waikite Valley Thermal Pools is a great place to... Read more

Cherry blossom trees symbolise friendship

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:01:17 +1200

A Gifu cherry blossom walk at Rotorua’s Skyline Skyrides celebrates the specialness of Japan’s unofficial national flower. The walk starts from the town end of the Cableway Restaurant, leads around the front of the hill and finishes by the Terraces Café. It is around 400m long. The... Read more

The ultimate luxury

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:56:21 +1200

Imagine snuggling up in a comfy armchair overlooking a stunning lake, an ice-cold bottle of champagne within reach and flames from a nearby log fire dancing across the room. The ultimate luxury. Rotorua is full of such experiences and you’re hindered only by your imagination. Within minutes of... Read more

Taking the waters

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:28:15 +1200

Rotorua is a hot spot for mineral springs, with visitors coming from around the world to enjoy a unique healing experience. The Maori people who were Rotorua’s first settlers used the hot waters for cooking and bathing, and soon discovered the pools helped heal skin diseases, arthritic and... Read more

A privilege and a responsibility

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:17:40 +1200

Opportunities to get up close and personal with indigenous people abound in Rotorua, home to the Te Arawa tribe. The Te Arawa people have hosted visitors to Rotorua, the heartland of Maori culture, since the 1800s, and there’s no better way for them to share their stories and history than... Read more

A blast of winter excitement

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 09:54:23 +1200

With a growing range of adrenalin activities, Rotorua is fast becoming known as an adventure destination. The adventure products are all-weather activities, and the world-renowned Zorb is just the ticket on a wintry day. One of the city’s most popular attractions, the Zorb was invented in... Read more

A land soaked in culture

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:53:11 +1200

Wherever you go in Rotorua, Maori people enrich your experience. Be spellbound by the stories Maori have to tell. The Arawa people made Rotorua their home 500 years ago and were New Zealand’s original tour guides. With Maori people now comprising more than a third of Rotorua’s population,... Read more

Passion brings success

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:27:22 +1200

It was the Harley Davidson that started it all. In 1989, local man Mike Tamaki was turned down for a bank loan for a unique tourism venture. Looking elsewhere for funding, his eye fell on his brother Doug’s Harley Davidson motorcycle. Doug was eventually convinced to sell the bike, a 16-seater... Read more

A geothermal wonderland

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:17:50 +1200

Rotorua’s unique geothermal activity makes itself known in every corner of the city. Clouds of steam drift from Kuirau Park, which is home to boiling mud pools, crater lakes and sulphur vents, and the smell of sulphur lingers in pockets around town. According to legend, Europeans discovered... Read more