Rotorua tourism industry news
Volunteers required to enhance Rotorua Museum experience
Jan 31, 2012Since its inception 11 years ago more than 200 volunteer guides (docents) have been trained and gone on to provide free tours to Rotorua Museum’s visitors. A band of 85 dedicated volunteers... More info...
Events Launched at Hamurana Lodge Boutique Hotel
Jan 26, 2012The sun shone, the birds sang, and the visitors kept coming, for an afternoon of music, relaxation, art and good company. Art & Soul, the inaugural event at Hamurana Lodge Boutique Hotel,... More info...
Big Splash ride opens to the public
Jan 19, 2012Rainbow Springs' exciting new Big Splash ride opens to the public for the first time tomorrow. In keeping with the park's conservation theme, the Big Splash is a nine-minute long journey... More info...
New club Heaven & Hell opens
Jan 17, 2012Rotorua is attracting top New Zealand and international artists for music gigs by stepping up its night scene. The opening of new bar Heaven and Hell by owners Pato Alvarez and Brendon... More info...
Free Flight Bird Show Auditorium Complete at Rainbow Springs
Dec 19, 2011Rainbow Springs has completed construction of its new 384-seat free flight bird show auditorium and the birds are progressing well in their training. The finalisation of the auditorium marks a... More info...
Crack the Code at Rotorua Museum
Dec 19, 2011There is an exciting new challenge at Rotorua Museum these school holidays. Crack the Code tests children’s investigative skills as they follow clues throughout the Museum and try... More info...
Boats lowered into Big Splash flume
Dec 14, 2011The first boats have been lowered into the Big Splash's flume at Rainbow Springs in Rotorua ready for the water to flow. The six boats, each carrying up to eight passengers, will weave their way... More info...
Charles Royal shares knowledge with cooking classes
Dec 13, 2011Award-winning chef Charles Royal is sharing his knowledge of Maori herbs and teaching recipes of Maori cuisine in cooking classes at Fat Dog 2 Go over the next two weekends. Charles Royal has... More info...
World First - RailCruising launches
Dec 13, 2011Rail Riders Ltd today announced that New Zealand is now home to the world’s first RailCruising operation on the newly reinstated Rotorua Railway. The world’s first commercial RailCruising... More info...
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