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Idyllic lakeside retreat Jul 10, 2008
Described by some people as a hidden gem, Waimarama International near Rotorua is just that. The luxury retreat is off the main highway from Rotorua to Papamoa. It’s on an isolated property on... More info...
A taste of culture Jul 10, 2008
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... More info...
A geothermal wonderland Jul 10, 2008
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... More info...
A town built on tourism Jun 13, 2008
Rotorua is the birthplace of tourism in New Zealand, Rotorua has hosted visitors since the 1800s. It boasts an ever-growing range of attractions, so there’s no shortage of things to do... More info...
Lap of luxury Jun 13, 2008
It’s late, and I sink into a huge bed so soft it feels like a giant marshmallow. The pillows are plump, the sheets crisp, and I feel deliciously spoiled. Come to Rotorua and you too can feel like... More info...
Celebrating the stars Jun 6, 2008
Matariki, also known as the Pleiades, is a small star cluster which appears in the north eastern sky. Visible to the naked eye before dawn from mid-late June, it heralds new beginnings for Maori, a... More info...
Giving back to the environment Jun 6, 2008
Rotorua’s Harvey James is a man with a vision. A vision for sustainable tourism - not just at Waimangu Volcanic Valley, where he is the chief executive, but for Rotorua tourism as a whole. It is... More info...