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Itinerary One

Day One

  • Polynesian Spa
    Overlooking Lake Rotorua, Polynesian Spa is New Zealand's leading international spa. Experience hot mineral spring bathing, spa therapies and lake views at this world top ten spa (medical & thermal) as voted by Conde Nast Traveller 2004-2007, 2009 & 2011. Choose one of the four thermal bathing areas – deluxe Lake Spa, Adult Pools & Priest Spa, Private Pools, or Family Spa. Or indulge in a spa therapy at the inviting haven of the Lake Spa Retreat (appointments essential). With a lakeside location in central Rotorua, this all-weather attraction also offers a spa essentials gift store and a cafe. Open daily 8am-11pm. Find out more..

  • Hobbiton Movie Set and Farm Tours
    Daily guided tours are available ex Matamata and Rotorua to visit the original Hobbiton Movie Set from The Lord of the Rings trilogy. The set has been returned to its natural state however, hobbit holes and some structures still remain. Tour includes a sheep shearing demonstration and bottle feeding of the pet lambs. The Shire's Rest (function centre/café) is now available for your conferences/private functions. Enjoy the tranquil surroundings of the rural property with full bar and catering facilities. Sheep Farm Experience includes sheep shearing demonstration, bottle feeding pet lambs and feeding hand reared pet sheep. Plus Farm Stay Accommodation Find out more..

  • Kawerau Jet
    Kawarau Jet is based on the shores of the scenic Lake Rotorua, which is just five minute’s walk from the CBD and has a great range of options to choose from. We have trips ranging from 30 minutes to 2.5 hours. Soak in the Manupirua Hot Pools this gem is little known to the outside world and is only accessible by boat. Or try a guided tour of Ohinemutu. Here you will learn the history of Rotorua and about the first people to arrive in this special place. All trips offer the excitement of speed, spins and adrenaline that Kawarau Jet is renowned for. Open 365 days a year, Kawarau Jet caters for all ages. Find out more..

Day Two

  • Tarawera Legacy
    Follow in the path of the Tuhourangi people a sub-tribe of Te Arawa, from their arrival to Rotorua through to the devastating 1886 eruption of Mt Tarawera. In this moving story of strength, courage and resilience you will encounter legendary Tuhourangi ancestors, discover their warm culture and traditions, and become part of the dramatic event that changed the course of history for the Rotorua region. Experience the violent eruption of Mt Tarawera at Rotorua Museum Explore the excavated site of Te Wairoa at Buried Village Meet descendants of the survivors of the eruption at Whakarewarewa, the living thermal village. Find out more..

  • Agrodome Sheep Show and Farm Tour
    The Agrodome Sheep Show is a one-hour performance, presented in a specially designed all-weather auditorium. During the show the audience will see nineteen sheep breeds, the art of sheep shearing, sheepdog demonstrations, cow milking, bottle feed baby lambs and an exciting sheep auction. Show times: 09.30am, 11.00am and 2.30pm daily. Experience the Authentic Working Farm Tour. It is great fun, educational and very entertaining from start to finish! In one hour, you will tour our pure New Zealand farm in an all-weather, all terrain vehicle. Farm Tours Depart: 10.40am, 12.10pm, 1.30pm and 3.40pm daily. Also a range of Adventure Activities on-site. Find out more..

  • Mitai Maori Village
    An evening at Mitai will give you an authentic introduction to Maori culture leaving you amazed and in awe. Enter the world of Mitai. Be enthralled by the natural bush setting, see warriors in traditional dress paddle an ancient warrior canoe (waka) down the Wai-o-whiro stream, and don't miss your only opportunity in the Rotorua area to see glow worms in their natural habitat. Marvel at the crystal clear water full of eels and trout, flowing directly from the earth at the sacred Fairy Spring. See your traditionally cooked hangi meal being lifted from the ground. During our cultural performance, you'll learn about our past, carvings and ta moko (tattoo art). Be captivated by the displays of weaponry and combat, coupled with the grace and beauty of the poi dance. You'll be amazed by the spine tingling haka finale. The Mitai family is proud to have created a sacred and spiritual place that offers you an indigenous cultural experience like no other. Find out more..

  • Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park & Kiwi Encounter
    There's a whole world to discover at Rainbow Springs and Kiwi Encounter. At Rainbow Springs you'll see live kiwi foraging for food in a nocturnal house, Rainbow trout in crystal clear pools, come face to face with a tuatara - New Zealand's own living dinosaur! At Kiwi Encounter "get closer to kiwi" than ever before. Learn about kiwi and its plight for survival in the wild. View kiwi without glass partitions in the 'open' nocturnal area - a truly memorable experience!! Kiwi Encounter is the only purpose-built kiwi hatching facility in New Zealand, and the only one open to the public. Find out more..

Day Three

  • Lakeland Queen (2006) Ltd
    Rotorua Lake Cruise - The Lakeland Queen is New Zealands only genuine stern wheel, paddle driven boat designed on the Mississippi River boats. We gladly welcome you on board for a scenic cruise, complimented with a mouth watering range of cuisine and selection of NZ wines and beverages. Enjoy one of the daily cruises with breakfast or lunch on Lake Rotorua taking in the surrounding scenery. Twilight Dinner cruising available during the summer on a Saturday evening.The crew of MV Lakeland Queen prides itself on quality and great service to all its varied international clientele. Fully licensed. Find out more..

  • Waimangu Volcanic Valley and Rotomahana Boat Cruises
    Amazing Geothermal features in the World's Newest Geothermal System. See awesome Frying Pan Lake which is the World's largest hot spring. Mysterious blue Inferno Crater Lake which rises and falls. Walk through pristine native forests. Relax on Rotomahana Boat cruise and view additional geothermal features that can only be seen from the boat. This is an unspoilt Scenic Reserve and Wildlife Refuge and Multi Eco Tourism award winner. Find out more..

Day Four

  • Hell's Gate - Wai Ora Spa
    Considered to be the most active of the Rotorua thermal areas, Hell's Gates has the largest active mud volcano in the southern hemisphere as well as the only hot waterfall. This reserve is of great importance to the Ngati Rangiteaorere tribe, who have lived in this area for more than 700 years. All the guides at Hell's Gates are of Te Arawa descent. The geothermal park is just half of the complex, with the other being New Zealands famous Wai Ora Spa, complete with full geothermal mud baths, mineral spas which make skin healthier, softer and smoother. Wai Ora Spa is also the only place you experience the Mirimiri style massage, a relaxation massage, which focus not only on physical relaxation, but also mental and spiritual relaxation. Find out more..