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rotorua The Rotorua district is located on the southern shore of Lake Rotorua in the Bay of Plenty region.It has a population of approximately 53,000 and about half are Maori. The district is located 60 kilometres south of Tauranga, 105 kilometres south-east of Hamilton and 82 kilometres north-east of Taupo. Rotorua is one of the original tourist destinations in New Zealand—it been welcoming visitors for more than 200 years. The moment people arrive in Rotorua they know they're somewhere quite different -the scent of sulphur in the air is characteristic of Rotorua. At geothermal hotspots, have spouting geysers, boiling mud pools and warm geothermal springs. Silica terraces are naturally decorated with a kaleidoscope of colours. Rotorua is the heartland of New Zealand Maori culture, and visitors can experience the warm spirit of Te Maori. Although most of the Maori population live in the urban areas, there are about 35 marae (meeting grounds) in the Rotorua district. Stay as a guest on a marae—an unforgettable experience.- catch a Maori cultural performance, where stories are relayed through beautiful song and dance. You can also indulge in a traditional hangi feast—the food is cooked below the ground in earthen ovens. Rotorua is fast becoming known as "Nature's Spa of the South Pacific". A hard day's sightseeing or strenuous activity, you can relax with a soak in the healing waters of the geothermal hot springs,- totally unwind by choosing from a selection of therapeutic spa and massage therapies. The Rotorua region is also one of New Zealand's prime trout fishing spots—more change of catching a trout, especially if a local professional guide is hired. Many of the volcanic crater lakes are home to a plentiful stock of trophy-sized rainbow trout. Main Centres in Rotorua Enquiry for General information>>
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