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Located at a stretch of 350 acres of lush farming plain, Rotorua, New Zealand’s Agrodome, is a large centre offering a fulfilling experience to see the farming and animal rearing culture at a close, personal level. It is a frequently visited attraction of Rotorua where visitors come to see the Farm Show and the Farmyard Nursery and take a tour of the entire Farmland that would comprise you strolling through the lush green plains. You are also encouraged to feed the farm animals while on your tour and gift yourself raw, right out of nursery Kiwifruit and honey from the lands. There is a separate wing of the Woollen Mill and Shearing museum where some of their experienced guides will let you in about the pioneering work of the Bowen Brothers and learn about Sheep rearing and extraction of wool. You can click photographs of the lush green pastures and wagons being pulled by some of the most beautiful Clydesdale horses. Read More

Natural geothermal features have always been something that Rotorua is proud of. There are geysers, hot springs and bubbling pools of mud and water abound, scattered all around the city - a facet that has earned Rotorua the moniker 'Sulphur City'. These geothermal attractions are also half the reason behind the city's tourist appeal. One such is the beautiful venue of Blue Bath Pool in the historic Government Gardens. Although it is enclosed in a pool suitable for swimming, the crystal blue water in it is fresh and geothermally heated, unlike most in-house pools' artificial mineral water. It is among New Zealand’s most loved destinations for relaxation and rejuvenation. The bath house resembles an architectural style very close to the Art Deco that was particularly popular in the 1930s when the building was constructed, thereby exuding a charm of yesteryears very expressly. The Blue Baths are quite the heritage building and are now a beautiful venue for weddings, galas, corporate events, conferences, charity dinners and other public extravaganzas. Much of the building’s original features were preserved during the refurbishment - the multitude of open spaces for meeting, a museum gallery, the Foyer, a classic Tea Room and the Lido Lounge, which is 600 square metres room once housing the adult pool here. But the main attraction here has always been the turquoise blue bathing and swimming pools. There is one original Juvenile Pool, which is kept at a temperature of around 30°C. Two more hot soak pools are significantly warmer, at 37°C and 42°C, respectively. They are known to have healing powers and de-stress the mind and body from the grind of the daily schedule. Read More

Eat Streat in Rotorua is one of the most fantastic food hotspots in New Zealand. With cosy cafes, quality restaurants, and lively bars, this place is a must-visit while exploring this country. Flung at the lake end of Tutanekai Street, this place receives many food connoisseurs throughout the year. The central walkway of this vibrant dining atmosphere is covered with a gorgeous retractable roofing system, making it a place that can be visited at all times, whether rain or shine. In addition, it is made more beauteous with psychedelic, enhanced lights, and a thermally heated pavement is employed to ensure that the visitors are kept warm during the harsh winters.The charming Eat Streat is not only built upon an extraordinary concept but also can run things smoothly, which explains the measures taken to prevent any spoilt experience for anyone who plans to have a good time here.The most convenient thing about this place is that while you walk down the street with restaurants lined on both sides, you can decide what to eat from the menus displayed in front of them, which shall prevent you from judging the eateries by their names! Read More

Overlooking the Rotorua Museum on the lake’s edge in North Island, New Zealand, are the beautiful Government Gardens (Paepaekumanu). This site was a gift to the British Crown by the local Ngati Whakaue tribe and stands today as a symbol of both the Maori and English culture. Today, the Museum, Blue Baths, Klamath Falls Rose Gardens, Te Runanga Tea Pavillion and Band Rotunda located in the gardens are the heritage tourist attractions to visit while in Rotorua, New Zealand. Initially known as Paepaekumanu, the Government Gardens in North Island, New Zealand, is a public space nearby Lake Rotorua, rich in history and heritage. In earlier times, this area was under the Maori tribe’s control, where many battles were fought, making it a place of historical significance today. It was in the late 1800s that the Ngati Whakaue tribe gave the land where the present gardens sit as a gift to the Crown.The geothermal areas in the Government Gardens, along with the Arawa Soldiers Memorial, are some of the major highlights of the gardens. A significant point to be noted here is that the Gardens have been categorised as a Historic Area and several of its buildings and structures as Heritage points.The Museum remains closed at present because of restoration work carried out for earthquake strengthening and is due to reopen in 2021. Read More

Located to the North-East of Lake Rotorua is the beautiful and crystal clear Hamurana Springs that appears amidst century-old redwood trees. These freshwater springs are a part of the Ngati Rangiwewehi tribe, and the journey till here is a short one through the groves alongside quiet and mesmerising views. Hamurana Springs flows into the Hamurana Springs Reserve as a stream and later joins Lake Rotorua. Hamurana Springs is surrounded by rocky structures and volcanic springs like the one near Hangarua Spring. Hamurana Springs has been described as a ‘Taonga’, a treasure by the Ngati Rangiwewehi locals and along with the Department of Conservation, the locals have now joined hands to bring its ‘former glory’ back through conservation work with the help of the Hamurana Springs Incorporated Society (HSIS). An interesting fact regarding these springs is that the water takes about 70 years to make its way through the underground aquifers of Mamaku Plateau to resurface again in the spring. The Hangarua Spring is the biggest of all the springs, and a bit further along the walkway here is the Dancing Sands Spring. Read More

Hell's Gate

Hell's Gate, despite its forbidding name, is one of Rotorua's most famous thermal attractions. The fuming and steaming geysers of Hell's Gates are spread over 50 acres of land. The therapeutic properties of the hot pools' mud and their renowned sulphur spa treatments are major tourist attractions for people around the country. Hell's Gate is important in Maori history and is also the site for many Maori legends. Hell's Gate contains New Zealand's most active geothermal field. It has erupting waters, steaming and fuming fumaroles, mud pools, mud volcanoes, and the Kakahi waterfalls, the largest hot waterfall in the Southern hemisphere. The natural hot springs, the sulphur rocks, mud pools, the hot waterfall, and freaky landscape drops are all reminiscent of an alien landscape. Read More

Staying true to Roturua’s endless collection of geothermal locations, Kerosene Creek is a lovely destination that attracts locals and tourists throughout the year. After all, who doesn’t like to take a dip in a naturally-heated warm pool of water and rinse off their week’s stress from the body and the mind. Located 35 minutes south of the main city of Rotorua, Kerosene Creek is a great location to drive to with your friends and family on a weekend you have nothing else to do. Hot water from an underground spring bubbles away and makes it to the surface to mingle with the cool water of the creek, thus creating lovely lukewarm water in the stream - perfect for bathing.Other than being free of cost, the best part about Kerosene Creek is the utterly natural setting it is situated in. Bushes grow into the stream from the two banks, and branches of high trees bend and almost touch the water surface as the stream cascades down a small, 2 metres natural waterfall. Read More

Kuirau Park at the northern end of Rotorua, New Zealand, is a geothermal site with hot springs, mud pools, crater lakes and gardens. This park is a public space with walking tracks leading to the geothermal areas and providing the visitors with exciting and mesmerising sights of the boiling lakes and foot pools. Along with this, the park has other recreational activities like barbecues, playgrounds and paddling pools available and is a popular tourist attraction in the area. Bubbling with geothermal activity in an area open to the public at all times is Kuirau Park in Rotorua, New Zealand. This site is a nature park with abundant geothermal activity and a walkway with amazing views of the hot springs, mud pools and boiling lakes. Eruptions are an occasional occurrence here, with one explosion in 2001 which sent mud and rocks the size of footballs flying into the air; therefore, safety fences bound this area to keep visitors safe. Read More

‘The Small Lake’, Lake Rotoiti in the Bay of Plenty area of New Zealand, is a relatively large lake, contrary to its name, near the famous Lake Rotorua. It is a popular site for tourists who wish to go on a boating trip, with the beautiful Manupirua Hot Springs on the lake’s shore, which can be reached only by boat. Lake Rotorua's northern shore in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand is 'the small lake', Lake Rotoiti. It is connected to Lake Rotorua via the Oahu Channel, which affected lake water quality in the 1960s. However, an improvement has been noticed with the construction of a safety barrier to prevent the nitrogen-rich water from entering Lake Rotoiti. With breathtaking views and beautiful sights, this lake is a tourist hotspot for boating experiences and kayak trips from the lake to the exquisite Manupirua Springs Hot Pools. The only way to these hot pools is through boats, and while on guided tours, you will be informed about the history of this place and the local Māori stories. Read More

Regarded to be the second largest lake in the North Island of New Zealand, the lake of Rotorua is one of the prime tourist attractions for people visiting the city of Rotorua in New Zealand. It stretches for about 79.8 square kilometres and has a depth of 10 meters. The city of Rotorua is located on the lake's southern shore, and the town of Ngongotaha is on the western coast of the same. So if you plan to dedicate a significant chunk of your time around the lake, you would not be short of accommodation both the city has to offer. The lake is a product of the volcanic activity of the Taupo Volcanic Zone and has a high content of sulfur which gives it an exotic yellowish-green hue. The lake also has natural hot springs due to its geothermal activity in certain areas, which an experienced local guide will guide you. Read More