Rotorua Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
About Rotorua
The nameRotoruacomes from theMāori languageand means "two lakes" or "second lake" (roto= lake,rua= two). Its full name isTe Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe, meaning "the second great lake of Kahumatamomoe". The city sits on the southern shores of Lake Rotorua, and there are several other lakes nearby. So along with the geothermal wonders, many water-based activities such as fishing, boating and white water rafting are available. Rotorua is built over a geothermal hot spot. There are numerous natural vents, hot pools and other geothermal features in and around the city. Many of these are in parks and reserves. Natural eruptions of steam, hot water and mud occasionally occur in new locations. Many places have their own private geothermal bores for heating and water for bathing although the priv
Top Attractions in Rotorua
Explore the best things to see and do in Rotorua:
- ★Agrodome
- ★Buried Village
- ★Hiking
- ★Kerosene Creek
- ★Kuirau Park Thermal Pools
- ★Polynesian Spa
- ★Rainbow Springs Nature Park
- ★Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest
Where to Eat in Rotorua
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Abracadabra Café
- 🍴Atlas Café & Restaurant
- 🍴Capers Epicuran
- 🍴Fat Dog Café & Bar
- 🍴Gengy's Mongolian BBQ
- 🍴Sabroso
Where to Stay in Rotorua
- 🏨All Seasons Holiday Park
- 🏨Crash Palace Backpackers
- 🏨Hamurana Lodge
- 🏨Holiday Inn Rotorua
- 🏨Jet Park Hotel Rotorua
- 🏨Kiwi Paka Backpackers Rotorua
Rotorua Travel Guide Sections
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