Geothermal site where visitors can view a variety of features including mud pools, geysers, steaming volcanic lakes and mineral terraces.
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Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
#7 of 79 hotels in Rotorua, North Island
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Rydges Rotorua
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Last reviewed Sep 21, 2008
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Accolade Lodge Motel "Country Comfort"
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Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua
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The Grand Tiara Hotel And Conference Centre
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BK's Rotorua Motor Lodge
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Quality Hotel Regal Geyserland
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Quality Resort Heritage
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Heritage Rotorua
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Princes Gate Hotel
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Solitaire Lodge
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#1 of 33 attractions in Rotorua
Attraction type: Hot spring/geyser
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- Aug 1, 2008 "Sulfur and Steam"
- Jul 13, 2008 "Great Experience"
- Apr 9, 2008 "Not to be missed"
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#2 of 33 attractions in Rotorua
Attraction type: Other; Tour
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- Aug 15, 2008 "Best experience and a must do!"
- Jul 1, 2008 "the best show we have seen in Rotorua"
- Jan 29, 2008 "Mitai-Ka Pai!!"
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#3 of 33 attractions in Rotorua
Attraction type: Historic village
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- Jul 13, 2008 "Great Show"
- Jun 3, 2008 "My fav place in Rotaz is Tamaki village"
- May 21, 2008 "An experience that even Kiwis would be proud of"
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#4 of 33 attractions in Rotorua
Take a scenic gondola ride to this outdoor amusement park that includes such thrilling rides as the Luge, Sky Swing and Rotorua Venturer Simulator.
Attraction type: Amusement/theme park
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- Jun 1, 2008 "Great fun luge runs!"
- Jan 15, 2008 "my favourite activity in north island, new zealand"
- Aug 1, 2007 "What a blast!!!"
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#5 of 33 attractions in Rotorua
An extraordinary experience of sight, sound and smell awaits you at this active New Zealand volcano, where the always present white cloud lends a mystical touch. Tour guides outfit you for an adventurous trek on the island where signs of volcanic activity are everywhere.
Attraction type: Volcano; Water park
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- Sep 30, 2008 "Just amazing"
- May 24, 2008 "The most amazing thing I ever visited"
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#6 of 33 attractions in Rotorua
Attraction type: Amusement/theme park
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- Aug 1, 2008 "Are you nuts?!"
- Mar 23, 2008 "Only the Kiwis..."
- May 14, 2007 "Do This When You're in NZ"
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#7 of 33 attractions in Rotorua
Attraction type: Spa
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- Jun 25, 2008 "Don't think, just go"
- Mar 30, 2008 "Unhygienic"
- Mar 23, 2008 "Super Relaxing..."
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#8 of 33 attractions in Rotorua
Attraction type: Hot spring/geyser
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- Sep 29, 2007 "Inside a sleeping volcano"
- May 28, 2007 "Don't miss the boat!"
- Oct 13, 2006 "Incredible Sights"
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#9 of 33 attractions in Rotorua
Rainbow Springs is simply beautiful. Loads of New Zealand species in a calm, shady location. Kiwi Encounter is very educational, so you'll love it if you're a patient listener. Kiwi eggs in...
Attraction type: Nature center; Nature reserve; Wildlife park
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- Oct 9, 2008 "Birds of New Zealand- and even a Kiwi"
- Jan 20, 2008 "Beautiful and educational"
- Dec 20, 2007 "Awesome!"
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#10 of 33 attractions in Rotorua
Attraction type: Educational site
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- Jun 1, 2008 "Maori experience"
- Mar 23, 2008 "Lots of Fun and Interactive"
- Apr 17, 2007 "Great Attraction"
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#11 of 33 attractions in Rotorua
Waikite Valley Thermal Pools provides the opportunity to relax and experience the pure natural geothermal waters from the Te Manaroa Spring. Facilities include The Pukeko in the Ponga Tree Cafe, a splash pool with adjoining toddlers play area, passive bathing pools, private spas, nature trail and separate changing, toilet and shower area for families. Waikite Valley Thermal Pools also offers powered and non powered campground sites.
Attraction type: Other
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- Aug 17, 2008 "Wonderful, wonderful Waikite Hot Pools!"
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#12 of 33 attractions in Rotorua
Attraction type: Art museum; History museum
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- Feb 20, 2007 "Understated and interesting"
- Jul 9, 2006 "Interesting and Informative"
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#13 of 33 attractions in Rotorua
Attraction type: Other
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- May 5, 2008 "amazing"
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#14 of 33 attractions in Rotorua
Attraction type: Tour
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- May 18, 2008 "Jetboat and Geothermal experience"
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#15 of 33 attractions in Rotorua
Attraction type: Hot spring/geyser; Nature reserve
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- Aug 22, 2008 "Rough and ready, but a good experience"
- Jan 15, 2008 "Very natural"
- Jun 11, 2007 "private mud bath and sulphur spa"
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#16 of 33 attractions in Rotorua
Attraction type: Wildlife park
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#17 of 33 attractions in Rotorua
Historic site reveals excavations and displays that tell the story of the volcanic devastation of a village in Rotorua.
Attraction type: Historic site; History museum
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- Oct 13, 2006 "Interesting Place"
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#18 of 33 attractions in Rotorua
Working sheep and cattle farm that gives visitors a hands-on farming experience.
Attraction type: Farm; Amusement/theme park
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- Dec 13, 2006 "Sheep Show - Great Fun!!!"
- Nov 30, 2006 "Not so 'Country'"
- Dec 9, 2005 "agrojet"
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