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Rotorua's rotten egg aroma is the only downside to its position on a volcanic fault line. With 13 freshwater lakes within 20 minutes, Rotorua is all about getting outside - and getting muddy. There... more » Rotorua's rotten egg aroma is the only downside to its position on a volcanic fault line. With 13 freshwater lakes within 20 minutes, Rotorua is all about getting outside - and getting muddy. There are a profusion of places to experience bubbling mud and geysers in "Rotovegas", the area at the top of Fenton Street. Once you've made the most of the mud, soar nearly 2000 feet on the Skyline Gondola for views of Lake Rotorua. Discover the lakes by paddle steamer, fishing charter or WWII amphibious vehicle. « less
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“"Good times, great company, AMAZING resort"”

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

5 of 5 stars
JadE_Tang
Auckland
Nov 20, 2009

From the moment we stepped into resort right up until the moment we left the staff at Wai Ora Spa resort were amazingly welcoming and hospitable. The beautifully quaint bar is one you can quite...more

“Great Cuisine, Great Service I will be coming back again and again and agian .........”

Campbell's Restaurant

5 of 5 stars
TheresaPukekohe
Pukekohe
Nov 19, 2009

Service with smiles, looked after as if we were the only ones in the Restaurant, Beautiful presented, great tasting food from the Entree (Mussels), Mains (Vension) to the Sticky Date Pudding which...more

“Awake till 2am due to noise”

Emerald Spa Resort

2 of 5 stars
Sophies-Comments
Auckland
Nov 19, 2009

When I booked our room, the lady on the phone said she would put us in the "honeymoon" suite upstairs, as "it is quieter". We were happy with the way the room looked with the spa, however this all...more

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