Rotorua
New Zealand is the youngest country on earth – the last plateau was found. Maori tribes was the first to move to New Zealand in a thousand years ago. Since then, people came from all over the world to settle here. New Zealand have a rich and fascinating history, reflecting both Maori and European heritage. Rotorua is located in the North Island is a magnet for tourists who come to see the volcanic phenomena and learning culture in the New Zealand Maori tribe. Rotorua will captivate you with geothermal wonders and experience the unique culture – from the Geyser and hot mud pools to shelter marae, the festival hangi, a village of natural pre-European Maori. Rotorua has a cultural adventure that has been developed with care, from skydiving to zorbing.
Submerged in History and Culture
More than a third of Rotorua is the Maori population, so the district is the best place to get involved in indigenous culture of New Zealand. Rotorua has a remarkable history, which will be happy to share local Maori population to enrich your experience. Their stories are very charming. Go back to the Tamaki Maori Village. In the depths of the forest, you will get a clear picture of how life style and traditional Maori, from pre-European times to the present. See and learn the traditional art of preserved Maori in New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute. You can talk with members of the carved and woven as well as learn the history and processes involved in every art form. Do not forget the hot spa bath in the clear, Blue Baths, featuring the building’s colorful past. Then, enjoy a meal on the floor above and enjoy the view from the beautiful Government Gardens. Visit the excavation site is at Te Wairoa, a village buried by the eruption of Mount Tarawera in 1886. Enjoy food hangi and a Maori concert on Mokoia Island or in one of the hotels in the city.
Natural beauty
Lake Rotorua, even if looks beautiful and peaceful, has a violent history. Large volcano erupted in the area about 200 thousand years ago, creating a caldera linear center 16 km. Caldera was then filled with water and become the second largest lake in the North Island. Rotorua and 15 other lakes in the area were connected with the Rotorua Caldera and Mount Tarawera. According to legend, the Europeans find Geyser and mud pools of Rotorua in the 1880s, which is now the biggest killer of the city. Pohutu geyser known, as well as other Geyser in other places in the area, are the attractions to be seen. Pohutu hot springs, in the Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley, erupted several times a day, spraying hot water to 30 m into the air. Which is not to be missed spring spa therapy, and soak in thermal pools. You may wish to mud baths, which will make your skin feel smooth as silk. Rotorua is one of the best health spas in New Zealand. Hell’s Gate is a hot waterfall the only Southern. Enjoy the experience of family soak in the Polynesian Spa.
Maximum tension
Rotorua promises satisfaction for the adrenaline junkie – but the stories even worse. A lot of adventure and adrenaline sensations will drive you, with the best views of New Zealand special. Overcome your fears and feel the tandem skydiving from a height of 4500 meters. A bolt from the aircraft was once in a lifetime experience that you must try. Glide down from 4500 meters to give you a chance look at the Rotorua lakes and forests unrivaled. You can also surf the scree – a steep slope full of gravel – at Mt Tarawera or the Mt Ngongotaha, and listen to other surfers in the air screaming. You are perfect for rafting in New Zealand. This is a popular activity all year round. You can defy the currents in the Kaituna River (fifth floor), Wairoa (fifth floor) and the Rangitaiki (level four). Kaituna River waterfall you will face up to 7 m Tutea – the highest waterfall in commercial forded.
Family Entertainment
Rotorua is a fun family adventure vacation. There is always something for everyone, whatever their age. For example, drive by car ferry, and shaving the sheep, to spinning the jet boat. Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set & Farm Tour, which is based on original location Hobbiton in the Trilogy “The Lord of the Rings”. You will be guided to explore the site area of 4 hectares and described interesting details about the making of the movie. Activity in agriculture is just as enjoyable, such as shaving and feeding sheep or milking cows. There are also demonstrations of sheep herd of sheep and auction. When you visit organic kiwifruit orchard, you can stop for wine tasting kiwifruit and honey. Want to see lions, fish, giant eels, waterfowl, deer and others? Paradise Valley Springs place. For some sensational slump, zorbing is another crazy adventure that found by the Kiwi. “Zorbonauts” turns down a steep hillside in a large rubber ball filled with air. Embark on a jet boat for cruising the Waikato River through spectacular canyon Tutukau. Discover the native flora and fauna and one of the most popular attractions in New Zealand geothermal namely the thermal Riverjet safari. For an unforgettable dining experience, follow the adventures Indigenous Food Trail. This is food in the forest trail to educate visitors about the authentic Maori and the natural vegetation and crops are used, and led by a local member of the Royal Charles. Charles, created specifically for this tour Treetops Lodge and Wilderness Estate, which already has experience of more than 20 years of Maori food. New Zealand has four seasons: autumn (March to May), winter (June to August) and spring ( September-November), summer (December-February).