The Thermal Pools, Rotorua, New Zealand
The Thermal Pools

Rotorua

Rotorua and the Bay of Plenty offer contrasting landscapes in Central North Island. Rotorua is defined by its geothermal activity while the Bay of Plenty is nearly 100 miles of golden beaches.
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Rotorua local time
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Weather in Rotorua Central
8°C | 46°F Some Clouds
Local currency
1
 = 1.87 NZD
Voltage
230V Voltage

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Hukafalls Jet

Our Locals' Tip The team at Hukafalls Jet can also arrange free pick-ups from your Taupo accommodation.

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Cableway Restaurant and Bar

Our Locals' Tip The Grill menu will tempt your with a premium selection of fillet steak, chicken kebab and South Island salmon steak - all cooked and prepared on the grill to your liking.

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The Rotorua Blues Festival

The Rotorua Blues Festival

29 May - 3 Jun
Music

The Bay of Plenty Blues Club's annual Blues festival is presented in downtown Rotorua over Queen's Birthday Weekend. Programme includes the popular Blues Cruise (Saturday and Sunday), youth guitar seminar and workshop, Saturday 'Streat Party' and continuous bands playing in various venues around town Friday - Sunday. The festival winds up on Monday with a... more »

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Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park

Explore one of nature's most spectacular geothermal parks, with , geysers, hot springs and pools, lush flora and fauna, amazing silica terraces and a rare geothermal cave. more »

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Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park

Explore one of nature's most spectacular geothermal parks, with , geysers, hot springs and pools, lush flora and fauna, amazing silica terraces and a rare geothermal cave. more »

Rotorua Photos

Rainbow Springs, Rotorua

Rainbow Springs, Rotorua

Te Arawa Waka Taua

Te Arawa Waka Taua

Clock Tower & i-SITE Building, Rotorua

Clock Tower & i-SITE Building, Rotorua

Huka Falls, Taupo

Huka Falls, Taupo

Volcanic Air Scenic Flights, Rotorua

Volcanic Air Scenic Flights, Rotorua

Pukeroa Hill

Pukeroa Hill

Kuirau Park

Kuirau Park

Rotorua Gondola

Rotorua Gondola

Lake Rotoma

Lake Rotoma

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