Rotorua is an inland city that is famous for its geothermal activity, Maori culture experiences, 18 lakes, and three major rivers in a beautiful natural environment.

Rotorua is a major destination for both domestic and international tourists. Its geothermal activity, featuring geysers and hot mud pools, are world renowned. This thermal activity is created by the Rotorua Caldera, over which the town is built.

In Te Puia’s Whakarewarewa Valley, there are bubbling mud pools and the 30m-tall Pohutu Geyser, which erupts many times daily. Its also home to a living Maori village and the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, with traditional wood carving and weaving schools.

Rotorua was one of the first places in the country to host tourists who came to experience the healing properties of the geothermal waters.

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12 Day Highlights of the Two Islands
13 Days, from Auckland to Christchurch
from NZD $3,414 per person share twin (low season)
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An interesting road trip of both islands, with the main highlights included along the way.
14 Day New Zealand’s Hidden Secrets
14 Days, from Auckland to Christchurch
from NZD $2,599 per person share twin (low season)
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  • Accommodation Style: 3 or 4 star hotel or motel
On this tour you can get to the places New Zealander's choose to holiday, off the beaten track and taking you to some very special spots.
16 Day Rail and Cruise Road Trip
16 Days, from Auckland to Christchurch
from NZD $4,977 per person share twin (low season)
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This self drive tour shows off the stunning scenery throughout this beautiful country, experience a Tranz Alpine Rail journey, whale watching, lake cruising and Maori culture.
6 Day Pacific Coast Adventure
6 Days, from Auckland to Auckland
from NZD $1,610 per person share twin (low season)
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On this tour you can see geothermal wonders, , experience a traditional Maori hangi and explore the absolutely stunning Coromandel Coast.
9 Day Wonders of the North
9 Days, from Auckland to Wellington
from NZD $2,480 per person share twin (low season)
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This Self Drive tour takes in all the main highlights of the North Island from the top right through the volcanic plateau and underground Waitomo Glowworm Caves
9 Day Best of the North
9 Days, from Auckland to Wellington
from NZD $2,494 per person share twin (low season)
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  • Accommodation Style: 3 or 4 star hotel or motel
This Self Drive tour takes in all the main highlights of the North Island from the top right through the volcanic plateau and as well as a visit to Hobbiton Movie Set and geothermal Rotorua
7 Day North Island Discovery Tour
7 Days, from Auckland to Wellington
from NZD $1,940 per person share twin (low season)
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On this tour you visit the Bay of Islands, see geothermal wonders, Hobbit homes, experience a traditional Maori hangi and the Art Deco wonder's of Hawke's Bay
10 Day North Island Caves, Coast & Volcanoes
10 Days, from Auckland to Wellington
from NZD $2,603 per person share twin (low season)
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This Self Drive tour takes in the breathtaking Waitomo Caves, Tongariro National Park and the beautiful Bay of Islands as it journeys through the North Island.
20 Day New Zealand’s Natural Highlights
20 Days, from Auckland to Christchurch
from NZD $5,809 per person share twin (low season)
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On this tour discover New Zealand's Natural Highlights from bubbling mud, geothermal wonders fiords, pristine mountains and lakes, glaciers and alps this tour won't disappoint!
5 Day Thermal Explorer Tour
5 Days, from Auckland to Wellington
from NZD $1,549 per person share twin (low season)
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On this tour you can see geothermal wonders, Hobbit homes, experience a traditional Maori hangi and the Art Deco wonder's of Hawke's Bay