Rotorua - 3 Full Days In and Around the Sulphur City
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Rotorua - 3 Full Days In and Around the Sulphur City
Sarah
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Rotorua will welcome you with the smell of rotten eggs for which its nickname is also "Rottenrua". The sulphur smell is omnipresent here so you shouldn't mind that too much. The city and its surroundings have much to offer and you'll find yourself in a geothermal wonderland exploring otherworldly places and learn more about Maori culture.
I assembled a 3 day itinerary for you so that you can make the most of your visit to Rotorua. Each day includes hotel recommendations, places to eat, activities and places to relax.
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WHERE TO STAY
LUXURY STAY
Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel
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A small boutique hotel located right at the lake with a private beach, a heated outdoor swimming pool and a sauna. All the rooms provide a fireplace and the exceptional breakfast is complementary.
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Regal Palms Resort
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Ideally located just a short stroll from the Maori Living Village, a 5 minute drive to the city center and the Redwoods Forest, this place offers studios, suites and apartments of all sizes, some even including a jacuzzi bath tub. The 5 star property features a heated outdoor swimming pool and sauna, a gym, a mini golf ocurse, a tennis court and BBQ facilities.
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MID-RANGE OPTIONS
Aura Accommodation
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Ecofriendly and very centrally located, just a 3 minute walk from the lake, Government Gardens is around the corner, Eat Street just a short stroll away.
The studios and apartments feature a kitchen and there is a thermal outdoor swimming pool.
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Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
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This hotel is located right at the lake, just a few minutes from the airport witha complementary shuttle service.
Offering rooms and suites of differences sizes, some with kitchen and jacuzzi bath tub.
The hotel features a day spa with sauna and the option to book a massage and a jacuzzi. The outdoor swimming pool provides beautiful views on the lake.
Rotorua's city center is just a few minutes by car.
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Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
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The Novotel welcomes you with clean and modern rooms, a gym, geothermal pools and a great breakfast buffet while being just a short stroll from the lake. The hotel features a restaurant and bar and all the shops are in walking distance. If you come with your kids, there is a big playground just outisde the hotel.
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Sarah
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I'm trilingual. I offer my services here in English but I can also provide them in German 🇩🇪 and Spanish 🇪🇸 if you contact me ✨
Hi everyone 👋🏻
I'm Sarah from Germany and my biggest passion is everything related to travel. I not only LOVE to organize my own travels but also help others make travelling and especially planning easier. Below you can find some facts about me to get to know me a little better 😊
🌏 I'm backpacking solo around the world since 2017, exploring new places and cultures. I love to travel off the beaten path as I think this is the best way to experience local life and discover places away from mass tourism.
🗻 I've lived in New Zealand for 2,5 years, exploring this beautiful country in my van and I've also lived in Australia and Uruguay for one year each.
🥥 I always try to spend as much time as possible in one country to be able to explore it thoroughly. The first thing I usually do is wandering the streets to get a feel for the place, visiting local markets and also trying all the food.
🏞️🏝️ I love the outdoors, hiking, chasing waterfalls, driving around with the scooter, scuba diving and snorkeling.
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DESTINATION(S) COVERED
Waimangu Volcanic Valley Waimangu Road, Rotorua, Neuseeland
Kuirau Park Ranolf Street, Rotorua, Neuseeland
Wai-O-Tapu Waiotapu Loop Road, Rotorua, Neuseeland
Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve and Mud Spa State Highway 30, Tikitere, Rotorua, Neuseeland
Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, Neuseeland
Kerosene Creek, Waiotapu, Neuseeland
Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, Neuseeland
Polynesian Spa Hinemoa Street, Lakeside, Rotorua, Neuseeland
North Island, Neuseeland
Okere Falls, Neuseeland
Rainbow Mountain Scenic Reserve, Waiotapu, Neuseeland
Government Gardens Queens Drive, Rotorua, Neuseeland
Bay of Plenty, Neuseeland
Rotorua, Neuseeland
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