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Rotorua
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Parks and Reserves
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Things to do
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Mud pools,
geysers and fun, fun, fun!
The
town of Rotorua, north-east of Lake Taupo in the
North Island, is located on the shores of Lake
Rotorua. There are several other lakes in the same
region, including Lake Rotoiti, Lake Tarawera, Lake
Rotoehu and Lake Okareka, which makes the area
special in its own right.
Yet it's not just the lakes that attract
thousands of visitors to this area each
year. There are the steaming mud pools, gushing
geysers, and the smell of sulphur, plus
action-plus adventure activities, that
have visitors coming back again and again
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Rotorua has built its tourist industry on this
thermal wonderland, and there are many things
that families can do here that will make you
want to come back again and again.
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Parks and walks
In central
Rotorua, Kuirau Park
offers the public a lot to see and do from
thermal pools in action to a great playground. The
park can be accessed off Tarewa Road, via Lake Road
or Ranolf Street with access just south of Haupapa
Street on your right, with ample parking available.
There is a miniature railway here, plus a playground
to enjoy once you have seen the thermal area.
The Orchid
Gardens, just off Hinemaru Street, are well
worth a visit especially for those with green
fingers.
If you enjoy the
sulphur smell, why not take the walking track along
Sulphur flats. This walking track starts at
Amohau Street, just past Hinemaru Street and starts
with a walk past a thermally active area. Continuing
on the walk you make your way along the Puarenga
Stream, eventually finishing back on Amohau Street,
at the intersection of Sala Street and Te Ngare
Road.
There are many
reserves throughout Rotorua. Here we have listed
some of the larger ones:
Arikikapakapa
Reserve is situated between the Old Taupo
Road and Hemo Road.
Tihiotonga
Centennial Park is off
Mokoia Drive and Moncur Drive.
Linton Park,
in the suburb of Mangakakahi, has the Mangakakahi
Stream running through it and is accessible from
several roads including Edmond Road and View Road.
Lastly, if your
family is up to a place with more demanding walks,
then the Whakarewarewa Forest
off Long Mile Road has a large variety of
walks, including a lovely walk through the Redwood
Grove. Gates at the forest entrance are closed at
night.
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Things to do
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Rainbow
Springs
A visit to Rainbow Springs is a
really AWESOME day out!
Here, you can gaze at the Gecko, spy
on a Kiwi and even see the newborn
Kiwi chicks that just came out of
their eggs. You can spot the Keas in
the trees and even feed an ENORMOUS
Rainbow Trout…. |
You can go for exciting
bushwalks, have a picnic at the
pavilion on Fairy Lawn, meet
Rattle the Pig and Pip the Ponui
Donkey, feed the cute pigs and
get so close to nature like you
probably have never seen it
before. There is a huge amount
of native New Zealand flora and
fauna to see here at Rainbow
Springs. We have a heap of fun
activities especially for kids,
including our famous Kids
Fishing Days.
Rainbow Springs is wheelchair
and pram friendly and we provide
an easily accessible and totally
amazing look at a number of
amazing endangered species. So…
tell your folks where you want
to go! All the furry, feathered
and fishy friends here at
Rainbow Springs just can’t wait
to meet you all!
www.rainbowsprings.co.nz
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The Buried
Village of Te Waiora, Tarwera Road,
Rotorua.
Paradise Valley Springs, 467 Paradise Valley
Road, Rotorua. Ph: 07 348 9667.
www.paradisev.co.nz
Skyline
Skyrides, Fairy Springs Road, Rotorua.
The
Zorb, 140 Western Road, Roturua.
Mana
Adventures, Lakefront.
- The
Wall
- 1140
Hinemoa Street, Rotorua.
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Rotorua's indoor climbing experience, great
for the beginner through to the expert.
- Fast
Activities
- Grand
Prix Raceway
- Cnr
Marguerita Street and Ngae Road, Rotorua.
- Ph:
07 348 6314
- The
raceway is a great family day out. The age
restriction for children is 12 years and
over.
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Attractions
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Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
- State
Highway 5, 25 kms south of Rotorua.
- Ph:
07 366 6333
- Amazing
views of pools, lakes, craters, steam vents,
mineral terraces and a cafe to relax in
after you have walked through this unique
display of nature.
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Agrodome
- Western
Road, Ngongotaha, Rotorua.
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Ph:
07 357 1050
- A Unique
New Zealand Experience; enjoy the best all
weather attraction. All facilities are
wheelchair accessible.
Family fun with
mountain bikes available for children five years an
over.
- Horse
Riding
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Mountain Action,
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525 Ngongotaha Road, Rotorua.
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Ph:
07 348 8400
- Take
your family on a fun adventure with Mountain
Action. Please ring to confirm that horses
are available which are suitable for younger
riders.
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Accommodation
We have a wide range of accommodation
from holiday parks through to hotels and motels.
For a
full list of accommodation in Rotorua
click here.
This month's sponsored
accommodation is .....
Cleveland Motel
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Name of
business: Cleveland Motel
Location: 113-119
Lake Road, Rotorua
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