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Visiting Rotorua, New Zealand


Rotorua's rotten-egg aroma is the only downside to its position on a volcanic fault line. With 13 freshwater lakes within 20 minutes, Rotorua is all about getting outside - and getting muddy. There... more » Rotorua's rotten-egg aroma is the only downside to its position on a volcanic fault line. With 13 freshwater lakes within 20 minutes, Rotorua is all about getting outside - and getting muddy. There is a profusion of places to experience bubbling mud and geysers in "Rotovegas", the area at the top of Fenton Street. Once you've made the most of the mud, soar nearly 2000 feet on the Skyline Gondola for views of Lake Rotorua. Discover the lakes by paddle steamer, fishing charter or WWII amphibious vehicle. « less

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162 Hotels & Accommodations

42 Things to Do

53 Restaurants

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Nov
64°F 17°C
53°F 11°C
3 in 8 cm
Dec
68°F 20°C
57°F 13°C
4 in 9 cm
Jan
71°F 21°C
59°F 15°C
3 in 7 cm
Feb
72°F 22°C
60°F 15°C
3 in 8 cm
Mar
70°F 21°C
58°F 14°C
3 in 9 cm
Apr
66°F 18°C
53°F 11°C
4 in 9 cm
Extended Forecast
Wednesday
11 Nov
Hi:
64°F 17°C
Lo:
46°F 7°C
Thursday
12 Nov
Hi:
64°F 17°C
Lo:
50°F 10°C
Friday
13 Nov
Hi:
62°F 16°C
Lo:
50°F 10°C

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Zorb Rotorua

10 Nov 2009

We had a great time Zorbing. It was pretty cold when we went but we just brought dry clothes so we could change right away. It was pretty busy, with lots of people coming in on buses, but we didn't...more

Kuirau Lodge

5 of 5 stars
West Midlands
10 Nov 2009

Just look at the comments/ratings for this fantastic B & B - all are excellent! Our best B & B in NZ!!We stayed here for 3 nights and were very well looked after by Arthur & Pam. Nothing too much...more

Distinction Rotorua Hotel & Conference Centre

3 of 5 stars
Los Angeles, CA
10 Nov 2009

I booked in with friends through i-Site. I think our rate was $140 NZ/night although the person who booked claimed that the rooms "usually go for $300". Not sure how that could ever be the...more

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