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Rental Network: | | | | | | budget finder budget seeker budget escape New Zealand Itineraries North Island Introduction North Island South Island 5 Day Itinerary Auckland to Rotorua Rotorua to Taupo Taupo to Waitomo Waitomo to Auckland 6 Day Itinerary Auckland to Coromandel Coromandel to Whitianga Whitianga to Tauranga Tauranga to Rotorua Rotorua to Auckland Alternative Endings 6 Day Itinerary Auckland to Dargaville Dargaville to Kaitaia Kaitaia to Paihia Paihia to Whangarei Whangarei to Auckland 7 Day Itinerary Auckland to Whitianga Whitianga to Tauranga Tauranga to Rotorua Rotorua to Taupo Taupo to Napier Napier to Wellington 9 Day Itinerary Auckland to Coromandel Coromandel to Whitianga Whitianga to Tauranga Tauranga to Gisborne Gisborne to Napier Napier to Taupo Taupo to Rotorua Rotorua to Waitomo Waitomo to Auckland 9 Day Itinerary Auckland to Whangarei Whangarei to Paihia Paihia to Hokianga Hokianga to Auckland Auckland to Rotorua Rotorua to Taupo Taupo to Waitomo Waitomo to Auckland 11 Day Itinerary Auckland to Whitianga Whitianga to Tauranga Tauranga to Rotorua Rotorua to Gisborne Gisborne to Napier Napier Taupo Napier Napier to Wellington Wellington to New Plymouth New Plymouth to Waitomo Waitomo to Auckland 8 Day Itinerary Wellington Wellington to Masterton Masterton to Wellington Wellington to Nelson Nelson/St Arnaud/Blenheim Blenheim to Christchurch TAUPO - ROTORUA (80km/50miles, 1hour 20mins) Continue on the Thermal Explorer Highway to Rotorua. Rotorua is one of the most famous tourist destinations in New Zealand, and has a long history of welcoming visitors. From the moment people arrive in Rotorua they know they're somewhere quite different. There is a scent of sulphur in the air, and at nearby geothermal hotspots there are spouting geysers, mud pools bubbling and belching, and warm geothermal pools and ponds that create a kaleidoscope of colour. There are many activities and attractions to appeal to a wide range of visitor interests: Visit areas of geothermal activity in and around Rotorua or choose from numerous hot mineral baths in which to soak Gain a different perspective of Rotorua - from the air. Choose a flightseeing excursion to White Island, an active volcano, or over the majestic crater of Mt Tarawera, Waimangu Thermal Valley and the beautiful lakes of Rotorua With 11 major lakes, the Rotorua region is one of the country's prime trout-fishing spots. There is high chance visitors will catch a trout, especially if a local professional guide is hired. Or visit a trout farm to view rainbow and brown trout Learn about the history of Rotorua at the Blue Baths in the Government Gardens and the Rotorua Museum of Art and History, or venture to the village of Te Wairoa, which was buried by the 1886 Mt Tarawera eruption and is now on display as an archaeological site Experience an action-packed live stage show at the Agrodome or Rainbow Farm and see rams, sheep shearing, sheep dogs, milking cows and baby lambs View springs and streams full with trout, see the native kiwi, and observe the tuatara, a unique prehistoric lizard Volcano tours: join a 4WD tour to the dormant volcano of Mt Tarawera. Take a guided walk in and around craters, and see spectacular views of surrounding lakes and mountains In the evening, discover the customs of the Maori people at one of the Maori concerts and traditional hangi meals staged daily, OR visit one of the many spa complexes offering therapeutic treatments and thermal bathing facilities. For those able to stay in the Rotorua area additional days, activities include: Whakarewarewa Forest: visit the giant Californian redwood trees. With Rotorua becoming well known as a mountain bike adventure mecca, one of the main activities in the Forest is mountain biking through a network of trails. Mountain bikes can be hired and guided trips are available. Other activities in the Forest include running, walking and horse riding. Tourism Rotorua have published a Mountain Bike Guide - email marketing@tourism.rdc.govt.nz Mt Tarawera: hike to the top of this majestic volcano (a day trip) White water rafting: experience the most exciting river locations, including thrilling rapids on the Rangitaiki River and New Zealand's highest commercially rafted waterfall on the Kaituna River Lake Rotorua: take a day trip to Mokoia Island, and bring to life the famous Maori legend of Hinemoa and Tutanekai, a tale of true love For more information on Rotorua visit www.rotoruanz.com

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