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• 230 km south of Auckland gateway

– 30-minute flight (4x daily) – 3-hour drive through scenic rolling meadows

• 2nd largest active geothermal field in

the world

• Centrally located in the North Island
• Natural wonderland; renowned for our

18 Lakes, mountain biking trails, walking trails and New Zealand’s primordial rain forest.

• Adventure capital of the North Island

Rotorua

Heart of the North Island

Rotorua

Taupō Auckland Napier Tauranga

• Rotorua features more commissionable

products than any other region in New Zealand; incorporating landscapes, activities and attractions

• Family-friendly destination with the most

choice for families

• Easy access to other North Island regions.

Make Rotorua your central hub. – Beaches & Mountains 60 minutes away

• Ideal length of stay is 3-nights

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• Airport Transfers - Airport Meet & Greet Service,

and Private Transfers in our fully air-conditioned luxury mini coaches, stretch limousines and corporate cars.

• Luxury Private Touring – Tailored to meet your

VIP clients and small group touring needs.

• Cruise Ship Tours – Professional Driver Guides

will meet your clients at the Port Gates, for a memorable day of touring to experience the local highlights.

Our fully-licensed Driver Guides live and work in the region and know the area intimately.

Contact: Anne Norton E: info@xquizit.co.nz W: www.xquizit.co.nz

Xquizit Tours & Limousines

New Zealand Luxury Transport, Tour and Limousine Services

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Rainbow Springs Nature Park

Nature Park and Kiwi Encounter

• Get an up close and personal encounter

with all of NZ’s favourite native birds and

• lizzards. Park entry also includes the

Excotic Bird Show and Big Splash

• The Kiwi Encounter is a unique New

Zealand attraction dedicated to the conservation of our national icon, the kiwi Contact: E: NorthernSales@nttourism.co.nz W: www.rainbowsprings.co.nz

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Agrodome

Farm Show, Farm & Orchard Tour and Back Country Adventure

• Our world famous Farm Show is a “must-

do” for any visitor to New Zealand.

• Take a ride on the Agrodome guided tour

around the picturesque working farm

• See the 350 acre working farm in an

exciting new way with this off-road, exclusive tour Contact: E: NorthernSales@nttourism.co.nz W: www.agrodome.co.nz

• NZ’s best birding tours from 1-8 days
• Hike Whirinaki Forest – NZ’s finest forest, huge

trees, stunning scenery, rare bird and more!

• Explore Tongariro National Park – Fantastic day

hikes, off the beaten track, incredible landscapes and great views

• Professional Ecological knowledge

E: info@foris.co.nz W: www.foris.co.nz

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Destination Tarawera

Tarawera Lakes District – Half or Full Day

• Wairere Falls next to Buried Village (allow 45 min

freedom walk)

• Tarawera Falls rated #1 by DOC (allow 3 hr freedom

walk)

• Hot-water beach provides bathing on shores of Lake

Tarawera (allow 2 hr)

• Water-taxi service included with on-board

commentary

• Lunch-box included
• 9.30am or 12.30pm departure daily

Contact: Mike Gibbons GM E: mike@buriedvillage.co.nz W: www.buriedvillage.co.nz

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• Personalised Tours
• Travel in total comfort
• Morning/Afternoon or Full Day
• Tour times arranged on request
• Airport and Lodge pickups available
• Suitable for all ages
• Mudpools, volcanoes, geysers,

geothermal, sightseeing, kiwi house, government gardens & maori culture.

• www.eliteadventures.co.nz

Elite Adventures

Small Group Tours

• Fully guided small group experience
• Adventure for all ages
• Witness the beauty of native NZ forest
• Part of your ticket price goes directly back

into the forest

• Supreme winners of the New Zealand

Tourism Awards 2016

• Pre-booking essential, our scheduled

departures sell out quickly Contact: Nicki Dent E: nicki@canopytours.co.nz W: www.canopytours.co.nz

• Over half kilometre of suspension bridges

& platforms connected to the 116 year old Redwoods trees

• The Nightlights feature award winning

lanterns by NZ design champion David Trubridge

• A Rotorua must do

Contact: Bruce Thomasen bruce@treewalk.co.nz

www.treewalk.co.nz

• Up close and personal with NZ’s wild

animals, farm animals and native birds.

• Rainbow trout and huge native eels.
• Legendary Fresh Water Spring.
• Mamaku Rainforest treetop walk amongst

mature native bush.

• Lion Park
• Beautifully maintained environment.
• Captivating visitors since 1939.

Contact: Stuart Hamlett E: paradisev@xtra.co.nz W: www.paradisevalleysprings.co.nz

• Adventure Playgrounds latest product !
• Guided two seater self drive buggy tours.
• Travel on ancient Maori warrior trails and reach the highest

lookout in the whole of Rotorua.

• Breath-taking views overlooking Lake Rotorua.
• Evidence of a valid drivers licence required to take part.
• Just 10 minutes from Rotorua’s city centre.
• 2 pax minimum booking
• Tour times 10 am, 11.30 am, 2 pm and 3.30 pm daily
• Discounts availabile when taking part in more than one

activity Contact: Steve Roberts T: 0800 782396 E: info@adventureplayground.co.nz W: www.adventureplayground.co.nz

Adventure Playground is a “ must do” multiple activity desitination in Rotorua

• Latest Giant Mountain Bikes: Hard Tails, Full

Suspension and Downhill Bikes

• Three Premium Locations:
• 1. Mountain Bike Mecca, Whakarewarewa

Forest

• 2. Skyline Gravity Park
• 3. Centre of Rotorua
• Family Friendly
• Guided Tours and Skills Coaching available
• Open 364 Days of the year

Contact: Tu Mutu E: ride@mtbrotorua.co.nz W: www.mtbrotorua.co.nz

• Iconic NZ adventure activity, invented in

Rotorua and the only NZ place to experience.

• Owned and operated by the Inventors.
• Three track options – Straight Track,

Sidewinder Track and new MEGA Track. Ride with water or without in DRYGO – exclusive to OGO

• Hot tubs throughout, hire clothing, heated

changing rooms, hairdryers and barista coffee = great in Winter too !

• Uncontrollable hilarity for all ages

Contact: Anna Rodgers E: bookings@ogo.co.nz W: www.ogo.co.nz

• Scenic Return Gondola Ride overlooking

Rotorua up the side of Mt Ngongotaha

• Suitable for the whole family
• Gravity fuelled fun awaits you
• Luge - World first designed and launched

in Rotorua

• 3 different Luge tracks
• Night Luge – Multi coloured Lights show

you the way after dark

• A must do for any visitor to Rotorua

Contact: Rachel Leinhardt E: rotoruasales@skyline.co.nz W: www.skyline.co.nz/rotorua

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• Velocity Valley (formally Agroventures Adventure

Park) rebranded 24th January 2018.

• The refined identity is inspired by the valley which is

the home of speed and adrenaline.

• Cater for all ages and adventure abilities, from novice

to seasoned adventure professional.

• Rotorua Bungy, Shweeb Racer, Freefall Xtreme,

Agrojet & Swoop – giant sky swing.

• Multi Ride Passes and Family Share Packages

available.

• All weather operating park.

Contact: Debbie Guptill E: Debbie@velocityvalley.co.nz W: www.Velocityvalley.co.nz

VELOCITY VALLEY

New Zealand’s greatest adventures in one location

• Locally owned and operated
• Raft the highest commercially rafted

waterfall in the world – 7m Tutea Falls

• Brand new base building
• #1 on Trip Advisor
• Can be Freesold

Contact: Kirsty Wyndham T: 0800 772 384 or +64 (0)21 026 07441 E: raft@rotorua-rafting.co.nz W: www.rotorua-rafting.co.nz

• There’s something for everyone, from full on

grade 5 rafting action featuring the world’s highest commercially rafted waterfall, through to a gentle grade 2 scenic raft trip.

• Kayak the local lakes and swim in Hot

Springs only accessible by boat, discover secluded lakeside beach’s or a hidden Glow Worm cave. Contact: Justin Hutton T: +64 7 345 6543 E: info@riverrats.co.nz W: www.riverrats.co.nz

• Mokoia Island guided tours by descendants on the water taxi or jet

boat

• 1 hour guided Tour walking the lower tracks. Learn of the famous

love story & visit Hinemoa’s pool while being immersed in the history of the land & the people.

• See the endangered birds as they fill the canopy with there songs as

this bird sanctuary. See the flora & Fauna.

• This can include KawaKawa muffins & Tea.
• OR Try our Water Taxi/ Powhiri/ cultural performance/guided tour

with option of food.

• THE ONLY COMPANY PERMITTED ON MOKOIA ISLAND
• 30 minute cultural jet tour passing by key historical points
• 2.5 hour jet boat tour to Manupuria Hot pools for a soak only

accessible by boat.

• Parasailing- Solo , Tandem or Triple flights
• Family friendly

Contact: Fiona Kelly E: office@kjetrotorua.co.nz W: www.kjetrotorua.co.nz

• Visit up to 4 lakes in Rotorua City & Lakes (90mins)

and Tarawera & Lakes Tour (120mins)

• Experience the thrill of riding in a WWII Amphibious

Landing Craft.

• Stunning natural landscapes including Mount

Tarawera.

• Fully guided commentary including Maori migration,

geothermal history, flora, fauna, industry and so much more.

• Perfect for friends, families, grandparents – anyone

wanting to see the very best of Rotorua on land and water in a unique and fun way. Contact: Trevor Weir T: 073456522 E: info@ducktours.co.nz W: www.rotoruaducktours.co.nz

• The ultimate way to experience Rotorua’s

Adventure

• Mountain Bike in the World Renowned

Whakarewarewa Forest

• Raft the Highest Commercially Rafted Waterfall in

the World

• Lunch at Eco-Store: One of New Zealand’s Leading

Environmentally Friendly Cafés

• Kayak on the stunning Lake Rotoiti over to naturally

fed Hot Pools only accessible by boat

• Operate 365 Days of the Year

Contact: Sophie Gimblett E: info@mdanz.com W: www.mdanz.com

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 NZ’s ONLY self-drive off road experience through Mamaku’s stunning native forest.  Lots of adventure activities in one location.  Impeccable safety record.  Variety of prices and packages for individuals & groups.

• Activity Adventures include:
• 4WD Bush Safari – You Drive, take a journey into the Unknown!
• Monster 4X4 Thrill Ride – You Hold On, It’s Loud & it roars!
• Raceline Karting – You Race, 1.2km outdoor circuit of

excitement!

• Claybird Shooting – You Aim, real shotguns & live ammunition!
• Native Bush Camp Dining Venue – You Relax or party! Groups
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• Phone: 0064 7 3325748
• drive@offroadnz.co.nz
• www.offroadnz.co.nz

Off Road NZ

Adventure Activities

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Pure Cruise

Exclusive luxury sailing experiences 53 foot luxury sailing catamaran

Contact: Matt Horder info@purecruise.co.nz www.purecruise.co.nz

Comfortable sailing for up to 35 guests Remote lake edge thermal pools & beaches Delicious meals and beverages Stunning native bays steeped in cultural history Unmistakably New Zealand served at a pace dictated by you

• Land on and explore White Island (New

Zealand’s only permanently active volcano) – by Helicopter

• Walk to the edge of an active volcanic crater
• Land on and experience Mount Tarawera (site of

largest eruption in New Zealand’s living memory - by Helicopter)

• Flyover the regions spectacular Lakes, Volcanoes

and geothermal systems – by Floatplane

• Take off and land on Lake Rotorua - by

Floatplane Contact: Dorien Vroom-Barclay T: 0064 7 348 9984 E: info@volcanicair.co.nz W: www.volcanicair.co.nz

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• 100 % pure natural geothermal bathing

waters direct from the Te Manaroa Spring, New Zealand’s largest single source of boiling water

• Five bathing options available on general

admission

• Eco-trail enables direct viewing of Te

Manaroa Spring

• Set in a tranquil rural environment

Contact: Lisa Bowie E: info@hotpools.co.nz W: www.hotpools.co.nz

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• Nestled on the secluded Shores of Lake

Rotoiti and only accessible by boat

• Open daily 8am – 10pm all year round
• Thermal mineral hot pools with soothing

qualities

• Take a walk through nature to the look out

point and take in the majestic lake views

• Moor your own boat or book a seat on our

weekend water taxi

Phone: 07 345 8070 Email: info@lrhp.co.nz

Lake Rotoiti Hot Springs

A little haven of paradise

Photography by Tim Whittaker Photography Ltd

• Most active geothermal park in NZ
• The guided tour allows you to interact with the

geothermal muds and waters touching the unique white and grey muds of the area

• Only spa in NZ that provides geothermal mud

baths that leave your skin clean and soft

• Optional experiences – Steamed Hangi &

Cooking Pool Food Tasting & unique Maori based healing therapies

• FIT, Group, Education, Incentive

Contact: Scott Zhang E: scott@waioragroup.co.nz W: www.hellsgate.co.nz

• Award winning scenic reserve covering 175 hectares
• f volcanic craters and native bush.
• See amazing Inferno Crater that rises and falls in

continuous mysterious rhythm with it’s close companion, Frying Pan Lake

• Self-guided tours with informative guide sheets, easy

walks suitable for all ages and levels of fitness, courtesy return shuttle to entrance

• Boat cruise on Lake Rotomahana, the final resting

place of the renowned Pink & White Terraces and home to many native birds

• Café & gift shop

Contact: David Blackmore T: 0064 7 366 6137 E: nature@waimangu.co.nz W: www..waimangu.co.nz

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• Rich Maori History and Natural Beauty
• Guided and Freedom Walks
• Geothermal Nature Tours
• Maori Culture Tours
• Tarawera Trail Great Walk – Transport
• Natural Bush Hot Pool Bathing
• Exclusive Glamping
• Tarawera Falls

Contact: E: info@totallytarawera.com W: www.totallytarawera.com P:(07) 362 8080 or (027) 2439637

Totally Tarawera

Our Culture – Your Personal Journey

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BURIED VILLAGE

Museum, archaeological sites and Wairere Waterfall trail

• Te Wairoa settlement celebrates the beginning of tourism

in NZ and the world famous ‘Pink & White Terraces’

• #1 most visited archaeological heritage park
• Infamous stories of human exploration, exploitation,

greed, tragedy and resilience

• Pre and Post-eruption account of Mt Tarawera on the

night of 10th June 1886

• History unearthed… now known as ‘The Buried Village’ is

a 1-km walk through archaeological sites

• Scenic Lakes-district drive from Rotorua city (20 min)
• Café & Village Open from 9.00am daily

Contact: Mike Gibbons GM E: mike@buriedvillage.co.nz W: www.buriedvillage.co.nz

PRODUCT INFORMATION AT A GLANCE

Contact Details:

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland 201 Wai-O-Tapu Loop Road, RD3 Rotorua, New Zealand, 3073 Phone: +64 7 366 633 Fax: +64 7 366 6010 Email: marketing@waiotapu.co.nz Website: www.waiotapu.co.nz

Introduction:

• Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland is regarded as New Zealand’s most colourful,

and diverse geothermal area.

• Located 27km South of Rotorua on State Highway 5 (Thermal Explorer Highway)
• 18sq km natural setting.

Key Features:

• 26 Unique natural features
• World famous Champagne Pool
• Lady Knox Geyser (presentation at 10.15am daily)
• Huge volcanic craters
• Largest Sinter Terrace in the Southern Hemisphere
• Spectacular range of colours
• Proximity to New Zealand’s largest Mud Pool (3minute drive from the Visitor

Centre) Experience:

• Visitors follow well defined tracks through bush and geothermal features in New

Zealand’s largest hydrothermal area

• Unique flora and fauna
• Walks range from 30 minutes (1.5km) to 75 minutes (3km) - your choice, your

timeframe

• Guided tour add-on option (by prior arrangement only)
• Comprehensive Guide Map in English with translations in 11 different languages

• Contact: Sean Marsh

E: sean@tepuia.com W: www.tepuia.com

• Experience a real living Maori village at

Whakarewarewa, nestled in a unique geothermal valley for more than 200 years

• Be captivated by stories and history passed down

through generations from knowledgeable tour guides

• Learn how the people have for centuries used the

natural geothermal resources for cooking, heating and rejuvenating mind, body and spirit.

• Twice daily performances by cultural group Te

Pakira

• See the world famous Pohutu geyser

T: 07 349 3463 E: info@whakarewarewa.com W: www.whakarewarewa.com

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• Mitai Maori Village is centrally located offering a raw

experience with powerful performance full of emotion and knowledge leaving you in awe.

• Witness warriors paddling an ancient war canoe. Be

enthralled by the natural stream & bush setting.

• View the hangi being uplifted from the earth-oven,

served from a buffet alongside other side dishes and dessert.

• Participate in a short guided bush walk where you will

learn about the flora & fauna and their medicinal uses, view the sacred majestic Fairy Spring, and see glow worms in their natural habitat. Contact: Tania Charteris T: +64 7 3439132 E: tcharteris@mitai.co.nz W: www.mitai.co.nz

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• Experience the warmth of our people

during an evening of ceremonial rituals, powerful cultural performance, storytelling & hangi feasting

• Our evening experience is 3.5 hours in

duration

• Return transport from Rotorua

accommodation including interactive commentary

• Traditional Hangi Buffet feast, followed by

a sumptuous dessert

Contact Lady Saifiti E: Lady@maoriculture.co.nz W: www.tamakimaorivillage.co.nz

TAMAKI MAORI VILLAGE

New Zealand’s MOST AWARDED cultural attraction

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• More than 150 restaurants and dining options
• Authentic Maori Dining Experiences
• Wide variety and capacity
• New “Eat Streat” concept opened in 2014.

Purposely-built dining and entertainment district.

• ideal setting for free night or group casual dining
• Casual dining options: café culture and local

pubs and Breweries

• Weekly Thursday night Market & Saturday

morning Kuirau Park market

Dining and Gastronomy

Culinary discoveries in Rotorua

• Novotel Rotorua Lakeside 4.5* located in

the city centre steps to dining precinct

novotel.com From NZ$189

• Millennium Rotorua 4* located in the city

centre steps to Polynesian Spa

millenniumhotels.com From NZ$179

• Regent of Rotorua 5* boutique property

located in the city centre steps to dining precinct

regentrotorua.co.nz

From NZ$249

• Blackswan Rotorua 4.5* boutique property
• n the shores of Lake Rotorua

blackswanhotel.co.nz From NZ$349

• Solitaire Lodge 5* located on the shores of

lake Tarawera

solitairelodge.co.nz From NZ$1,350

• Treetops Rotorua 5* located in Waikite

Valley, deep in NZ Forest

Treetops.co.nz From NZ$800

• Wildwood Lodge 5* boutique lodge located on

lake Rotoehu regentrotorua.co.nz

From NZ$900

• Peppers on the Point 5* located in the city

centre on the shores of Lake Rotorua

peppers.co.nz/on-the-point/ From NZ$695

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Aura Accommodation

Central Rotorua Accommodation

Contact: Nick Fitzgerald

• e. nick@aurarotorua.co.nz
• w. aurarotorua.co.nz
• Private thermal pools
• Outdoor heated swimming pool
• Free off-street carparking
• Free unlimited WiFi
• Free bicycle and scooter use
• Geothermally heated rooms
• BBQ area and steambox cooking facilities
• Kids playground with trampoline
• Sky TV and Netflix
• Local kiwi hospitality

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Ideally located on the picturesque lakefront, Sudima Lake Rotorua is within walking distance to the city centre and Polynesian Spa. Being the largest hotel in Rotorua we offer a wide variety of room types including family rooms. Facilities include:

• restaurant and bar offering fantastic lake views
• indoor heated pool
• n-site Maori Hangi (traditional cooking method) dinner

and live show

• 24 hour room and front desk service
• complimentary parking

Sudima Lake Rotorua

1000 Eruera Street, Rotorua

Call us on 0800 783 462 or 07 346 0238

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Waimangu -Tarawera Round Trip

Geothermal – Culture - Landscapes

• Waimangu Volcanic Valley (allow 60-70 min freedom

walk)

• Lake Rotomahana cruise with short walk across to Lake

Tarawera (allow 1hr)

• Water-taxi service included with on-board commentary

to Tarawera Landing (allow 30 min)

• Visit Buried Village museum, archaeological sites and

Wairere Falls trail (allow 1- 1 ½ hr)

• Freedom walk Blue Lake trail or Redwood Forest (allow

1 hr)

• Lunch-box included
• 9.00am or 12.00pm departure daily

Contact: David Blackmore GM E: david@waimangu.co.nz W: waimangu.co.nz