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- Destinations
- Australasia
- New Zealand
- Rotorua
Rotorua
The holiday retreat of Rotorua has the most energetic thermal
activity in New Zealand. It is a town permeated with the smell of
sulphur and surrounded by towering volcanoes. Steam rises from
between the pavement cracks and along pathways. There are a number
of hot springs and thermal baths, the basis for its fast-growing
fame as 'Nature's Spa of the South Pacific'.
Situated on the Volcanic Plateau of Central North Island, the
continuous volcanic activity has formed the landscape around
Rotorua and the main attractions are based around its natural
resources, the 12 crater lakes and numerous geothermal features.
The crystal lakes offer holiday activities such as trout fishing
and water sports, and nearby geothermal fields feature bubbling mud
pools, spouting geysers and steaming rivers.
Rotorua is also the Maori cultural heartland and visitors on
holiday can experience the spirit of their culture in one of the
many performances featuring stories relayed through song and dance,
and a 'hangi' feast, the traditional Maori method of cooking in an
earthen pit.
Information & Facts
Language
The official languages in New Zealand are English and
Maori.
Money
Local currency is the New Zealand Dollar (NZD), divided into 100
cents. Most businesses accept MasterCard and Visa, and while Diners
Club and American Express are also widely accepted in the main
tourist centres, they might have limited acceptance elsewhere.
Travellers cheques and foreign currency can be exchanged at banks,
bureaux de change and some hotels. ATMs can be found in all towns
and cities.