Rotorua: The Dynamic Thermal Area

‘Sulphur City’ is the name that has been given to Rotorua because of the extravagant thermal activities that happen here. It is situated on a huge lake’s edge and in an ancient volcano’s crater. You would be astonished to see fizzy mud pools, bubbling hot springs, and spurting geysers. 17 lakes in the region make it aquatic paradise. The smell that you would find here would quickly make you cover your noses. The place is also home to pleasing tudor architecture.  If you happen to a nature lover or earth traveler then the place needs to be urgently visited as it is one of its kind and if you looking out for a distinct place to explore then this is the one to be seen. The place gives you amazing view of the volcanic activities; you would never have to go through text books or Google search for volcano logy as you learn all by seeing this place. New Zealand has never been so sought after by tourists but this the one place which continue to attract people from across the globe.

Where it is located

It is in Bay of Plenty, the region of North Island, Australia.

From the pages of past

The place is credited with starting tourism in New Zealand in 1800s. People from all over the world started coming here to witness the White and Pink terraces which are naturally formed when silica terraces gushes into a volcanic lake. After Mt. Tarawera erupted in the year 1886 the terraces got wiped out. Maori culture shelters in Rotorua, they came first to the island and also brought non-native mammals.

What you must see in Rotorua

Lady Knox Geyser at Wai-o-Tapu
you would witness amazing pool of boiling mud.

Pohutu Geyser at Whakarewarewa
Aanother great place to rejoice the experience of watching hot mud pools.

Rainbow Mountain
you would get mind blowing views of fire and the steam coming out from the ground.

Te Whakarewarewatango O Te Ope Taua Wahiao
The geysers here goes off some 15-20 times in a day and even shoots upto 30m in air. A sheer delight to watch.

If you happen to be lucky ones who get to witness the shoots then you would be spell bound by the sight.

Kuirau Park
You can find thermal activity all around the park and you would be completely left free to move around.

Popular Activities

Bungee jumping
Sky diving
Glacial hiking
Horse trekking
Health and beauty relaxation treatments
Scenic flights
Mountain biking and cycling

How to reach

Rotorua Regional Airport is situated just 9km. State highways 5, 30 and 30A would take you into Rotorua. If you are thinking of going by train then Rotorua is linked by Rotorua Branch through Putaruru.