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Hot stuff, whether it's water, mud or air and whether it's boiling, steaming, spouting, bubbling or oozing from the ground, is what brings people to Rotorua. The extinct and active volcanic peaks that dominate the landscape all around Rotorua are responsible, although they have been assisted by humankind on occassion. The entire hot and humid landscape is capped off by beautiful crystal blue and turquoise lakes that fill the craters of some of the extinct volcanoes.

You can add your own efforts to the experience too: hot springs at some local beaches make it possible to dig your own hot spring in the sand either side of low tide, a special Kiwi experience. The thermal experience is not always in-your-face either: sneaky threads of steam issue from parks, pathways and streets and the occasional scent of sulphur wafts through the air. Lush gardens and natural bushland booms in the humid conditions around steam vents and hot springs. At Volcanic White Island cracked black lava smothers the ground.

There are silica terraces displaying a range of pastels, and minutes from the city centre, geysers of steaming water roar from the ground. Pools of bubbling mud gurgle and belch. In geothermal fields around Rotorua, steam rises from placid lakes and flowing streams. Towering volcanoes, now sleeping giants, are unmistakable reminders of the landscape’s turbulent past.

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Hamurana Lodge
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Clarion Collection - Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
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Palm Court Motor Inn
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StillWater Trout Fishing & Lake Charters
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Your guide has over 15 years experience fishing the wonderful lakes of Rotorua.
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New Zealand Language Institute
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Situated right in the heart of Rotorua city, The New Zealand Language Institute is here to provide professional education in English and western...
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Rotorua Duck Tours
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Rotorua Duck Tours offer amphibious sightseeing tours that are like no other, centrally located in Rotorua City.
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Lake City Athletic Club
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Situated in Neil Hunt Park, Lake City Athletic Club is a registered as an incorporated Society and is an affiliated member of Athletics New...

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Lava Bar
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Lava Bar is situated in the town centre directly next door to the BASE HotRock Backpackers!
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Zanellis Italian Cuisine
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For more than 20 years, the very best of traditional, authentic regional dishes have been on offer at Zanellis, where you can dine in an intimate...
Capers Epicurean
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Capers opened in October 2001 and has a passion to provide fresh quality food in an environment that caters equally well for breakfast, lunch...
The Grumpy Mole Saloon Rotorua
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Situated in Arawa Street Rotorua, the Grumpy Mole Rotorua is the place to be seen dancing on the table in Rotorua.
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Wild Rice Thai Cuisine
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