{"id":3384,"date":"2017-01-18T12:20:59","date_gmt":"2017-01-17T23:20:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rotoruasuperpasses.co.nz\/?p=3384"},"modified":"2019-01-31T16:12:46","modified_gmt":"2019-01-31T03:12:46","slug":"weekend-visit-to-rotorua","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/superpasses.co.nz\/blog\/weekend-visit-to-rotorua\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekend Visit To Rotorua"},"content":{"rendered":"

Take a look at these amazing Rotorua attractions to keep the whole family entertained during a weekend visit to Rotorua.<\/p>\n

Culture:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The geothermal city of Rotorua is a magnet for travellers, who come to discover volcanic phenomena and learn about New\u00a0Zealand’s Maori\u00a0culture. Below are two attractions not to miss when here for a weekend.<\/p>\n

\"Rotorua<\/p>\n

Tamaki:<\/p>\n

Experience a cultural <\/a>experience<\/a> like no other. Journey back to a time to experience ceremonial rituals, powerful performance of traditional song and finish of your evening with a traditional Hangi feast cooked underground like the generations before. Meet the tribal people of the area and hear their amazing story of their past.<\/p>\n

Buried Village:<\/p>\n

The Buried Village is the most visited archaeological site<\/a> where the story of the 1886 Mt Tarawera eruption comes to life. Learn about the small village of Te Wairoa which was devastated by the eruption. The village has now been uncovered to allow visitors a first-hand look into early Maori and European settlements.<\/p>\n

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Geothermal:<\/strong><\/p>\n

A visit to Rotorua would not be complete without checking out the geothermal wonders of Rotorua. Here we highlight two places that should be on everyone\u2019s bucket list when visiting.<\/p>\n

\"AWaimangu Volcanic Valley:<\/p>\n

The geothermal volcanic valley<\/a> features include the world\u2019s largest hot water spring, colourful geothermal terraces and steaming volcanic crater lakes. Only 20km from downtown Rotorua, enjoy easy walking and hiking in native bush and a boat ride on the lake.<\/p>\n

Polynesian Spa:<\/p>\n

Escape to Polynesian Spa to relax in the soothing geothermal waters<\/a> in Rotorua. Nestled on the shores of Lake Rotorua lies 28 mineral hot pools fed by two natural hot springs for a combination that both nourishes the skin and relieves tired muscles, aches and pains.<\/p>\n

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Outdoor Adventure:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rotorua is an outdoor adventurer’s dream destination offering a vast number of adventure activities in a highly concentrated accessible area.<\/p>\n

\"ZydroZorb:<\/p>\n

Jump into a giant ball filled with lukewarm water and feel the exhilaration as you roll down a specially designed track for optimum adrenaline. Zorbing<\/a> allows you to join your friends and get rolling down together in one Zorb. Afterwards, jump into the awaiting hot tubs to recover.<\/p>\n

Skyline Rotorua:<\/p>\n

The Skyline Rotorua Luge<\/a> is a thrilling gravity fuelled ride for all ages and abilities and one of the top things to do in Rotorua. Jump into a specialised Luge cart, select your track, then take control as you zoom down the Luge. Then catch the Luge chairlift back to the start zone and do it all over again – once is never enough! The Luge is the ultimate fast-paced, fun activity that everyone will love.<\/p>\n

These are just a few of the secrets you can discover in Rotorua. Make sure you don\u2019t miss out on any of the best sights and attractions \u2013 buy one of our great value Super Passes<\/a> before you visit Rotorua!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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