Lotorua, New Zealand

Rotorua

 

It takes 2.5 hour from Auckland to Rotorua by a car.

With 18 lakes and three major rivers around the city, Rotorua is the good place for Summer.

 

There are lots of attractions and experiences for everyone from adventure-seekers to those who want to take a rest. I choose 4 attractions, Te puia, Pohutu Geyser, Government garden and Polynesian spa.



 
 
Route: Te puia→Pohutu Geyser→Government garden → Polynesian spa

 

Te puia

Te puia is Maori folk village. We can experience Maori folk culture and see Pohutu Geyser at there.

Local Maori share their culture, history, music, art, language, and even their homes. Whether it's an encounter with a Maori guide, a hongi greeting, eating indigenous food, experiencing traditional massage, visitors have new experience.

 

 

*Information about admission fee

 

Pohutu Geyser






Pohutu Geyser is a geyser in Te puia. Pohutu means "big splash" or "explosion." The main geyser of the area, it spurts up to twenty times per day and can reach heights of up to 30 metres.

 Government gardens



Government Gardens  is a public park and is located by Lake Rotorua in central Rotorua. There are sports facilities, including the Blue Baths swimming pool, a bowling green, and a croquet lawn.

Government gardens is English style garden and we can see the beautiful scenery. There’s lots of flowers and traditional structure.

 

 

 Polynesian spa

Polynesian spa is designated as World Top 10 Spa for 4 years and very famous spa center. It costs $25 for a adult

You can enjoy the hot springs, watching Lake Rotorua.

 

 

Open Daily

• Bathing pools: 8am - 11pm
• Last pool entry: 10.15pm
• Spa therapies: 10am-7pm

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Picture: www.google.com
Text: www.polynesianspa.co.nz
         wikipedia (Goverment gardens)
         www.rotoruanz.com/