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A great way to see many of the best scenic spots of Rotorua is with a short walk around the city.  We embarked on a 90 minute loop walk that takes in Sulphur Bay, Lake Rotorua, Government Gardens, Ohinemutu Village, Kuirau Park and the Polynesian Spa.

Many visitors to Rotorua will either be arriving in a car rental from Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city or, arriving to the airport and requiring a car rental. 

Wine tasting isn’t an obvious activity you consider when thinking of what to do in Rotorua.  As the self-styled adventure capital of New Zealand’s North Island, zip lining, rafting, biking are all a more obvious choice.  And let’s not forget why most people visit – to explore the incredible geothermal attractions and Maori culture that made the region famous.

The New Zealand Government has recently announced major travel restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19 in New Zealand.   We've outlined the current travel restictions below (March 20).  For the latest information visit the NZ Ministry of Health website.

Have you heard about the new 'visual stories' in Google and how it can impact a website? Well, we did and we've already added it to our My Guide Rotorua website and all our sites in the My Guide Network!  This is set to be the biggest SEO opportunity in 2020 and will appear in Google search results very soon.

At just under two hours’ drive, Waitomo Caves is a good day trip destination from Rotorua.  After driving though the rolling hills of Waikato, you’ll arrive in the small town of Waitomo and home to one of New Zealand most famous attractions.

For adventure seekers, Rotorua is the premier destination to visit on the North Island.  The incredible landscape is the perfect backdrop to an abundance of adventure activities.  We’ve picked out our top 5 for thrill seekers to consider.

Thanks to its proximity to Rotorua town centre and sitting less than three hours' drive from Auckland, Lake Rotorua has become one of North Island's top recreational spots.

Whakarewarewa Forest offers over 200km of hiking paths, horse riding tracks, and most importantly, mountain bike trails! With 5700 hectares of woodland, the forest has enough room for everyone and you are free to roam as you like.