Everything about Rotorua is about getting outside and enjoying the magnificence of nature.

You can go on relaxing walks while seeing wildlife or participate in one of the many adrenaline sports. There are 16 beautiful lakes in the area and the views of Rotorua are simply breathtaking. For those culture seekers, Rotorua is rich with Maori history. Of the 70,000 inhabitants, 35% are Maori.

You will love visiting traditional villages and watching native dances while enjoying specially prepared meal. Rotorua is one of those places that is suitable for all types of travelers.

If you are looking for a honeymoon getaway, you will find plenty of romantic restaurants and cozy bed and breakfasts. This is a great place for travelers with children of any ages and even backpackers on an extremely tight budget can enjoy Rotorua without hurting their wallets.

For me personally, when I go on vacation I want to get away. This means going someplace where I can forget everything about my job, stresses and so on. However, I’d like to have all this without leaving my comfort zone of amenities. The reason I love Rotorua so much is because it is like stepping into a whole new world without having to endure long, strenuous traveling just to reach the destination.

Getting to Rotorua is actually easier for many Australians than vacationing within the mainland. Instead of driving hours away or taking a plane across country, you can fly to Rotorua directly. There are regular flights from Sydney. Or, you can fly to New Zealand and take a connecting flight.

What to bring to Rotorua depends on what type of holiday you’d like to have. Even if you aren’t the outdoors type, bring hiking boots anyway. The scenery around here is fabulous and you’ll want to do at least some walking through the national parks.

You will be able to find all of your standard amenities so you don’t have to worry if you forget something like batteries.