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  ROTORUA - LoveToKnow Article on ROTORUA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
It is a scattered township lying on the south-western shore of lake Rotorua, amid hills reaching 2600 ft. in the immediate neighborhood, and much of the volcanic soil supports a rich growth of forest or bush.
Four miles from Rotorua, near the centre of the lake, the island of Mokoia rises to 1518 ft. It is partly under grass and partly wooded, and is inhabited by Maoris, by whom it is regarded as holy ground.
S.E. of Rotorua) is noted for the eruption of June 1886, which changed the outline of several lakes, destroyed the famous Pink and White terraces on the adjoining lake Tarawera, and converted a region of great beauty into a desolate wilderness.
www.1911ency.org /R/RO/ROTORUA.htm   (456 words)

  
 Rotorua
Rotorua is the tourist capital of the North Island.
Rotorua is definitely touristy, and there is no shortage of tours, many stopping at places like the Agrodome ("sheep on stage") and similar attractions.
The bus driver on the way to Rotorua highly recommended this, and it is a very nice trip, both scenic and exciting.
www.vic.com /new_zealand/rotorua   (574 words)

  
 Lake Rotorua - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The city of Rotorua is sited on its southern shore, and the town of Ngongotaha is at the western edge of the lake.
Lakes Rotorua and Rotoiti are connected by a small channel, and both drain to the Bay of Plenty via the Kaituna River.
Mokoia Island, close to the centre of the lake, is a rhyolite dome.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lake_Rotorua   (315 words)

  
 Rotorua: New Zealand: Selected Offers: Specials & Bookings: Air New Zealand - US Site
Rotorua is spiritual home to the Maori of Te Arawa, and is set amidst a myriad of crystal clear crater lakes.
Prolific smelting occurs in Rotorua's lakes, with excellent harling and fly-fishing (seasonal and a permit is required).
Autumn in Rotorua traditionally means misty mornings, falling leaves, the end of summer daylight saving and a drop in average temperatures - a great excuse to turn on the thermal heating and indulge in long relaxing hot baths.
www.airnewzealand.com /airfares_offers/selected_offers/newzealand/rotorua.htm   (1011 words)

  
 Rotorua
Rotorua’s community philosophy is beautifully expressed with the word manaakitanga.
In the spirit of hospitality, manaakitanga encompasses the cultural strength of Rotorua’s people; the amazing geothermal earth forces of the region; the natural beauty of the forests, lakes and rivers; and the development of sustainable tourism.
Located in the central North Island, Rotorua is a leisurely 3-hour drive from the main international gateway city of Auckland.
www.newzealand.com /travel/destinations/regions/rotorua/rotorua.cfm   (542 words)

  
 Rotorua District Council Economic Development Unit Rotorua New Zealand, Rotorua Business information, Rotorua Business ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Rotorua's central north island location, fantastic transport, lifestyle and business infrastructure along with world class venues and accommodation in close proximity to some of New Zealand’s best attractions and activities, combine to make it one of New Zealand’s top destinations of choice for visiting, working, living and doing business.
Rotorua is ideally situated in the centre of the North Island and has unique and varied investment opportunities.
Rotorua provides a unique lifestyle and geographical position that is ideally situated to enhance the transport, communications and logistics industries, along with the opportunity for the perfect balance between lifestyle and business for the owner operated small to medium enterprise.
www.rotorua-business.com   (484 words)

  
 Rotorua Hotels.Rotorua New Zealand Hotel Accommodation Discounts for Reservation
With the Rotorua Golf Course just across the road, and Lake Rotorua at the end of the street, the hotel is ideally situated to enjoy all the sights of this world famous thermal area.
Lake Plaza Rotorua Hotel is the largest hotel in Rotorua with many of the 250 rooms having superb views of the lake and nearby thermal areas.
Swiss Lodge Rotorua is situated near the tip of Kawaha Point, a leafy peninsula on the Western shore of Lake Rotorua.
www.holidaycity.com /rotoruahotels   (645 words)

  
 Rotorua Economic Strategy BrightEconomy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Rotorua’s first ever economic forum has been hailed as a huge success with 120 of the region’s key business leaders, politicians and entrepreneurs taking part, and TV One covering the event for its ASB Business programme.
Rotorua has experienced economic growth similar to the national average over recent years, however this has lagged behind the growth occurring in the western Bay of Plenty.
ROTORUA, MONDAY 26 JULY 2004: Establishing an economic framework aimed at creating future wealth and prosperity for the Rotorua community is the ambitious objective of the Rotorua District Council’s new economic development programme.
www.rotorua-business.com /brighteconomy.asp   (271 words)

  
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ROTORUA Rotorua, New Zealand 38.08°S, 176.27°E; summit elev.
Rotorua is the only single-event caldera in the Taupo volcanic zone and was formed about 220,000 years ago following eruption of the >500 cu km rhyolitic Mamaku ignimbrite.
The major city of Rotorua lies at the S end of the lake that fills much of the caldera.
www.volcano.si.edu /reports/usgs/archive.cfm?volcano=rotorua   (382 words)

  
 Rotorua New Zealand Virtual Tour - Travel & Tourism for Rotorua NZ
Rotorua is a smallish city on the shores of Lake Rotorua.
Rotorua is also a showcase of Maori cultural activities, a centre of tourism and a place of extraordinary natural beauty.
Rotorua is one of the major tourist attractions in the North Island, but despite this, manages to retain some of the charming characteristics of a country town.
www.nz.com /new-zealand/tourism/rotorua   (259 words)

  
 Rotorua Travel New Zealand
Rotorua, the 10th largest city of Kiwis and the world-renowned for its natural wonders, is located in the central North Island with over 60,000 inhabitants.
Rotorua is the heart land of New Zealand's Maori culture.
Rotorua is enjoyable all year round and does not experience a wet season like other countries because rainfall is spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
www.rotoruatravel.com   (404 words)

  
 Rotorua Conferences
Rotorua is a rare location in every way.
Rotorua also has a thriving Maori community, which can provide conference delegates with memorable cultural experiences.
The Rotorua Convention Centre is internationally recognised and perfectly suited to conventions and exhibitions.
www.newzealand.com /travel/conferences/conference-locations/rotorua-conferences.cfm   (431 words)

  
 Rotorua North Island New Zealand. Rotorua, Geysers, Geothermal, Whakarewarewa, Tokoroa, Ohinemutu, Maori Culture   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Long established on the tourist route, Rotorua has been attracting international visitors to its sulphur scenes since the mid nineteenth century.
The famous Pink and White Terraces were touted as the eighth wonder of the world, until their tragic destruction in the 1886 Tarawera Eruption.
Rotorua’s turbulent past is evident in the many geysers, mud-pools and thermal reserves sprinkled around the town.
www.fourcorners.co.nz /new-zealand/rotorua   (317 words)

  
 Rotorua New Zealand Travel & Tourism Information
Rotorua is the heartland of New Zealand Maori culture, and visitors have the opportunity to experience the warm spirit of Te Maori.
Rotorua is a geothermal city - bubbling, steaming and hissing with the heat of the inner earth.
Rotorua is a place to expect the unexpected.
www.tourism.net.nz /new-zealand/about-new-zealand/regions/rotorua.html   (1190 words)

  
 My Journey to White Island and Rotorua
At Rotorua, a ring of mountains, 42 km around, surrounds a group of lakes.
The Rotorua area was blown apart by a volcanic eruption over 140,000 years ago.
With all the benefits of constant hot water, the people of Rotorua have become accustomed to the shaking, bubbling, and hissing ground.
teacher.scholastic.com /zealand/volcano/colin.htm   (920 words)

  
 ROTORUA - Online Information article about ROTORUA
shore of lake Rotorua, amid hills reaching 2600 ft. in the immediate neighbourhood, and much of the volcanic See also:
miles south of Rotorua is another native village, Whakarewarewa, where there are geysers as well as hot springs.
Four miles from Rotorua, near the centre of the lake, the island of Mokoia rises to 1518 ft. It is partly under grass and partly wooded, and is inhabited by Maoris, by whom it is regarded as See also:
encyclopedia.jrank.org /RON_SAC/ROTORUA.html   (594 words)

  
 Rotorua, Central North Island, New Zealand, Jasons Travel Channel
Rotorua has a long Maori history and today the city offers visitors a range of cultural experiences including marae-based concerts and traditional hangi meals.
Rotorua's largest thermal reserve is home to the world-famous Pohutu Geyser, which erupts up to 31m high.
Rotorua's most active thermal reserve is 16km east of the city on SH30.
www.jasons.com /001293,NZL,NI,TAUPOROTO,ROTOR,pg,1,0.mel   (881 words)

  
 Rotorua & Taupo Visitor Information Auckland New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Rotorua is one of the original tourist destinations in New Zealand - it has been welcoming visitors for more than 200 years.
Rotorua is fast becoming known as Nature's Spa of the South Pacific.
After a hard day's sightseeing or strenuous activity, visitors can relax with a soak in the healing waters of the geothermal hot springs, or totally unwind by choosing from a selection of therapeutic spa and massage therapies.
www.aucklandaccom.com /isVisitor/37/87   (381 words)

  
 Rotorua   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Rotorua, the heartland of NZ, a host to some of the worlds most incredible earth forces.
From the moment you enter Rotorua, you'll know you are somewhere quite different.
Rotorua’s 4 major thermal areas are Whakarewarewa, Waimangu, Waiotapu and Hell’s Gate.The village of Whakarewarewa is one of Rotorua’s most active thermal areas.
www.ki-wi.co.nz /rotorua.htm   (278 words)

  
 Rotorua Hotels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Rotorua is one of New Zealand's most popular holiday destinations and offers many accommodation choices.
A holiday at Quality Hotel Rotorua is far more than an opportunity to take in the region's thermal activity, relax in therapeutic mineral waters, fish for giant trout or take your pick of Rotorua's almost overwhelming selection of adventure attractions.
Accommodation located on the shores of Lake Rotorua and just a brief walk from the central business and shopping districts, the Millennium Hotel Rotorua is an ideal base for exploring the wide variety of leisure pursuits in the Rotorua region.
www.ki-wi.co.nz /geyser.htm   (848 words)

  
 Travel Guide : Discount Rotorua Hotels, New Zealand
Rotorua is the heartland of New Zealand and spiritual home to the Maori, boasting an array of icon experiences which together encapsulate the essence of this remarkable country.
Rotorua specialises in a wide range of cuisine to cater all tastes.
Rotorua offers plenty of traditional evening entertainment like lots of cafes, restaurants, and contemporary Maori theatre style options, such asThe Legends of Mauri at the Park Heritage Rotorua Hotel and the Realm of Tane at The Sacred Gardens.
www.rotoruahotelpro.com /travel-guide.htm   (631 words)

  
 Rotorua Tourist Information - Attractions and Activities
Rotorua is world famous for it's unique geothermal wonders.
Rotorua boasts some of the best trout fishing (both rainbow and brown) in the world.
Rotorua has a number of spas offering spa therapies for the weary traveller.
www.palmcourtrotorua.co.nz /rotorua_attractions.htm   (486 words)

  
 Rotorua - National Parks International Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
Rotorua is a famous sight seeing town in North Island.
The Maori people have long been settled in Rotorua and is one of the best places in New Zealand to see aspects of their culture.
Rotorua is where you can experience the culture of New Zealand, have a nice hungi, and see the steam coming from the gutters.
www.dooyoo.co.uk /national-parks-international/rotorua   (269 words)

  
 WorldMark by Trendwest | Resorts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
WorldMark Rotorua is just 15 minutes from Rotorua City, less than two and a half hours from Auckland, and only an hour and a half from the Mt Ruapehu ski-fields.
Rotorua has been welcoming visitors for over 200 years, and is the heartland of New Zealand Maori culture.
Rotorua is also known as Nature's Spa of the South Pacific.
www.worldmarksouthpacific.com.au /resorts/rotorua.shtml   (567 words)

  
 Rotorua holiday homes accommodation - holiday houses, house, baches, bach, home, vacation rentals
The location is ideal for the attractions of Rotorua and is within one hour's drive of Taup...
Terrace house in the Marama Resort complex on the shores of lake Rotorua and the Ohau Channel.
The property is one of two adjoining units on the edge of the renowned Ohau Channel between Lakes Rotorua and Rotoiti.
www.holidayhouses.co.nz /rotorua.asp   (3405 words)

  
 Hot Rock Backpackers, Rotorua   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Rotorua is famous worldwide for two main things - Maori Culture and Geothermal Activity.
Maori Culture: The Maori people of Rotorua have always had a very strong culture and have preserved this powerful 'Maoritanga' into the twenty first century.
Geothermal Activity: The geysers, hot pools and mineral pools of Rotorua have been used by people in all sorts of ways since people first arrived around 1000 years ago.
www.gobeyond.co.nz /Hostel/Rotorua/Index.aspx?Page=Rotorua_Main   (792 words)

  
 nztrip4u - Rotorua, NZ
This is where you can enjoy the spectacular views across Rotorua and its Lake.
(opposite Rotorua Hospital) is where you can get up close and personal with the hot mud pools and geysers (although you wouldn't want to!!).
Many of the attractions offer shuttle facilities to and from your accomodation and can be organised in tour packages before you arrive in Rotorua.
www.nztrip4u.co.uk /rotog.html   (748 words)

  
 Alpin Motel Rotorua Accommodation New Zealand : Things to Do   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Set amidst a landscape of erupting geysers, hot thermal springs and bubbling mud pools is the living village of Whakarewarewa.
The Rotorua Golf Club is close to major hotels and motels, and right next door to the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
One of Rotorua’s most beautiful natural assets, The Redwoods and Whakarewarewa Forest is just a five minutes drive from the city centre.
www.alpin.co.nz /things.htm   (373 words)

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