The Many Attractions of Rotorua

Bubbling Geothermal Mud at Whakarewarewa

Bubbling geothermal mud at Whakarewarewa

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Looking like huge ridged pancakes on a moonscape, the hot mud pools of Rotorua’s Whakarewarewa thermal reserve are a sight to behold. Listen to the loud “plopping” sounds as the bubbles surface.

Also in the reserve are silica terraces, unique geothermal vegetation, geysers, a kiwi house, bush walks and a cultural centre.

• Boiling Lake at Waimangu Thermal Valley
• Bubbling Geothermal Mud at Whakarewarewa
• Pohutu Geyser at Whakarewarewa
• Cycling through the Forests
• Whitewater Rafting on the Kaituna River
• Zorbing Downhill in Rotorua
• Outdoor Lawn Bowling in the Government Gardens
• Maori Arts and Crafts
• Traditional Maori Poi Dance
• The Passing of Wisdom