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Rotorua's rotten egg aroma is the only downside to its position on a volcanic fault line. With 13 freshwater lakes within 20 minutes, Rotorua is all about getting outside - and getting muddy. There... more » Rotorua's rotten egg aroma is the only downside to its position on a volcanic fault line. With 13 freshwater lakes within 20 minutes, Rotorua is all about getting outside - and getting muddy. There are a profusion of places to experience bubbling mud and geysers in "Rotovegas", the area at the top of Fenton Street. Once you've made the most of the mud, soar nearly 2000 feet on the Skyline Gondola for views of Lake Rotorua. Discover the lakes by paddle steamer, fishing charter or WWII amphibious vehicle. « less

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Regal Palms 5 Star City Resort

5 of 5 stars
Auckland
Jul 26, 2008

My boyfriend and i stayed here for two nights. We stayed in an Executive Studio apartment. It was a really nice room with a really nice big bathroom. We stayed in Rotorua when it was really cold so...more

Kiwi Paka YHA Rotorua

3 of 5 stars
Gillingham, United Kingdom
Jul 26, 2008

Not the best place we stayed in NZ, & far worse than the Kiwi Paka in Waitomo. The staff seemed rude & not really interested or helpful. The room was terrible, a tiny prison cell which somehow...more

BK's Rotorua Motor Lodge

Jul 25, 2008

Not too much words describing this nice hotel, just want to express our gratitude to hosts keeping it clean and warm. There were some troubles booking with their site but we managed it by fax. When...more

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