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Okere Falls beer fest has a full programme. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Motels and eateries catering for long weekend

1 Jun, 2018 7:04am

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Rotorua: Trees company

8 May, 2018 3:00pm
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Tess Nichol enjoys the solitude of a redwood forest, with only a few youthful distractions

At the top of the Skyline, Rotorua. Photo / Skyline Rotorua

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Rotorua: Wide-eyed and warm

25 Mar, 2018 6:00am
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Tess Nichol finds five things to do in Rotovegas, no matter the weather.

Redwoods Treewalk in Rotorua. Photo / Supplied

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Rotorua: Family favourites

8 Feb, 2018 12:00pm
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A place where the whanau can enjoy a whole lot of adventurous fun during a weekend break.

Tikitapu is full of people on floaties. Photo/Stephen Parker

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Thousands flock to Flochella at Rotorua's Blue Lake

5 Feb, 2018 6:27pm
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Thousands have flocked to Tikitapu for the Flochella festival

Attractions like the Waikitie Hot Pools have earned the city a spot on the New York Times Places to See list. Photo / supplied

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Rotorua's world-class, says NY Times

11 Jan, 2018 2:59pm
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2018 is the year for the world to visit the North Island's "hub of Maori culture".

Brittany and husband David Keogh had a lot of fun during their Riverjet experience.

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Rotorua: Break away from your routine

25 Nov, 2017 5:00am
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Rotorua is an ideal place for city-dwelling couples to spend a few days relaxing.

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Room check: The Sudima Hotel

6 Nov, 2017 8:00am
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Jason Reeves checks into the Sudima Hotel, Rotorua.

OGO is from the inventors of Zorbing, but this place has the longest, fastest 'track', with bonus spa pools. Photo / Supplied

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Five things to do in Rotorua

13 Oct, 2017 10:22am
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There are so many things to see and do in Rotorua, writes Jason Reeves.

Coast presenters Jason Reeves and Brian Kelly in Rotorua. Photo / Lorna Subritzky

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All play and no work

3 Oct, 2017 9:00am
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Lorna Subritzky almost beats her travel hoodoo with workmates in Rotorua.

Waiariki MP Tamati Coffey at Lake Rotorua.

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Rotorua: Full steam ahead

1 Oct, 2017 3:00pm
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MP Tamati Coffey offers his top tips for where to eat, drink, ride your bike and relax.

The view from the fifth floor of the Millennium Hotel in Rotorua. Photo / Alex Robertson

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Millennium Hotel, Rotorua

16 Aug, 2017 9:00am
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Sarah Atkinson checks into a Superior Lakeview Room in NZ's geothermal heartland.

Kerosene Creek, with its two metre waterfall, is a local favourite. Photo / Mark Smith

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Rotorua: Making a splash

2 Jul, 2017 10:35am
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Sarah Downs finds 10 family-friendly Rotorua activities and five just for the grown ups.

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Rotorua: Mindful Moments

4 Jun, 2017 4:00pm
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A Rotorua retreat aligns mind, body and spirit, writes Sarah Atkinson.

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The Prince's Gate Hotel, Rotorua

3 May, 2017 11:54am
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Grant Bradley and Estelle Sarney check into one of NZ's best-known hotels.

Advanced sledging on the Kaituna River. Photo / Supplied

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Rotorua: What goes on in Vegas ...

23 Oct, 2016 12:00pm
4 minutes to read

A boys' weekend in Rotorua is full-on and full of fun, writes Mike Lane.

Rotorua Canopy Tours in the Bay of Plenty. Photo / Andy Belcher

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Rotorua: In the eco-adventure zone

16 Oct, 2016 3:00pm
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ZM's Megan Sellers checks out an award-winning eco-tour.

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The Tuscany Villas, Rotorua

6 Oct, 2016 6:00pm
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Eli Orzessek checks into a Fenton Street spot with an excellent spa bath.

Natasha Utting and Anika Moa about to board the boat in Rotorua.

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Rotorua: Love and bloodlust

30 Aug, 2016 5:00am
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Mokoia Island's colourful past covers passions from the benign to the violent.

What could be more relaxing than soaking in 36-42 degree pools, enriched with minerals, while looking out across the shores of Lake Rotorua? Photo / Supplied

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Rotorua: Say spa

10 Jul, 2016 1:00pm
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A winter treat brings warmth and a feeling of well-being, writes Lydia Jenkin.

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Top notch amid the trees

12 Jun, 2016 5:00am
5 minutes to read

Miriyana Alexander gets a taste of luxury and finds it's for kids as well as adults.

Dale Harford on stage at the Agrodome Farm Show in Rotorua, at which Caleb Purcell laughed and laughed. Photo / Dean Purcell

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Rotorua: Sheepish confession

6 May, 2016 3:00pm
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Elizabeth Binning is pleased she mustered up the courage to visit Rotorua's Farm Show.

Rotorua’s thermal pools have many beneficial qualities. Photo / Supplied

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Steam of consciousness

1 Oct, 2015 12:00pm
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Shandelle Battersby slathers herself in thermal gloop and waits for the magic to happen.

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Shaken and stirred

15 Aug, 2015 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Non-stop excitement for children of all ages is the hallmark of a Rotorua holiday.

Rotorua Canopy Tours' zipline gives high-speed thrills and helps a pest-control project. Photo / Andy Belcher

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High fliers

21 Jun, 2015 5:00am
6 minutes to read

A Rotorua couple's retreat is full of surprises, finds Rebecca Barry Hill.

Rotorua - an all-ages adventure playground. Photo / Supplied

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Why you should visit Rotorua

10 Jun, 2015 12:00pm
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Michael Brown and his family test-drive some of the city's 21st century attractions.

The gravity trails allow mountain bikers to get plenty of air.

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A chance to spin your wheels

1 Feb, 2015 7:00am
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Donna McIntyre and family visit New Zealand's number one off-road cycling destination.

Enjoy a delicious steambox by the Pohutu Geyser in Rotorua. Photo / Nicky Park

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Five foodie things to do in Rotorua

12 Dec, 2014 12:00pm
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Nicky Park dishes up five food experiences to try in Rotorua.

After a long walk in the bush feet really appreciate a hot water paddle. Photo / NZME.

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A walk, warm water and wings

29 Nov, 2014 9:00am
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Elisabeth Easther is charmed by the Sulphur City.

Choose your pace at this year's Rotorua Bike Festival, which has events for the whole family.

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Wheel fun for cruisers and bruisers

8 Feb, 2014 9:30am
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Elisabeth Easther checks out some of Rotorua's cycling treats before a festival.

Vaughan, left, and Fletch anticipate another dunking during their raft ride.

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Rush hours at Rotorua

11 Nov, 2013 5:30am
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Fletch and Vaughan pack in a weekend of lakeside action around Rotorua.

Walking up to the zipline with the Rotorua Canopy Tour.

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Rotorua's eco-attractions

9 Nov, 2013 9:00am
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Dionne Christian is cleared for a nervous lift-off on a Rotorua eco-adventure tour.

The area beside the Pohutu geyser is an amazing place to stop for a picnic.

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Roaming Rotorua

4 Nov, 2013 3:00pm
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Rotorua has a range of activities for a mother and daughter weekend away.

Nadia Lim enjoying Lake Tarawera from the bow of the charter boat. Photo / Carlos Bagrie

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Rotorua: Top of the lake

27 Oct, 2013 9:00am
6 minutes to read

Taking time out to explore Rotorua, Nadia Lim discovers the joys of trout fishing.

Rotorua Canopy Tours guide Alex Barr enjoys a ride on New Zealand's first zip-line tour through the native tree canopy. Photo / Alan Gibson

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A new zippy way to explore

20 Aug, 2012 5:30am
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A new eco-tourism operation offers a different perspective on our native forestry.

The Whakarewarewa Forest has trails for everyone from beginners to experienced mountain bikers. Photo / Supplied

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Family fun in the tall timber

2 Aug, 2012 12:00pm
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Alex Tully finds Whakarewarewa Forest's bike trails easier than expected.

A guide at Whakarewarewa introduces visitors to the steaming cauldrons that naturally cook food at temperatures of up to 250 degrees. Photo / Paul Rush

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Wonderful Whakarewarewa

13 Jun, 2012 2:00pm
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Paul Rush visits a homely thermal village and finds it a genuine cultural experience.

The Big Splash at Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park in Rotorua. Photo / Supplied

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Perfect family holiday

1 May, 2012 12:00pm
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Danielle Wright takes her family to Rotorua and becomes a tourist in her hometown.

Take a scenic flight over Mt Tarawera, Rotorua, with Volcanic Air Safaris. Photo / Supplied

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A romantic rendezvous

19 Apr, 2012 12:00pm
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Two writers travel to Rotorua to see the two sides of the honeymoon experience.

Te Puia's geysers send plumes of steam skyward. Photo / Eveline Harvey

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Playing on childhood memories

14 Apr, 2012 9:00am
6 minutes to read

Rotorua's geothermal marvels are just as impressive after a long absence.

Alex Robertson cycles through the Redwood Forests with Mountain Bike Rotorua. Photo / Jaqui Robertson

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Guys just wanna have fun

11 Apr, 2012 1:00pm
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Alex Robertson burns up some energy on a mountain bike at a stag weekend in Rotorua.

After a day of bumping and dunking on the Rangitaiki River and a soaking in a giant ball, a hot, spicy Mexican beer works a treat to warm you up. Photo / Supplied

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Girls go wet n' wobbly

4 Apr, 2012 11:00am
3 minutes to read

Rotorua's wild rides and lively pubs make for a great hen party.

RailCruising is a great way for the whole family to enjoy time together. Photo / Supplied

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Riding the rails in Rotorua

25 Mar, 2012 5:30am
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Danielle Wright takes time out on the newest Rotorua tourist attraction.

Some of the first children to experience Rainbow Springs' new ride make a splash after plunging down the 12-metre drop at its conclusion. Photo / Eveline Harvey

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Rainbow Springs' new attraction makes waves

26 Oct, 2017 3:11pm
4 minutes to read

Big Splash ride couples wet-and-wild adventure with a serious ecological message.

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