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Rotorua

Time to Zorb Commonly known as zorbing, it was right here in Rotorua where the concept was first devised. Choose from four different tracks and roll down Mt Ngongotaha in a giant inflatable ball. Zorbing might now be a worldwide activity, but Rotorua is still the only location in New Zealand where you can try it.

ROTORUA CANOPY TOURS

SOAR THROUGH THE FOREST ON A ZIPLINE, VENTURE OVER THE TREETOPS OR HURDLE DOWN THE HILL IN AN INFLATABLE BALL. ROTORUA DOESN’T LIKE YOUR HEART

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xplore the canopy tops of an ancient native forest with Rotorua Canopy Tours on a zipline adventure of a lifetime.

TO BEAT AT RESTING SPEED.

SEEING BREATHTAKINGLY

During your three-hour Canopy Tour you’ll be guided through the magical Mamaku Forest on a 1.2km network of six ziplines, swing bridges and treetop platforms up to 22 metres high in the canopy of an ancient native forest.

BEAUTIFUL FOREST FLORA FROM A BIRD’S-EYE VIEW IS PRETTY SPECTACULAR!

Zipline, Rotorua © Destination Rotorua

ARE YOU READY TO SHWEEB? As the only pedal-powered monorail track in the world, shweebing is one of a kind in Rotorua. Give it a go in Velocity Valley, the city's white-knuckle adventure park. There are also giant super swings, bungy jumps, simulated skydives and jet boats that deliver 3Gs of force and 360-degree turns.

Keep an eye and ear out for robins, kererū, tomtit, tūī, bellbirds, whiteheads, kaka and fantails. Around 20 per cent of the forest is free from pesky predators and the aim is to return the ecosystem to the one Captain James Cook discovered when he first arrived in this country in 1769.

Velocity, Rotorua © Destination Rotorua

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EXPLORE YOUR OWN BACKYARD! VISIT NEW ZEALAND’S MOST COLOURFUL GEOTHERMAL AREA. ONLY 20 MINUTES DRIVE SOUTH OF ROTORUA. #SUPPORTTOURISM #SUPPORTLOCAL Please check the website for days of operation and combo deals available.

201 Waiotapu Loop Road, ROTORUA. SH5 (Rotorua-Taupo Highway) PH +64 7 3666 333 | www.waiotapu.co.nz

ONE OF THE MOST

SURREAL PLACES ON EARTH

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Make the most of Palmerston North

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Tararua & Manawatū

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Escape to Wairarapa

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Unmissable suburbs: HUTT VALLEY

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One fine weekend in Wellington City

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Horowhenua, Kāpiti Coast & Wellington

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Relax in Whanganui

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Central & South Taranaki

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pages 80-83

Fantastic walks in Taranaki

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6 ways to maximise New Plymouth

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pages 75-76

Tremendous Taranaki

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pages 72-74

7 best experiences in Napier

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What to see & do in Hastings

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Lap up the sun in Hawke’s Bay

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Tūrangi, Ruapehu & Taumarunui

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What to do in Taupō

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pages 58-59

LAKE TAUPŌ 3 ways

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Up, out & active in Lake Taupō

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pages 54-56

Thrillseeking Rotorua

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Rotorua - History, culture & cuisine

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pages 50-52

Year-round enjoyment in Rotorua

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Make the most of Rotorua

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Visit Rotorua

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11 Things to do in Hamilton

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What to do in Waitomo

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The best of Waikato

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Bask in the warmth of Tairāwhiti Gisborne

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Tairāwhiti Gisborne

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9 ways to explore WHAKATĀNE

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Visit the Bay of Plenty

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Holiday hot spots on The Coromandel

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Good times on The Coromandel

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Explore The Coromandel & Shorebird Coast

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5 ways to make the most of Central & Lower North Island

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