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Talk to a Rotorua Local
Bruce Thomasen - Co-founder of Redwoods Treewalk
My top five must-do’s for visitors would have to be…
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• Take a dip or two in one of the many hot pools here.
• Redwoods Treewalk Day & Nightlights Combo - daytime for nature, night time for magic.
• Skyline Rotorua gondola and luge. This is an absolute icon, providing awesome views of the city.
• Velocity Valley. Allow two hours here for your choice of up to five adventures. My favourite is the jet sprint boat.
• Redwoods Altitude, a new Indiana Jones-style tree top adventure with floating spirals, jungle bridges, flying foxes and a big jump.
If you’re looking for something low key, an absolute gem is the Lake Tarawera trail, a 15km one- way walk which starts near the Buried Village and takes you to the lake’s hot water beach. Take your togs and book a water taxi back.
I’m starting to feel hungry just thinking about the Thursday Night Food Market in Rotorua’s Central Business District.
For a delightful day trip, head to Taupō for lunch and on the way pull into the amazing Waimangu Thermal Valley and do the cruise or kayak option.
Living in Rotorua is awesome. I love the lakes, forests, hot pools, all the things to do and the hospitality that comes with living in one of New Zealand’s best tourism spots.
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