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Instead of waiting for Friday to roll around, why not use this summer to test out what a mid-week weekend feels like. Skip the lines, skip the traffic, and say good bye to Monday-itis!

If the idea of starting your weekend – apart from those you may pass on a Monday or Tuesday appeals to while cruising the lakes – but trust you, there’s plenty to do in Rotorua us, you’ll have a quacker of a time. every day of the week. Amazing experiences and loads of great Walk with giants dining and accommodation options Stick with the nature theme await. Plus, there’s something for and visit our world-famous every budget. Here are just a few Whakarewarewa Forest, aka The that are open each day of the week. Redwoods. Free trails take you Grace the skies through this amazing place where Californian redwoods tower above Volcanic Air offers amazing ways to and around you, up to 60 metres experience our geothermal gems. and taller. If you’d like to UP-grade Make a splash with a water take-off your experience, the Redwoods and landing via floatplane to soak Treewalk takes you 20 metres in secluded hot pools on Lake higher into the forest, giving you a Rotoiti – otherwise only accessible whole new view as you walk along by boat or five-hour tramp. Next, a series of suspended walkways view the incredible geothermal and platforms. At night, a beautiful valley from above with a helicopter display of lights adds another tour that includes landings on the dimension to this experience. summit of Mt Tarawera and at Orakei Korako Geothermal Park Feel the heat and Cave. Another must-do in Rotorua is to Grab some adventure visit at least one of our incredible geothermal parks. Waimangu Mt Ngongotahā is the site of several Volcanic Valley is superb. Allow a adventure activities. You can roll couple of hours here for a selfdown in a giant inflated ball at guided tour where you’re close ZORB or race down on a Luge at enough to feel the heat of the Skyline Rotorua. thermal activity. We recommend Hit the water including a boat cruise on Lake Rotomahana too; here you’ll learn More adventure can be found about the flora and fauna that call on water. Choose from Kaitiaki the valley home. Adventures, Kaituna Cascades, River Rats, or Rotorua Rafting for a Relax and play heart-pumping whitewater rafting Kuirau Park is another gem that excursion that includes a seven- many people miss even though it’s metre waterfall – the world’s just a few minutes’ walk from the tallest commercially raftable city centre. This is New Zealand’s waterfall. only public geothermal park. It’s Get quacking free to visit, with pathways that meander past boiling mud pools Families and non-families alike love and steaming vents and lakes. Rotorua Duck Tours for their unique There’s also a free thermally heated way of seeing Rotorua’s beautiful foot bath, perfect for relaxing tired lakes aboard a rather quirky form feet, as well as an epic playground of amphibious transport. There are for the kiddos. no actual ducks included in the tour

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Drift Kartz

10 Old Taupō Rd, Rotorua Come and race on our purpose-built gokart drift track and feel the power of our 400cc engines!! Its not easy…if it was it wouldn’t be fun!

Mention henry - pay for two races and we will give you three

07 345 6211 driftkartz.co.nz

Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park

723 Tarawera Rd, Lake Okareka, Rotorua Offering the best of both worlds, Blue Lake Top 10 is close to city life and the famous Redwoods Forest mountain bike trails, while still being able to enjoy the quietness away from it all.

Mention henry to receive a free paper Bike Trail Map

0800 808 292 bluelaketop10.co.nz

Secret Spot Hot Tubs Rotorua

13/33 Waipa State Mill Rd, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua Explore Secret Spot and enjoy hot tubs, Shinny Dips, bakery food and Good George craft beverages. Tasting our lovely Manuka roasted coffee is a must!

10% discount off a relaxing cedar hot tub soak with promo code: Soak4u

0800 73 77 68 secretspot.nz

Rotorua Canopy Tours

147 Fairy Springs Rd, Rotorua Soar through the trees and experience ancient New Zealand forest like never before – in two unforgettable zipline adventures. This is an award-winning adventure not to be missed!

Top 10 things to do in the South Pacific, as voted by Tripadvisor 2019 & 2020

0800 226 679 or 07 343 1001 canopytours.co.nz

Lady Janes Ice Cream Parlour

1092 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua Rotorua's iconic ice cream parlour. With over 50 flavours we have something for everyone. Try one of our famous Danish Cones on your next visit to Eat Streat. Smoothies, shakes and great coffee available too! Mention henry to enjoy free toppings with every Danish Cone.

07 347 9340 instagram.com/ladyjanesicecream/

Rotorua Duck Tours (Amphibious Sightseeing Adventure)

1241 Fenton Street, Rotorua Ride NZ’s only WWII Landing Craft (The Duck), while enjoying incredible lake and mountain scenery. Visit up to four lakes. Two tours available. Fun for all.

Mention henry to receive a 10% discount on both tours.

(07) 345 6522 rotoruaducktours.co.nz

Paddle Board Rotorua

Rotorua Lakes District, Rotorua Specialist paddle board and kayak tour guides. They provide stunning daytime scenic tours and amazing evening glow worm tours on the lakes. The evening glow worm tours are simply a must do on your next summer visit to Rotorua.

15% discount on all tours using promo code “henry” when booking

Kaituna Cascades

18 Okere Falls Rd, Okere Falls, Rotorua Join the original Kaituna rafters on an epic journey down 14 amazing rapids in a warmwater jungle canyon, including the world's tallest commercially rafted waterfall. Great for groups, families and couples.

Use promo code henry on our website to save $30 per person

Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland

201 Waiotapu Loop Road, RD3, Rotorua Forget overseas travel! Come and explore the natural and geothermal wonders of your own backyard. Visit the Champagne Pool, Lady Knox Geyser, volcanic craters, mud pools and colourful springs. All ages and abilities can enjoy nature at it’s best!

Mention henry when you embrace an experience and get 10% off!