Rotorua & Beyond

ROTORUA IS THE BEATING HEART OF NEW ZEALAND KNOWN FOR ITS RICH MAORI CULTURE AND GEOTHERMAL ACTIVITY. VISITORS TO TE PUIA IN THE WHAKAREWAREWA VALLEY WILL ENCOUNTER NATURAL POOLS OF BOILING WATER, STILL USED FOR COOKING TODAY, AND SHOOTING GEYSERS. THE POHUTU GEYSER STEALS THE SHOW, SHOOTING 30 METRES INTO THE AIR. VISITORS TO ROTORUA TYPICALLY PASS HOBBITON, THE SITE FOR THE LORD OF THE RINGS MOVIE AND THE HOBBITON TRILOGIES.

HOBBITON MOVIE SET TOUR

HOBBITON MOVIE SET

In the heart of New Zealand, experience the real Middle-earth ™ and step into the lush pastures of the Shire ™ with a guided tour of Hobbiton ™ Movie Set, as featured in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogies. Fall in love with the Alexander family farm as you journey through the unequivocal beauty of the land. Your guide will then escort you around the movie set, showing the intricate detailing, pointing out the most famous filming locations and explaining how the movie magic was made. You will be taken around the 12-acre set; past Hobbit Holes ™ , the Mill and into the world-famous Green Dragon ™ Inn, for a complimentary, exclusive Hobbit ™ Southfarthing ™ beverage to conclude your own Middle-earth adventure. Duration: 2 Hours Departs: The Shires Rest, 501 Buckland Road, Hinuera, Matamata

THE EXCITE EXPERIENCE

WHAKAREWAREWA Home to two Māori sub tribes, Whakarewarewa is an intimate and authentic Māori experience, set on a geothermal plateau. Be captivated by cultural insights as well as village life. Locals live surrounded by steaming mineral and mud pools, as well as active geysers, including Pōhutu, the largest geyser in the Southern Hemisphere. Opening Hours: 8:30am to 5pm

DOWNHILL BALL ROLLING AT ZORB

ZORB Superman dive into a giant inflatable ball and roll down Mt Ngongotaha with ZORB Rotorua, where the fun will have you laughing uncontrollably. Discover FOUR different downhill ball rolling tracks where you can choose to ride with water or without water. To this day, Rotorua is the ONLY location in New Zealand where you can experience this amazingly fun and bizarre bucket list activity. Duration: Maximum 1.5 hours Departs: Activities operate on demand between 9am - 5pm every day (excluding Christmas day) KATOA LAKE ROTORUA Experience the excitement & exhilaration of a Jetboat ride before exploring the history & native wildlife on majestic Mokoia Island. Mokoia Island is located in Lake Rotorua and is a sanctuary for many of New Zealand's endangered wildlife and rare New Zealand birds. Duration: 60 minutes Departs: 12:00pm

MOKOIA ISLAND BY WATER TAXI SPEED A SPINS

KATOA LAKE ROTORUA Our Water Taxi is the most comfortable way to access and explore beautiful Mokoia Island. Designed with comfort in mind, our water taxi keeps you away from the spray and quickly transports you to Mokoia Island. With indoor seating for up to 29 guests and a stable, twin-hull catamaran design, Mokoia Island is now within leisurely, comfortable reach for all. Duration: 90 minutes Departs: 1:30pm HELL’S GATE GEOTHERMAL RESERVE & MUD SPA Witness a land born of myth and legend, where Rūaumoko heats the earth from a world below, boiling mud and billowing steam into the sky above. Journey through native bush that opens up into geothermal landscapes, and bathe in mud and sulphur pools that revitalise the mind, body and soul. Take part in the guided or self-guided interactive geothermal walk. Learn to carve traditional Māori motifs alongside our resident carver. And indulge in our geothermal mud baths and sulphur spas. Experience New Zealand’s most active geothermal reserve and mud spa as it excites and soothes as it has done for centuries. Opening Hours: Gates open at 8:30am every day,

THE LIVING MAORI VILLAGE

MOKOIA ISLAND WITH SPEED & SPINS

except Christmas.

HALF DAY GEOTHERMAL WONDERLAND TOUR

NATURE CONNECTIONS On an amazing half – day guided tour of Rotorua’s Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland and Waimangu Volcanic Valley, you'll witness the violent eruptions of NZ’s largest boiling mud lake - Lady Knox Geyser erupting daily at 10.15am to heights of 20-metres, and the spectacular and diverse landscape of colourful volcanic craters, sizzling hot pools, hissing fumeroles, lush rainforest and native

birdlife. Departs: 8am, returns 12.45pm.

MITAI MAORI VILLAGE

MITAI MAORI VILLAGE, ROTORUA Enter the world of Mitai, to discover our sacred and spiritual Maori village. Set in a natural bush environment, our Maori warriors paddle an ancient warrior canoe on the Wai-o-whiro stream. Be captivated by the displays of weaponry and combat, and entranced with the grace and beauty of the poi dance. Taste the traditionally earth cooked hangi meal. Visit our guardian glowworms. Opening Hours: Office 9am - 6pm, summer show 6:30pm - 9:30pm, winter 5:30pm- 8:30pm

HOLIDAY INN ROTORUA

10 TRYON STREET, WHAKAREWAREWA, ROTORUA

About hotel & property facilities: Located adjacent to the famous Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley, Holiday Inn Rotorua boasts a range of services and facilities to make your stay a comfortable one. Featuring a geothermally heated pool for year round swimming, and an award winning restaurant, all guest rooms have air conditioning and free unlimited WiFi.

DISTINCTION ROTORUA HOTEL

390 FENTON ST, ROTORUA

About hotel & property facilities: The four-star hotel is set amongst beautiful gardens and boasts a range of accommodation to suit the needs of every traveller including refurbished, air-conditioned deluxe rooms. The hotel's three in-house restaurants and bars offer superb cuisine as well as a dynamic Maori Dinner & Culture Show. Free unlimited WiFi & complimentary off-street car parking.

HEARTLAND AMBASSADOR HOTEL HAMILTON

86 ULSTER STREET, WHITIORIA, HAMILTON About hotel & property facilities: Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton is around 15 minutes’ walk to Hamilton’s CBD. The hotel rooms have ample space and natural light from standard through to superior options. The grounds have plenty of greenery, and with an outdoor swimming pool, children’s pool and hot tub.

EVENING CULTURAL EXPERIENCE

TAMAKI MAORI VILLAGE Tamaki Maori Village is New Zealand’s most awarded cultural attraction! Learn about the origins of Maori, their journey to Aotearoa – New Zealand and how these proud people have upheld the traditions of their ancestors. On arrival a welcome ceremony is shared before guests are invited into the home of Tamaki Maori Village. Upon entering the magnificent 200-year-old Tawa forest guests participate in learning the haka, poi and enjoy displays of traditional art forms. A cultural performance unique to Aotearoa takes place before the evening ends with a hangi buffet feast that has cooked slowly underground. Opening Hours: Every night of the year except Christmas Day

SUDIMA LAKE ROTORUA

1000 ERUERA STREET, ROTORUA

About hotel & property facilities: Sudima Lake Rotorua sits right on the shore of the mystical lake with breath-taking vistas across the water. This well-appointed home away from home is just a short stroll from the vibrant town centre and Energy Events Centre. It has all the facilities and features you’d expect from a 4-star hotel, as well

as a few that set it apart.

MILLENIUM ROTORUA

1270 HINEMARU STREET, OHINEMUTU, ROTORUA

About hotel & property facilities: With large stylish rooms and great facilities, the Millennium Hotel is an excellent choice for your stay in Rotorua and is conveniently located just a short walk from both the lake and town centre. The world famous Polynesian Spa is just across the road.

WAIMANGU VOLCANIC VALLEY

WALKING, HIKING AND BOAT CRUISES Explore the world's youngest geothermal system on a self-guided walk or hike, discover the majestic Inferno Crater Lake and towering Cathedral Rocks. Opt for a 45 minute cruise on the tranquil waters of Lake Rotomahana to discover geothermal sites not accessible by foot and learn the history of the devastating 1886 Mount Tarawera Eruption that created the Waimangu Valley. Opening Hours: We open at 8.30am daily and the last admission into the valley is 3.00pm

PEPPERS ON THE POINT - LAKE ROTORUA

214 KAWAHA POINT ROAD, KAWAHA POINT, ROTORUA

About hotel & property facilities: Peppers on the Point is a boutique, luxury lodge situated on the lake edge of Rotorua, 5 mins from the city centre. Boasting 11 luxurious rooms, 7 lodge suites, 2 lake cottage suites, and the 2-story villa apartment. The majority of suites enjoy expansive lake views. The property is well known for its fine dining and array of NZ and international wines. Enjoy the peaceful, tranquil surrounds, a relaxing massage or feed the petting animals on the property. Then head out and enjoy the wonderful activities located right on our doorstep. Be collected by floatplane and explore the bounty of lakes and geothermal activity from above, land on an active volcano by helicopter, or cruise on one of the most pristine lakes on a luxury yacht. Rotorua is steeped in Maori culture and surrounded by geothermal features.

TREETOPS LODGE & ESTATE 351 KEAROA ROAD, ROTORUA

About hotel & property facilities: Nestled in 2,500 acres of 800 year old native forest, this awardwinning luxury lodge is a uniquely New Zealand experience. Treetops is a sanctuary and retreat of breath-taking terrain, offering the ultimate in world-class accommodation and adventure. Located outside Rotorua, the Maori heartland and trout fishing capital of the world, Treetops offer seven streams, on-site trout fishing, four lakes and over 70km of adventure trails. Adventures include helicopter adventures to live volcanoes, the ‘Estate to Plate’ Safari, Wild Food Cooking School, and the Indigenous Food and Heritage Trail - all offering unequalled personal interaction with native heritage and wilderness. Our dedicated spa offers unique health-giving Maori rituals and traditional treatments.

TE PUIA DAY & NIGHT EXPERIENCE

TE PUIA A visit to Rotorua would not be complete without exploring Te Whakarewarewa thermal valley. Discover the world famous Pohutu Geyser and bubbling mud pools, NZ Maori arts and crafts institute and the iconic kiwi bird in a day tour. Te Pō is the award-winning evening experience of Maori storytelling, a cultural show, a Hangi banquet and a hot chocolate beside a moonlit Pōhutu geyser to end the evening.

NAPIER & LAKE TAUPO

TAUPO IS LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NORTH ISLAND AND CONTAINS SOME OF MOST IMPRESSIVE LANDSCAPES. WITH A LAKE ALMOST AS BIG AS SINGAPORE, THE TAUPO REGION IS PERFECT FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURES SUCH AS BOATING, WATER-SKIING, SAILING AND KAYAKING. JUST NORTH OF TAUPO IS THE THUNDERING HUKA FALLS. NEARBY HAWKE’S BAY COMBINES ART-DECO BUILDINGS WITH BEAUTIFUL VINEYARDS.

KINLOCH MANOR & VILLAS

261 KINLOCH ROAD, TAUPO

About hotel & property facilities: Perfectly placed on a 254ha spectacular setting above the shores of Lake Taupo, heart of an adventure and wilderness playground, is one of the countries newest and most design awarded uber-luxury lodges. Offering exceptional onsite golfing with their own Jack Nicklaus designed Signature 18 hole course. Also on offer is fly-fishing, hiking the Tongariro Crossing or world-class mountain biking. This lodge is perfect for discerning lovers of natural beauty and cutting edge design. Combined with an organic ‘Estate to Plate’ food philosophy and serving the best of New Zealand wine, the lodge boasts an onsite wellness spa and tennis courts.

MANGAPAPA HOTEL

466 NAPIER ROAD, HAVELOCK NORTH, HAWKE'S BAY

About hotel & property facilities: Luxury, seclusion, elegance and romance - four words which describe this stunning boutique hotel. Built in 1885 the hotel has twelve luxury rooms, and with careful renovations maintains its historical charm whilst providing the utmost comforts of modern day. Conveniently located, minutes from Havelock North village, Mangapapa Hotel is set in an oasis of landscaped gardens and orchards, offering guests a chance to dine in its renowned restaurant, relax in the hotel's spa sanctuary. Also on offer for guests is an outdoor seasonal pool, a lawn tennis court and bikes to cycle to nearby vineyards. Mangapapa - the ultimate Hawke's Bay experience.