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Rotorua is famous for its geothermal activity. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by a strong pungent sulphur smell. Entertaining in any weather, and at any time of the year, Rotorua promises to keep you captivated with geothermal phenomena and special cultural experiences.

Rotorua is the heartland of New Zealand Maori culture, and visitors have the opportunity to experience the warm spirit of Te Maori. Although most of the Maori population live in the urban areas, there are about 35 marae, meeting grounds, still in the Rotorua district. The city is also the tribal home of the Te Arawa people, who settled in lakeside geothermal areas more than 600 years ago Geysers, boiling mud pools, marae stays, and hangi feasts.

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