Rotorua & Waikato
Geothermal wonderland of bubbling mud pools, Maori culture, and rolling green farmland.
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Hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Trek across volcanic moonscapes on New Zealand's greatest day hike.
Witness the Geysers of Te Puia
Watch Pohutu Geyser erupt 30 metres into the steaming sky.
Tour the Hobbiton Movie Set
Step into Middle-earth at the real Shire from The Lord of the Rings.
Experience a Traditional Maori Cultural Performance
Feel the power of the haka and share a hangi feast with a Maori village.
Skydive Over Lake Taupo
Freefall above New Zealand's largest lake with three volcanic peaks in view.
Watch the Huka Falls Thunder
Feel the spray as 220,000 litres per second blast through a narrow chasm.
Drink a Pint at the Green Dragon Inn
Raise a glass of Southfarthing ale inside the actual Green Dragon.
Soak in the Hot Springs at Polynesian Spa
Slip into geothermally heated mineral pools overlooking Lake Rotorua.
Kayak to the Maori Rock Carvings
Paddle across Lake Taupo to monumental carvings accessible only by water.
Mountain Bike the Whakarewarewa Redwoods
Ride world-class trails through towering California redwood trees.
Eat a Rewena Paraoa Maori Bread
Tear into this fermented potato bread baked the traditional Maori way.
Tuck into a Huka Prawn Park Feast
Catch and eat giant freshwater prawns raised in geothermal spring water.