This post may contain affiliate links to tours and hotels. These help us earn a small commission at no additional charge to you. Rotorua is a small town that lies in New Zealand’s north island, and is famously renowned for it’s incredible geothermal features and strong Maori culture. Rotorua sits on an active fault line, which results in a lot of volcanic activity in the form of geysers, sulphur pools, bubbling mud, and steam vents. The landscapes are quite beautiful, which makes Rotorua a must do for anyone visiting New Zealand in my opinion. Now you might not know but sulphur creates a very rotten eggy smell – so the town is a little bit whiffy. I personally do not mind the smell and you get used to it after a while! There are heaps of different experiences you can have in Rotorua to witness the geothermal activity. Here is a guide to some cool things to do. Polynesian Spa On the edge of Rotorua town lies Polynesian Spa – a tranquil lakefront geothermal spa surrounded by native New Zealand flora (It was voted one of the top ten spas in the world by Conde Nast Traveller magazine). The complex consists of a deluxe lake spa, […]
