Rotorua is a Multicultural City on the Southern Shore of Lake Rotorua in the Bay of Plenty Region of the North Island of New Zealand. It is 60 km South of Tauranga, 105 km Southeast of Hamilton and 82 km Northeast of Taupo.
Rotorua is Connected to the North by State Highway 5, to the East by State Highway 33, to the West by State Highway 30, and to the South by State Highway 5. Increasingly, Travellers to Tauranga are Selecting the Newly Commissioned State Highway 36 via Ngongotaha, Kaharoa and Pyes Pa.
Rotorua's Continuing Modernisation Programme Plus the Opening of the New International Airport and Energy Events Centre Have Elevated This Popular Tourist Town to One of the Premier Visitor and Corporate Destinations in New Zealand. Nothing can compare to its Geothermal and Volcanic Attractions, Lakes and Maori Culture. It is New Zealand at its Best.
Rotorua International Airport Provides Daily Regional Flights to Auckland International Airport and Wellington International Airport via Turbo-Prop Services and Christchurch International Airport using Turbo-props and a Daily Jet Service.
LEDWICH LODGE MOTEL | 12-14 Lake Road | (opposite Lake Front Reserve) | Rotorua 3010 | New Zealand
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THERMAL
Thermal activity is at the heart of much of Rotorua's tourist appeal. Geysers and bubbling mudpools, hot thermal springs and the Buried Village (Te Wairoa) - so named after it was buried by the 1886 Mt Tarawera eruption - are within easy reach of the city. There are a number of geysers, notably the Pohutu Geyser at Te Puia, and hot mud pools located in the city. Kuirau Park, to the west end of the central city, is also remarkable - hot bubbling mud pools dot the park, lending a surreal air to the setting. Visitors can soak their feet in hot pools.
LAKES
With Seventeen Lakes, the Rotorua Region is an Aquatic Paradise. Trout Fishing, Waterskiing, Swimming and other water activities are popular in summer. The lakes are also great event venues; Rotorua hosted the 2007 World Waterski Championships. Lake Rotorua is also used as a departure and landing point for sightseeing float planes and helicopters.