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Lake Rotorua
Stretching for miles and miles, Lake Rotorua boasts the title of North Island's second-largest lake. Though the lake's high volume of sediment does not lend itself to water sports, the surroundings make a special treat for a wide variety travelers. Drive, walk, or cycle through the lush surroundings to discover farmland, native bush, and bubbling geothermal springs. If you do want to get onto the water, consider a trout fishing trip or hopping aboard the traditional paddle steamer that cruises the lake. Before you visit Rotorua, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.
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Wir sind ca. 1-2 Stunden am See entlang gebummelt - vom City Centre dann rechts herum. Dabei haben wir viele Vögel (Kanadagänse, schwarze Schwäne, Enten, Möwen etc.) gesehen. Es gibt auch verschiedene... more »
We strolled along the lake for about 1-2 hours-from the City Centre then right. We have seen many birds (canad dances, black swans, ducks, seagulls, etc.). There are also various offers to drive jetboat etc. We found interesting how the color of the lake changed further and further from medium blue to an almost brown-yellowish tone as we got close to the geothermal area. So we had to pay further geothermal experience without admission. There weren't a lot of people out and about and we really enjoyed our quiet walk.View original -
My wife and I visit New Zealand frequently, spending time with our daughter and her family in Tauranga, a city that is growing rapidly. We have 'done' the usual things including bathing in the sulphur... more »
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Who can fail to be impressed by the beauty and distinctive smell of lake Rotorua. We stayed close by and enjoyed the morning view and the pathway walks. more »
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Beautiful Lake. On the city side, there ia really beautiful {and easy) walk along the waterfront. Here you can see some really wonderful views. There is also a great playground for kids with lots of variety for different ages. There's also a clean (and free) public toilet. Of you had of around the lake (either by car or bike}, you won't be disappointed. There's lots of great views There are boat trips also, but gotta admit I've b nene done those. They are definitely on my bucket list though.
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It's good to walk along the lake. Tranquil and beautiful scenery
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Beautiful park like surrounds. Lovely atmosphere on a good day.
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Beautiful! Excellent children's playground. Paddle boats. Lovely coffee! Gorgeous day :)
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Nice lake and beautiful sunrise.
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