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Lake Rotorua, Rotorua

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#5 of 14 in Nature in Rotorua

#Water Body, #Nature / Park

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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Lake Rotorua Tours

Exciting Rotorua Day Trip from Auckland BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $168

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Duration: 13 hours

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Rotorua Gondola with optional Luge Ride BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $22

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Duration: Flexible

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Rotorua Duck Tours - City and Lakes Tour BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $49

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Duration: 90 minutes

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By Chris R On May 31, 2018

Spent some time at the lakeside by the city. Lovely warm day in early winter with a couple of helicopters taking tourists out and about. I think would be improved if a nice cafe was there, thought the... more »
By jeniesaj On May 28, 2018

We traveled almost all the way around the lake. As a matter of fact, the facility where we were staying was on the lake. It was beautiful and COLD (I took my shoes off and waded in to test the water t... more »
By sylviapark On May 23, 2018

très beau lac, très reposant, avec les espaces verts à l'arrière, possibilité de faire des promenades , j'ai beaucoup apprécié more »

beautiful Lake, very relaxing, with green spaces at the back, possibility of walks, I enjoyed

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By Darlean Ashby On April 8, 2018

Me and pop took a walk and endes up at Lake Rotoura. and we both got pretty Teary. Smells and the fresh air is amazing :) we sat there by the memorial for round 30mins just soaking it all in. Absolutely loved it xx and also Many Thermal scattered about :)

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By Husniah Buang On February 18, 2018

Huge lake! Amazing to see many friendly seagulls, black bird floating, white swans, black swans and some small birds. They seem to stay in harmony togather!

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By Vanessa Basson On May 6, 2018

A must visit if you come to New Zealand. So much to do.....

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By Nitesh Gautam On May 15, 2017

. (03/2017) Beautiful lake at the center of city with most of the tourist spots located around it. Second largest lake in north island. Incredible views. Well maintained tourist locations can be found all around the lake.

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By Suyash Joshi On April 4, 2017

Beautiful place. Good to have a stroll around and see some beautiful birds too.

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