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ROTORUA
WHY VISIT THE EXTRAORDINARY ROTORUA -
Rotorua from the Maori: Te Rotorua-nui-aKahumatamomoe, ("The second great lake of
Kahumatamomoe") is a city on the southern
shores of the lake of the same name, in the Bay
of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island.
It is the seat of the Rotorua District, a territorial
authority encompassing Rotorua and several
other nearby towns. The majority of the Rotorua
District is in the Bay of Plenty Region, but a
sizeable southern section and a small western
section are in the Waikato Region. Rotorua is in
the heart of the North Island and is 230 km’s
southeast of the nation's most populous
city, Auckland.
Rotorua has an estimated permanent population of 56,800, making it the country's 10th largest
urban area, and the Bay of Plenty's second largest urban area behind Tauranga. The Rotorua District
has a total estimated population of 69,200 of which 3,600 live in the Waikato section.
Rotorua is a major destination for both domestic and international tourists; the tourism industry is
by far the largest industry in the district. It is known for its geothermal activity, and
features geysers – notably the Pohutu Geyser at Whakarewarewa – and hot mud pools. This thermal
activity is sourced to the Rotorua caldera, on which the town lies. Rotorua is home to the Waiariki
Institute of Technology.
The Lakes of Rotorua are a collection of many lakes surrounding Rotorua.
GETTING THERE WITH FLY NZ-
We offer the most amazing way of getting to Rotorua, New Zealand’s tourism capital! Come with Fly NZ on an
unforgettable flight. We start by getting airborne out of Ardmore airport in Auckland. The moment we get
into the blue skies we can instantly see the spectacular views of the Auckland region including the Manukau
Harbour and the beautiful Hunua Ranges as we set course for Rotorua! You will get to see the diversity of New
Zealand scenery and how breathe taking this beautiful country really is! The Firth of Thames, the Coromandel
and Tauranga are just a few of the places we can see during the flight. You will see Mountains, rivers. Forests,
lakes, volcanoes and more!
FLIGHT OPTIONS:
Flight 1: The Lake View
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35 min Scenic Flight: Experience the breath taking vista of the Lake Rotorua region. Wing your way
around Mokoia Island, sacred to the local Iwi and an important location for the conservation of Kiwi
and Kokako. Take a loop around the surrounding lakes of Rotoiti, Rotoehu, Rotoma before returning
to Rotorua airport.
NZD199.00 per person (min 2)
Flight 2: Mount Tarawera Experience
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35 min scenic flight: Our flight begins in the basin of Lake Okataina completely encircled by native
bush populated by Tammar Wallabies and into Lake Tarawera, the Maori word meaning “burnt
spear”. Take a loop around historic Mount Tarawera, famously erupting in 1886 destroying the once
spectacular pink and white terraces while burying the Te Wairoa Maori village. On the way back to
Rotorua, you will experience the hydrothermal wonder of Lake Rotomahana and all the other amazing
small lakes with their pure New Zealand scenery which surrounds this spectacular region.
NZD199.00 per person (min 2)
Flight 3: White Island Extravaganza
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65 min scenic flight: Take a trip to White Island – New Zealand’s most active volcano. Departing
Rotorua view the spectacular scenery of the Rotorua Lakes region taking in the native bush clad
landscape scarred by the awesome volcanic power of nature. From your comfortable seat you will see
Whakatane leading out to Whale Island. An extinct volcano now eco sanctuary in partnership with the
Department of Conservation and local Iwi for the protection and breeding of many endangered
species. Te Puia o Whakaari or White Island unfolds before you, see and smell the most active volcano
in New Zealand. Look deep into the crater as you orbit the island and watch the tendrils of sulphur
stream away into the ocean.. This is a once in a lifetime scenic flight which will truly take your breath
away.
NZD369.00 per person (min 2)
RECOMMENDED ITINERARIES (PACKAGE DEALS)
Itinerary 1 – Day trip to Rotorua
9.00am - Flight departs from Auckland to Rotorua
10.00am - Arrives Rotorua
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Te Puia one hour admission
Agrodome Farm Show and Farm Tour
City Sightseeing – the Lake of Rotorua. Government Garden. Red Wood Forest
5.00pm - Transfer back to Rotorua Airport
5.30pm - Flight to Ardmore
NZD889.00 per person
Itinerary 2 – 2 days 1 night
Day 1
Follow same as above.
Day 2
Morning free for optional activities, exploring / relaxing etc
12.00pm - Another one of the activities in Rotorua of customer choice e.g.
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Rainbow Springs
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Wai o Tapo
Polynesian Spa
One night accommodation with breakfast included
5.00pm - Transfer from activity to Rotorua Airport
5.30pm - Flight to Ardmore
NZD1349.00 per person
HISTORY OF ROTORUA:
The name Rotorua comes from Māori, the full
name being Te Rotorua-nui-aKahumatamomoe; roto means lake and rua two –
Rotoruathus meaning 'Second
lake'. Kahumatamomoe was the uncle of
the Māori chief Ihenga, the ancestral explorer of
the Te Arawa. It was the second major lake the
chief discovered, and he dedicated it to his uncle.
It is the largest of a multitude found to the
northeast, all connected with the Rotorua
Caldera and nearby Mount Tarawera. The name
can also mean the equally appropriate 'crater
lake'.
The area was initially settled by Māori of the Te Arawa iwi. The first European in the area was
probably Phillip Tapsell who was trading from the Bay of Plenty coast at Maketu from 1828. He later
married into Te Arawa and became highly regarded by them. MissionariesHenry
Williams and Thomas Chapman visited in 1831 and Chapman and his wife established a mission at Te
Koutu in 1835. This was abandoned within a year but Chapman returned in 1838 and established a
second mission at Mokoia Island.
The lakeshore was a prominent site of skirmishes during the New Zealand Wars of the 1860s. A
"special town district" was created in the 1883, to promote Rotorua's potential as a spa destination.
The town was connected to Auckland with the opening of the Rotorua Branch railway and
commencement of the Rotorua Express train in 1894, resulting in the rapid growth of the town and
tourism from this time forward. Rotorua was established as a borough in 1922, elected its
first mayor in 1923, and declared a city in 1962 before becoming a District in 1979.
EXPLORE:
Rotorua is a region rich in stunning landscapes beckoning life's explorers. Discover 18 sparkling lakes,
magnificent native and exotic forests, geysers, boiling mud pools, hot springs and the best of New
Zealand's fascinating Maori culture.
ACCOMMODATION:
Whether it’s an inviting hotel, luxury lodge, lake-side bach, charming motel, or camping under the stars, you’ll
find the perfect place to stay in Rotorua. Rotorua is the tourist capital of New Zealand and the choice of
accommodation is vast. We at Fly NZ are happy to help organise your accommodation on any budget.
DINING & RETAIL:
Rotorua is such a great place for anything you may like and caters for all ages. Rotorua has galleries, countless
sports and outdoor activities, retail shopping malls and boutique stores as well as beauty / relaxation spas. The
food choice is limitless with restaurants and café’s from all over the world as well as Artisan, Bars & Pubs and
even try native Maori Cuisine!
WHAT’S ON?
Rotorua is renowned for its Summer Bike Festival and multi-sport events in stunning natural surrounds.
There’s also an ever-changing events line up. Everything from concerts and gigs, performing arts, sports and
outdoors, festival and lifestyle, exhibitions as well as conferences and classes.
OTHER ROTORUA ACTIVITIES:
Rotorua is an adventure playground with a plethora of activities to enjoy and some of nature’s most
fascinating gems.
There is a absolutely huge variety of things to do in Rotorua. Please visit the link below for a list of literally
everything you can do at this destination.
http://www.rotoruanz.com/visit/home
Below is a list of what some of our customers have enjoyed the most!
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OGO ZORBING
As the inventors of this iconic adventure experience, at OGO Rotorua, visitors are offered multiple OGO ride
options, the longest tracks in NZ and scenic views over Lake Rotorua & Mokoia Island.
http://ogo.co.nz/#_=_
2 rides – 1x H20GO Straight Track & 1x H2OGO Sidewinder Track $80 pp
3 rides – 1x H2OGO Straight Track & 1x H2OGO Sidewinder Track + 1x YOU CHOOSE $99 pp
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Sidewinder = $60 pp
Straight = $45 pp
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Te Puia Maori Arts and Crafts Institute with Optional Cultural Performance
Experience the culture and history of Te Puia, the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute. Set in a
stunning geothermal location with steaming vents, boiling mud pools and spectacular geysers, Te Puia
celebrates New Zealand’s Maori traditions. See a native kiwi bird, watch world-famous Pohutu Geyser vent
plumes of steam and see the traditional skills of woodcarving and weaving. Upgrade to include the Te Puia
cultural performance to watch the warlike haka dance and skilful stick game, and see Maori legends come to
life in traditional dance and song.
What to Expect
Your Te Puia experience begins at the main entrance, where twelve monumental carvings reach skywards,
representing twelve celestial guardians. Discover stories of our ancestors' arrival and settlement in Rotorua,
and learn about our Māori culture.
The cultural tours are led by knowledgeable Maori guides. You'll hear the stories and legends that have been
handed down over the generations and your guide will provide fascinating insights into New Zealand’s Maori
culture.
See a kiwi bird, New Zealand's emblem, in a specially lit kiwi house staffed by animal experts who can tell you
more about this unusual flightless bird.
Explore the Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley and witness the Rotorua region’s astounding thermal activity,
including the eruption of the 100-foot (30-meter) Pohutu Geyser, which bursts into life up to 20 times a day.
Your guided tour also reveals the history and practice of traditional Maori crafts on a visit to the New Zealand
National Carving and Weaving schools. Watch as master carvers share the prestigious art of woodcarving and
students are trained in the intricate skills of weaving flax.
To enhance your Maori experience, upgrade to include a 45-minute cultural performance at Te Puia and
witness the Maori traditions of hospitality and dance first-hand.
Your cultural performance begins with the ceremonial welcome performed for visitors to the Maori meeting
place (marae), including the nose-to-nose greeting known as the hongi. Learn the stories behind this famous
ceremony, representing the joining of two life forces to create an atmosphere of unity.
Watch the spectacle of the warlike haka dance, with weaponry displays, action songs and ritual movements
including the dancers’ bulging eyes and pointed tongues. See how the more feminine poi dance contrasts with
the haka, featuring the twirling of tethered balls and graceful dance movements.
Warrior skills of agility and hand-eye coordination are displayed during the titi torea stick game, as performers
pass batons to the rhythm of traditional songs. More stories and legends are told in dance during the graceful
waiata-a-ringa action song, accompanied by the signature Maori hand and body movements. It's easy to see
how songs and games such as these were used as a way of training future warriors in agility and coordination.
To complete your visit to Te Puia, browse woodcarvings, New Zealand jade (greenstone), weavings and other
signature Maori crafts in the gallery and gift shop for the ultimate New Zealand souvenir.
Highlights
 Te Puia Maori Arts and Culture Institute daytime experience
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Explore the Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley and see boiling mud pools and the world-famous Pohutu
Geyser
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Learn more about Maori traditions and legends on a guided tour
Adult = $49 pp
Child = $35 pp
There are family day combos and other cheaper alternatives available.
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AGRODOME - THE UNIQUE NEW ZEALAND FARM EXPERIENCE
In the heart of 350 acres of lush farmland, yet only 10 minutes from Rotorua city centre, you’ll find
New Zealand’s Agrodome.
For over 40 years, visitors from all over the globe have come to the Agrodome to see our worldfamous Farm Show – starring a cast of talented animals… and you!
Plus, join the Farm Tour to explore a real working farm, hand-feed loads of friendly animals, and
sample delicious kiwifruit juice and honey from our land.
There’s also the Nursery, with baby animals available for cuddles and photos all year round, and our
Woollen Mill and Shearing Museum, where you’ll learn the remarkable story of NZ pioneers the
Bowen brothers, and discover the full process of wool from the Sheep’s back to yours.
The Agrodome is one of New Zealand’s must-see attractions, open in any weather, 365 days a year!