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FREE ROTORUA What ’s On SPRING 2011 OFFICIAL VISITOR GUIDE WITH MAPS & VOUCHERS Tamaki Maori Village See Se e Wh W What’s at’ss H at Hot ot p page ag ge 13 3 SAVE $914 see our fantastic voucher offers inside 12 What’s Hot What’s Hot ©Skyline Rotorua Skyline Rotorua – Dine in the Sky Skyline has come up with a New Zealand first dining experience where guests have the opportunity to dine inside the gondola cabins as they move up and down the side of Mt Ngongotaha. Custom designed tables are fitted into gondola cabins allowing up to 4 dining guests to sit and enjoy a brand new 4 course menu designed by Executive Chef Fred Kreutmayer to compliment spectacular twilight views across Lake Rotorua and surrounds. Only 10 gondola cabins are available each night making this a very exclusive and sought after new experience for the dining public. Bookings are essential to check availability ahead of time and secure space. Dine in the Sky is available 7 nights of the week with bookings closing daily at midday. As at June 2011 Dine in the Sky is a four course menu priced at $95 per person and includes a glass of bubbles or orange juice with starter on arrival, entrée, and main course with a glass of wine to match and then dessert with tea or coffee to finish. For bookings or enquiries contact Skyline reservation team: Call +64 7 347-0027. Email [email protected], www.skyline.co.nz 13 ©Tamaki Maori Village Tamaki Maori Village The world famous, and multi-award winning Tamaki Maori Village is a must see for any visitor to Rotorua! We’ll pick you up – from any accommodation in Rotorua – and host you for a truly memorable evening in our fully recreated pre-European Maori Village. Enjoy storytelling en-route to the village as we elect a chief to represent you during our ancient ceremony of welcome. Enter the Maori Village, nestled in the thick of a 200 year old native Tawa forest. Explore the village, as it comes alive with the sounds and activities of days gone by. Witness the earth being carefully scraped away from the hangi pit to reveal baskets laden with your sumptuous, mouth watering hangi feast. Relax as our family entertain you with a powerful cultural performance, including the haka! Then Join us for the traditional hangi buffet feast! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience the warmth of our Maori People during an authentic evening experience at Tamaki Maori Village! Phone 07 3492999. [email protected] www.tamakimaorivillage.co.nz Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland Explore spectacular nature at New Zealand’s most colourful natural volcanic area – thousands of years in the making but just 20 minutes drive south of Rotorua. Walk at your own pace, view the unique Champagne Pool, bubbling mud, steaming ground, expansive vistas, huge volcanic craters and sinter terrace formations. The Lady Knox Geyser erupts daily at 10.15am, reaching heights of up to 20m. Large modern visitor centre with indoor/outdoor eating and retail area. Adult $32.50; child $11 (5-15 years); family pass $80 (2 adults and up to 3 children). Open daily from 8.30am-5pm (last admission 3:45 pm). Wai-O-Tapu Loop Road, Off State Highway 5, Rotorua, phone 07 366 6333 email [email protected], visit www.waiotapu.co.nz ©Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland browse and book @ www.jasons.com 14 15 What’s Hot What’s Hot inside the same H2OGO (with warm winter in winter or cool water in summer), race against your friends, or try the Harness OGO where you are securely strapped in and sent rolling head over heels through the trees down our custom designed harness track. Open 364 days from 9am to 5pm in all weather conditions, do not miss out on this unique New Zealand invention. No bookings necessary. Phone 07 343 7676. Freephone 0800 646 768 Email: [email protected] www.ogo.co.nz ©Clearwater Cruises Clearwater Cruises Come for a cruise on one of the world’s most exquisite lakes aboard the luxury catamaran “Clearwater Spirit” or one of our other vessels. Lake Tarawera is one of New Zealand’s hidden treasures. Set amid untouched native bush, the area is rich in early Maori history and geothermal activity. Journey across crystal clear waters beneath majestic Mount Tarawera, learn about the history and legends of the Pink and White terraces, relax and soak in the geothermal hot springs. Try trout fishing, jet skiing or enjoy the pristine scenery anchored in a private bay as you sample a gourmet dinner. Clearwater Cruises specialises in personalised private Group Charters, Self Drive Pontoon Boat options, Fishing Trips and Water Taxi services. Operating from The Landing, Tarawera Rd, Lake Tarawera, Rotorua. Phone 07 345 6688, Freephone 0508 253 279 email [email protected], www.clearwaterco.nz Paradise Valley Springs Set amid stunning native bush, Rotorua’s must-see wildlife park offers the perfect day out. Wander along the walkways at your own pace, where you can see and feed a range of animals and birds typically found wild around New Zealand. The spring-fed trout pools are crystal clear, allowing you to view rainbow and brown trout. Enjoy the Streamside Farm Walk, where you can meet and hand-feed the friendly farm animals. Discover the Elevated Treetops Walk hidden 6 metres high amongst bush and native trees. Plus, every day at 2.30pm there is an exciting Lion Feeding Show with the resident pride of African Lions, followed by the Kea feeding in their walk through aviary and the possibility of patting a possum at 3pm. Subject to availability you may even get the chance to pat an adorable baby Lion cub - at no extra charge! Paradise Valley Springs is open daily from 8am. Paradise Valley Springs, 467 Paradise Valley Road, Rotorua. Phone 07 348 9667 www.paradisevalleysprings.co.nz Ogo Rotorua The experience of rolling down a hill inside a giant inflatable ball has been an iconic adventure experience since the first operation in the world back in 1997. Rotorua remains the ONLY location in New Zealand where you can experience this amazingly fun and bizarre activity. With a new site just 5 minutes from the town centre with a hill that is almost twice as long you can ride with 1, 2 or 3 people Agroventures Agroventures offers truly unique New Zealand adventures for men, women, children of all ages, from adrenalin junkies, speed demons to those who enjoy a more low key experience. Located 15 minutes north of Rotorua, we offer five exhilarating activities all conveniently located within 60 meters of each other. Agroventures has the world’s only human powered monorail Shweeb, Rotorua Bungy – a New Zealand icon, Agrojet - the fastest jet sprint experience in NZ. Swing from 40m towards the earth at 130kmph on NZ’s one and only Swoop and the Southern Hemispheres’ only wind tunnel at Freefall Xtreme. Spend an hour or the entire day – we will give you an unforgettable experience and a sense of accomplishment in that will remain long after you have waved us farewell. ©Paradise Valley Springs ©OGO New Zealand 1335 Paradise Valley Road, Ngongotaha, Rotorua. Freephone: 0800 949 888 www.agroventures.co.nz Email: [email protected] Wet ‘n’ Wild Rafting Wet’n’Wild Rafting Company Limited has been rafting central North Island rivers for over 30 years and has accumulated a wealth of knowledge on the rivers, their surrounding environment and their people. We operate daily on the beautiful and challenging Kaituna, Rangitaiki and Wairoa Rivers and we are multi-day wilderness expedition specialists, sharing our passion for some of the most rugged, unspoiled, remote and protected “Wilderness Zones”, that the central North Island has to offer on the Motu and Mohaka Rivers. Let us introduce you to some of our best kept secrets, breathtakingly spectacular native forests, remote rugged ranges, diverse rural back country and gorges lined with bizarre rock formations, all steeped in local history. Wet ‘n’ Wild Rafting, 2 White Street, Rotorua. Phone 07 348 3191 Freephone 0800462723. Email: info@ wetnwildrafting.co.nz www.wetnwildrafting.co.nz browse and book @ www.jasons.com ©Agroventures - Shweeb ©Wet ‘n’ Wild Rafting 18 What’s On Charles Blomfield, The Pink and White Terraces, Rotomahana - A Pair, 1883 What’s On 19 Ngā Pūmanawa o Te Arawa ©Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust Heritage Collection Exhibitions 3 September–27 November, Blomfield in Wonderland Charles Blomfield made his name painting the famous Pink and White Terraces, which were destroyed by the eruption of Mount Tarawera in 1886. This exhibition shows that Blomfield’s art focused on more than just the scenic wonders of Rotorua. Phone 07 350 1814. [email protected] Venue: Rotorua Museum, Government Gardens. www.rotoruamuseum.co.nz 3 September–19 February, A Catalogue of Wonders Revealing the rich heritage of artworks that have been collected as a visual ‘catalogue of wonders’ from the Rotorua region. Phone 07 350 1814. [email protected] Venue: Rotorua Museum, Government Gardens. www.rotoruamuseum.co.nz From 3 September, Ngā Pūmanawa o Te Arawa - The Beating Hearts of Te Arawa This stunning new permanent exhibition will follow the journey of the Arawa people from their origins in Hawaiki to their descendants today. Phone 07 350 1814. rotoruamuseum@rdc. govt.nz Venue: Rotorua Museum, Government Gardens. www.rotoruamuseum.co.nz 6–25 September, Rotorua Wearable Creations ‘n Colour – a selection from the 2011 awards Presented by the Rotorua Creative Arts Trust, a selection of wonderful, sometimes weird, wearable art category winners and place-getters go on show. Phone 07 350 1814. rotoruamuseum@ rdc.govt.nz To 4 December, Bay Proud – A Century of Bay of Plenty Rugby Celebrates the role that Bay of Plenty has played in the history of rugby in New Zealand. It also looks at why provincial people are so fiercely loyal when it comes to rugby. Phone 07 350 1814. [email protected] Colin Bourke, BOP Captain ©Bob Tulloch Venue: Rotorua Museum, Government Gardens. www.rotoruamuseum.co.nz To 4 December, Neil Pardington – The Vault Armed with his large-format camera, Wellington photographer Neil Pardington visited museum storage spaces throughout New Zealand. The Vault documents areas usually off-limit to the public. 07 350 1814. [email protected] Venue: Rotorua Museum, Government Gardens. www.rotoruamuseum.co.nz Daily, Nga Waru Pu Manawa Gallery – Te Puia: Kupe Sites A unique encounter with New Zealand’s past as it portrays the stories of the great Polynesian explorer Kupe, using various landmarks and places. Venue: Te Puia, Hemo Road (southern end Fenton Street), phone 348 9047, visit www.tepuia.com Venue: Rotorua Museum, Government Gardens. www.rotoruamuseum.co.nz To 27 November, Heather Straka – The Asian This intriguing installation examines ideas about the authentic and fake, truth and lie, the original and the copy. Phone 07 350 1814. [email protected] Venue: Rotorua Museum, Government Gardens. www.rotoruamuseum.co.nz browse and book @ www.jasons.com 20 21 What’s On What’s On ©Buried Village Daily, The Buried Village The museum houses many hundreds of objects dug from the ruins of Te Wairoa village, the settlement buried by the eruption of Mount Tarawera in 1886. Daily from 9am-4.30pm. Venue: Tarawera Road, phone 07 362 8287, email [email protected] or visit www.buriedvillage.co.nz Daily, Rotorua Museum Discover the fascinating stories which have shaped the Rotorua region. Permanent exhibitions include the stunning new gallery Ngā Pūmanawa o Te Awara – The Beating hearts of Te Arawa, the history of the Rotorua spa, the exciting Rotorua Stories cinema experience and much more. Phone 07 350 1814. [email protected] Venue: Rotorua Museum, Government Gardens.www.rotoruamuseum.co.nz Music 3 September, Shake The Lake Shake The Lake returns with Mt Eden Dubstep aboard the Lakeland Queen paddle boat lake Rotorua. 8pm boat leaves the dock, 12am boat returns. Tickets $55. Strictly limited numbers to this event as it is a four hour cruise. Venue: The Lakeland Queen, Memorial Drive, Lakefront, Ohinemutu. 14 October, Polyfest 2011 Featuring Poly-Reggae’s Biggest Artists ... Katchafire, 1814, Nesian Mystik, Three Houses Down, Che Fu, Spacifix, J BoogHot Rain featuring Laga Savea, Siaosi, Kiwini, Sons of Zion, S.O.R, Maisey Rika, Mark Lowndes.R18. $108. 10am-10pm. Venue: Kuirau Park, Corner of Ranolf St & Lake Rd. www.polyfest.com.au 28–30 October, Waiariki Institute of Technology New Zealand Aria This prestigious weekend Festival of Song attracts the top young singers from throughout NZ to compete in many different classes. Finals night tickets available through Ticketmaster. Contact: Jo-Anne La Grouw 021 812 611. Venue: Rotorua Convention Centre. www.nzaria.org NZ Aria First Wednesday of every month, BOP Blues Club/Jam night This is an opportunity to network with others who love the blues, both musicians and enthusiasts. $5 door charge or free to BOP Blues Club members and participating musicians. (Door charge may vary on nights with featured guest musicians). www.bopblues.com Venue: The Belgian Bar, 1151 Arawa Street, Rotorua, ph 07 3486190, [email protected] Wednesday–Sunday, Live Music at the Pig & Whistle The historic Pig and Whistle pub has a live band every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, and a solo guitarist on Wednesday and Sunday nights. Venue: The Pig and Whistle Historic Pub, Cnr Haupapa and Tutanekai Streets, Rotorua, phone 07 347 3025, www.pigandwhistle.co.nz Special Events 3 September, Opening of the South Wing, Rotorua Museum The long awaited South Wing extension will open to the public on 3 September. With 55% more gallery space, the $22 million development will house two new art galleries, and a major new exhibition featuring stunning design, lighting and special effects to follow the journey of Te Arawa from Hawaaiki to New Zealand. Venue: Rotorua Museum, Government Gardens. www.rotoruamuseum.co.nz browse and book @ www.jasons.com 22 23 What’s On What’s On Pure Cruise- Tiua-Manupirua 4 September, Father’s Day Fish ‘n’ Sail Special half day afternoon sail on Lake Rotoiti aboard the ‘luxury 53ft catamaran ‘Tiua’. Opportunity to try for a rainbow or brown trout. Fishing gear supplied, but license required (can be purchased onboard). Departs: Okawa Bay jetty at 1pm, returns 4.30pm. Pre-booking required. Freephone 0800 272 456. [email protected], www.purecruise.co.nz Pure Cruise 10 September, The Great Rotorua Rugby Ball Drop Rotorua will officially welcome RWC 2011 alongside the city’s first match Fiji v Namibia playing at 3.30pm, as well as celebrating 100 years of Bay of Plenty Rugby. Food also available. 9am-1pm. No cost. Venue: Village Green (field opposite Novotel Hotel) 17 & 18 September, Gypsy Fair A free yearly event, featuring thirty Gypsy families in interesting house-trucks and buses. Live entertainment all day. 9am-5pm. Venue: Soundshell and Village Green, Memorial Drive. Home & Garden Show Tribal Rugby Festival 11-13 October, Tribal Rugby Festival A three day festival celebrating Maori rugby, culture, arts and cuisine. Proud to be part of the Real NZ Festival. 11 October - After a traditional Maori welcome rugby fans from home and away can compete in a range of rugby focused team activities. Free entry. 10am till 3pm. Venue: Village Green Rotorua. 12 October - Ticket holders can enjoy the very best New Zealand cuisine and entertainment at MANAAKITANGA – the Maori Food, Wine & Culture Evening. Entry $30 by ticket only (Limited sales). 5pm till 11.30pm. Venue: Rotorua Convention Centre. 13 October - Be part of Rotorua’s biggest Street Party—Free Entry. 4pm till 10pm. Venue: Lake end of Tutanekai Street. For all enquiries [email protected] or visit www.maori2011.com Te Puia 28–30 October, Home & Garden Show Everything you need to inspire your dream home and garden - all in one place and whatever your budget or taste. Adults $3, Under 16 free (with an adult). 06 877 6745. Email: [email protected] Venue: Energy Events Centre, Queens Drive. www.homeandgardenshow.co.nz Daily, Te Puia Watch Maori artisans at work, join the guides for a tour (on the hour from the main courtyard), or experience Te Po, an evening feast of cultural performance with storytelling, entertainment and Maori kai (indigenous food). Whakarewarewa Venue: Te Puia, Hemo Road (southern end Fenton Street), phone 07 348 9047, visit www.tepuia.com Daily, Whakarewarewa – The Living Thermal Village Discover the living culture of Whakarewarewa with guided tours hourly, and a cultural performance at 11.15am and 2pm. Venue: Whakarewarewa – The Living Thermal Village, Tryon Street, phone 07 349 3463, visit www.whakarewarewa.com Daily, Tamaki Maori Village A unique blend of guided tour, storytelling and character theatre that traces the story of a young Maori warrior, Uitara. Tamaki Maori Village Venue: Tamaki Maori Village, 1220 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua, phone 0508 TAMAKI, visit www.globalstorytellers.com Daily, Mitai Maori Village An authentic cultural experience incorporating a ground-cooked hangi meal, cultural performance, waka and a guided bush walk including glow worms. Venue: 196 Fairy Springs Rd, Rotorua, phone 07 343 9132, visit www.mitai.co.nz browse and book @ www.jasons.com Mitai Maori Village 24 25 What’s On What’s On Daily, Agrodome Show Enter the world of a New Zealand farmer and experience the famous Agrodome Sheep Show daily at 9.30am, 11am and 2.30pm. Venue: Agrodome, Western Road, Ngongotaha, freephone 07 357 1050, visit www.agrodome.co.nz Daily, Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland Watch the famous Lady Knox Geyser erupt, reaching heights of up to 20 metres. Daily at 10.15am. Wai-O-Tapu Venue: Wai-O-Tapu Loop Road, Off State Highway 5, Rotorua, phone 07 366 6333, visit www.geyersland.co.nz Daily, Waimangu Volcanic Valley Walking, hiking and boat cruises in the world’s youngest geothermal area. Venue: 587 Waimangu Road, Rotorua, phone 07 366 6137, visit www.waimangu.com Daily, Kiwi Encounter at Rainbow Springs Visit the hatchery and nursery on the 45 minute guided Kiwi Encounter – tours hourly between 10am and 4pm. Venue: Rainbow Springs, Fairy Springs Road, freephone 0800 724 626, visit www.rainbowsprings.co.nz Rainbow Springs Daily, Paradise Valley Springs See New Zealand and exotic wildlife and watch the lions being fed daily at 2.30pm. Venue: Paradise Valley Springs, 467 Paradise Valley Road, phone 07 348 9667, visit www.paradisev.co.nz Sports Paradise Valley Springs 9 September–23 October, Rugby World Cup 2011 Rugby’s biggest event is held every four years and is the third biggest sporting event in the world. RWC 2011 will be held across New Zealand over a six-week period, kicking off in Auckland on 9 September, with the grand final at Eden Park on Labour Weekend, 23 October. www.auckland2011.com 5 November, Contact Tri Series Our opening race of the season is set on the toughest yet most scenic course of all. Swim in the crystal clear and cool water of the Blue Lake, bike high above Rotorua on a twisting hilly course and run through the forest on an undulating pine needle track around the Blue Lake. 8am-2pm. Contact Tri Series Venue: Blue Lake, Tarawera Rd. www.triseries.co.nz Rocky Horror 70s dinner show 17-20 November, The 44th Rotorua International Trout Fishing Tournament Spend a weekend fishing the many Rotorua Lakes. Weigh in and social get together each evening. Hosted by Rotorua East Lions. Open to all Anglers. A wide variety of prize categories. Convener: Brian Gillespie, Ph 07 348 7611. [email protected] Venue: Rotorua Racecourse, Fenton St. www.trouttournament.com Theatre & Comedy 12 September–22 October, Stars at the Baths dinner show Celebrating seven star-studded decades, these shows have all the elements of a good Kiwi party: stylish venue, great music and professional entertainers, plus plenty of dancing, fun, laughter and good food. 6.30pm. Phone 07 350 2119. Email: [email protected] Venue: The Blue Baths, Government Gardens. www.bluebaths.co.nz/dinnershows 24 September–20 October, Rocky Horror 70s dinner show Rock your socks off with four hours of partying, featuring the best of live entertainment with musical tributes to some of the great ‘70s icons from Stars at the Baths Meatloaf to Kiss. 7.30pm-11.30pm. Phone 07 350 2119. Email: [email protected] Venue: The Blue Baths, Government Gardens. www.bluebaths.co.nz/ dinnershows 15 & 16 October, Roll Out the Red Carpet Fun and fabulous, Footnote Dance brings a slice of Kiwiana to contemporary dance and gives new rhythm to the quintessential jandal as they take the long way around New Zealand via Rotorua to dance at a REAL New Zealand Festival event near you. All Ages. Admission: Free. Venue: Energy Events Centre, Queens Dr. www.nz2011.govt.nz/ experiencerealnz For further information visit www.rotoruaNZ.com/events browse and book @ www.jasons.com
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