Central North Island
This dramatic volcanic plateau with its majestic landscape and mystical Maori culture is abounding with luxury vacation destinations and adventure activities makes it a compulsory destination for any visitor to New Zealand whatever the season.
Rotorua has fascinating thermal attractions and beautiful lakes and provides tourists access to Maori cultural experiences. Taupo is also noted for its spectacular lake and mountain views.
The two major North Island ski-fields, Whakapapa and Turoa are found on Mt Ruapehu, and highly regarded trout-fishing and jet-boating rivers are to be found at Turangi at the southern tip of Lake Taupo.
CENTRAL NORTH ISLAND ACCOMMODATION
Lake Tarawera
Turangi
Conferences
Flyfishing
Golf
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High Country / Farm
Weddings
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Wine & Cuisine
RECOMMENDED BY LOCALS
Activities
Polynesian Spa
Overlooking Lake Rotorua, Polynesian Spa is New Zealand’s leading internationally acclaimed spa. Experience hot mineral spring bathing with four areas to choose from - deluxe Lake Spa, Adult Pools & Priest Spa, Private Pools, or Family Spa; or indulge in sumptuous spa therapies. Open daily 8am-11pm.
Phone: 07 348 1328 Address: 1000 Hinemoa Street, Rotorua 3040 www.polynesianspa.co.nz
Waimangu Volcanic Valley
Premier tourist attraction Waimangu Volcanic Valley is a "must do" experience when you’re in Rotorua. Walking, hiking and boat cruises in this exciting thermal attraction showcase unique ecology, rare botany, steaming volcanic crater lakes and other awesome geothermal activity. See how the world began in the world’s youngest geothermal system.
Phone: 07 3666137 Address: 587 Waimangu Road off SH5 (main Rotorua – Taupo highway), Rotorua www.waimangu.co.nz
Skydive Taupo
Phone: 0800 586766 Address: Taupo www.skydivetaupo.co.nz/
Rotorua Marathon
Phone: 07 348 3301 Address: PO Box 324, Rotorua 3040 www.rotoruamarathon.co.nz/
Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge
Phone: 07 378 1546 Address: PO Box 1560 Taupo 3351, New Zealand www.cyclechallenge.com/
Geo-Thermal Walks (E.G. Waimangu & Waiotapu)
Address: Rotorua
Orakei Korako Thermal Park
Address: Rotorua
Rapids Jet
Address: Aratiatia, Taupo
Huka Falls River Cruise
Address: Taupo
Lava Glass Studio Gallery
Address: Taupo
Craters of the Moon
Address: Taupo
Museum & Ora Garden
Address: Taupo
Restaurants
Triple 1 Five
Address: Rotorua
Aorangi Peak Restaurant
Address: Rotorua
The Bay Bar & Brasserie
Address: Acacia Bay, Taupo
Cafe / Takeaways
Capers Epicurian
Address: Rotorua
Oppies Fish & Chips
Address: Rotorua
L’arte Cafe
Address: Acacia Bay, Taupo
ROTORUA
TAUPO
NORTH ISLAND
