Home to New Zealand’s geothermal activities , amazing cultural retreats, and adrenaline-inducing activities, Rotorua is a great place to visit this winter. Winter can be quite cold and sad, with grey, gloomy skies, but don’t let that stop you from exploring the best of Rotorua with your family. Indulge in your kids’ curiosity, excitement, and adrenaline with the city’s indoor and outdoor activities, and treat yourselves to a cultural and thrilling adventure .
Read more: Rotorua makes Forbes 50 list of global tourism destinations Start with a cultural tour at Te Puia Gather your whole family and visit Te Puia , a wonderland where nature , art , and culture seamlessly interact with one another. Its website perfectly summarises the experience: what you see here forever changes how you see things out there. First off, it’s the home to the largest natural geyser in the Southern Hemisphere , the Pōhutu Geyser .
The natural phenomenon is a sight to behold, erupting more than 15 times a day. But really, its beauty shines at night, when guests can see the natural beauty of geysers through a guided tour. During the day, enjoy a guided tour to learn more about New Zealand’s art and culture by watching skilled carvers and weavers demonstrate their expertise at the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute , watching a cultural performance of the haka, and by simply listening to expert guides discuss Te Puia’s history and lineage .
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