Rotorua is the heartland of New Zealand Maori culture， and visitors have the opportunity to experience the warm spirit of Te Maori. Although most of the Maori population live in the urban areas， there are about 35 marae (meeting grounds) in the Rotorua district. You may be lucky to enough to stay as a guest on a marae - an unforgettable experience. Or you could catch a Maori cultural performance， where stories are relayed through beautiful song and dance. You can also indulge in a traditional hangi feast - the food is cooked below the ground in earthen ovens.
The Rotorua region is also one of New Zealand，s prime trout fishing spots - you，re practically guaranteed a catch， especially if a local professional guide is hired. Many of the volcanic crater lakes are home to a plentiful stock of trophysized rainbow trout.
Rotorua is fast becoming known as Nature，s Spa of the South Pacific. After a hard day，s sightseeing or strenuous activity， visitors can relax with a soak in the healing waters of the geothermal hot springs， or totally unwind by choosing from a selection of therapeutic spa and massage therapiestherapy n.治疗.
Rotorua is a geothermal city - bubbling， steaming and hissing with the heat of the inner earth.
· Brilliant colours are the feature of WaiOTapu Thermal Wonderland.
· Visit the amazing Waimangu Volcanic Valley， which was formed during the 1886 Mount Tarawera eruptioneruption n.爆发， 火山灰， ［医］出疹 .
· The Pohutu Geyser at Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley can shoot water 100 feet/30metres skyward.
· Hell，s Gate is a truly spooky Thermal Reserve.
· Thermal pools for long hot soaks are everywhere.
· Gain a different perspective of Rotorua from the air. Choose a flightseeing excursionexcursion n.远足， 游览， 短程旅行， 远足队， 离题， ［物］偏移， 漂移 to White Island， an active volcano， or over the awesome crater of Mount Tarawera.
Forests， lakes and volcanic cones make Rotorua a natural place for hikes.
· Visit the giant Californian redwoodredwood n.<美>［植］红杉， 红木树， 红木树的木材 trees in Whakarewarewa Forest - walk， ride a horse or mountain bike along the trails.
· Hike to the top of the majesticmajestic adj.宏伟的， 庄严的 Mount Tarawera (a day trip).
· The more adventurous can enjoy a scree run down into the crater！
· Choose from a variety of lake and river excursions - cruise， kayak， raft or white water sledge.
· The Rotorua region has eleven main lakes， a myriad of crystal clear streams and four different species of trout.
· Flyfish the rivers or lakes - hire a guide if you want a sure thing.
· Cruise on the Lakeland Queen， a traditionally styled paddlewheel vessel.
· Get aboard the 50ft catamarancatamaran n.双体船， 筏 that cruises Lake Tarawera.
· Jet boat through a breathtaking wonderland.
· Get a taste for white water rafting - the thrilling rapids of the Rangitaiki River and New Zealand，s highest commercially rafted waterfall on the Kaituna River.
· Join a 4WD (fourwheel drive) tour to the dormant volcano of Mount Tarawera. Guided walks in and around craters， spectacularspectacular adj.引人入胜的， 壮观的 views of surrounding lakes and mountains.
· The famous Maori love story of Hinemoa and Tutanekai is brought to life with the day trip on Lake Rotorua out to Mokoia Island.
As well as an amazing landscape， Rotorua has a rich cultural history.
· Discover the customs of the Maori people at a meticulously staged song and dance performance.
· Watch a film show at the Rotorua Museum of Art & History which brings alive the 1886 Mount Tarawera eruption.
· Bathe in a crystal clear hot spa at the Blue Baths. A museum in the old changing rooms showcases the building，s colourful past. Dine upstairs in the elegant 1930s tearooms， with views over the beautifully manicured Government Gardens.
· Visit the excavatedexcavate v.挖掘， 开凿， 挖出， 挖空 sites at Te Wairoa， the village that was buried by the 1886 Mount Tarawera eruption