Rotorua or rotovegas as the locals affectionately call it is the tourist hub of New Zealand so there is alot to do around Rotorua. Aaron is only three years old so our activities were limited to what we could do together.
Kayaking the lakes is an optioning but we took the easier version with the Duck Tours. These are converted Second World War water landing vehicles. Aaron enjoyed blowing on the duck beaks (if can I call them that!).
The Gondolas and the luge ride down the hill I should say is exhilarating. The hills were steep and I would say the speeds were reaching upto 60 km/h maybe or it felt like that. The prices were reasonable as well. Take your own drinks and snacks though as the prices for these were steep at the only shop up the top.
The smell of sulphur at Rotorua is strongest around town. It reminds me of the small Fijian gold mining town of Vatukoula. Sulphur deposits in Vatukoula causes corrosion of corrugated iron roofing. People say not to buy a car from Rotorua because of this. I lived in Vatukoula for three years so my brains links the smell with gold.(Which is why I always think of gold when in Rotorua)
A visit to the Wai-o-tapu gazers or hot springs is also a must. The varying colours of water and sulphur deposits are amazing. I haven't tried the hot mud "spa" which I have been told is good for the skin and an alternative to Botox.
We stayed at the Rotorua Top 10 camping site and you can get a membership card for $40 and get 10% discount at other top 10 sites. We rented a campervan at a budget price from See you next time.
Kayaking the lakes is an optioning but we took the easier version with the Duck Tours. These are converted Second World War water landing vehicles. Aaron enjoyed blowing on the duck beaks (if can I call them that!).
The Gondolas and the luge ride down the hill I should say is exhilarating. The hills were steep and I would say the speeds were reaching upto 60 km/h maybe or it felt like that. The prices were reasonable as well. Take your own drinks and snacks though as the prices for these were steep at the only shop up the top.
The smell of sulphur at Rotorua is strongest around town. It reminds me of the small Fijian gold mining town of Vatukoula. Sulphur deposits in Vatukoula causes corrosion of corrugated iron roofing. People say not to buy a car from Rotorua because of this. I lived in Vatukoula for three years so my brains links the smell with gold.(Which is why I always think of gold when in Rotorua)
A visit to the Wai-o-tapu gazers or hot springs is also a must. The varying colours of water and sulphur deposits are amazing. I haven't tried the hot mud "spa" which I have been told is good for the skin and an alternative to Botox.
We stayed at the Rotorua Top 10 camping site and you can get a membership card for $40 and get 10% discount at other top 10 sites. We rented a campervan at a budget price from See you next time.
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