Aroha: We found love in Finland, and started our life in Rotorua
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Riding an amphibious WWII landing craft in Rotorua
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Invigorating nature
You ll find the heart of Rotorua and its people in the outdoors walking the redwood forests, tearing along the mountain bike trails, bathing in the geothermal waters and rafting the rapids. Reconnect with nature, revive your tired body and mind, and connect with the spiritual land and waters of this special place.
Take a tranquil stroll on the elevated Redwoods Treewalk and drink fresh water straight from Te Waireka Spring at Paradise Valley Springs. This wildlife park also lets you get up close to African lions, alpacas, deer, sheep, goats, horses, tahr, wallabies and many of New Zealand s native birds such as the kea and kākāriki.
Dotted with crystal-clear fresh water lakes and rivers that are steeped in cultural history, one of the best ways to experience the Rotorua region is to take a boat cruise. Take a boat cruise on Rotorua s beautiful Lake Rotoiti and visit the famous Manupirua Hot Springs – only accessible by boat. Or, learn more about the famous Rotorua legend of Hinemoa and Tutanekai when you take a boat ride to Mokoia Island in the heart of Rotorua. For those passionate about fishing, many of New Zealand’s trophy trout are caught in the lakes and rivers around Rotorua and charters depart daily. If you would prefer something a little quirky to see the sights, there’s Rotorua Duck Tours - an amphibious boat that drives both on water and on land.