Rotorua Off the Beaten Path Tips by keeweechic

The Agrodome is a 160 hectare working sheep and cattle farm which gives international visitors a real hands on live experience of farming. There is complete interaction with goats, cattle, sheep, deer and baby lambs. There are many performances throughout the day including sheep shearing and dog trials. It is a unique experience for city and apartment dwellers to experience the workings of farm life.

Locaton: Western Road , Ngongotaha

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Skyline Skyrides take you up 487m above sea level to a fun on Mt Ngongotaha which overlooks Rotorua, Lake Rotorua and the surrounding areas. There is a restaurant and bar at the top which of course has a spectacular view, and informal eating area and The Luge. This is a world first, 1km gravity ride on a 3 wheeled luge cart which of course has a breaking and steering system to control you speed. There is a chairlift back to the top. Located 3 kms from Rotorua's town centre.

Fairy Springs Rd, Rotorua

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The caves have been in existence for more than 100 years and attracting people from all over the world. You can take a guided tour through the limestone cave and a boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto where these tiny insects glow in the dark and reflect off the water deep under the ground. The acoustics in the Cathedral cave is astounding. Stalactites, stalagmites and sculptures have formed as a result of water dripping from the roof of the caves or flowing over the exposed limestone walls. There are well laid out tracks through the native bush that surround the caves as well.

The caves are east of Rotorua - about 153kms (93 miles).

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Lake Taupo was formed by enormous volcanic explosions, the biggest being in 186AD. The lake is internationally acclaimed for its year-round trout fishing. There are many water activities or simply take a cruise on the lake, or relax on the shore. To the south of Lake Taupo, three massive volcanoes cluster together to form Tongariro National Park. In winter, these magnificent mountains lure thousands of skiers.

Taupo is 82kms (51 miles) south of Rotorua.

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