Rotorua Things to Do Tips by gaizee

This was a fantastic cultural experience for both of us. We were collected by our tour bus driver who informed us about our evening and taught us "Kia Ora" (Maori for Welcome), it sounded very exciting. On arrival at the village we were greeted by a traditional Maori welcome, followed by Maori's in traditional dress singing around different camp sites showing us how life was in a Maori Village 150 years ago. We were then taken into a Welcoming House for our entertainment, which was great, they performed the Harka which is a traditonal war cry for the Maori's,followed by a traditonal Hungi (which is a way of cooking food in the ground with hot stones). The food was great.
The bus trip back was also very entertaining. Worth the money $85 per head. You should wear comfortable shoes and warm clothes to accomadate the outdoor performances.

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Phone: 64-7-346-2823
Address: Hinemaru St, Rotorua.
Directions: Catch the tour in the city.
Website: http://www.maoriculture.co.nz

The view from the
gondola was breathtaking, overlooking the lake and mountains. For the daring there is also a luge ride and mountain bike riding down the mountain which looks exciting. You can purchase a Gondola ride or a Gondola and luge ride package. cost of the ride is $30

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Phone: 07 - 347 0027
Address: Fairy Springs Road, Rotorua.
Directions: Main road out of town to Auckland direction.
Website: http://www.skylineskyrides.co.nz