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Rotorua is not only world famous for just it's fishing but offers so much to see and do! From Maori cultural experiences, thermal springs, farm shows, Kiwi (bird) encounters, bush walks to adrenalin attractions like jetboating, kilometers of mountain biking tracks, bungy jumping and the Zorb. The city also offers fine dining, fantastic accommodation, and great shopping. Rotorua is a must-see for every visitor to New Zealand, and attracts around 3 million tourists each year. As of December 2009 you can fly direct to Rotorua from Sydney, Australia.
The city's therapeutic and thermal spas are regarded among the best in the world. Hard to miss, Rotorua’s geothermal activity surrounds the city with a distinct sulphuric smell. Its various attractions provide access to bubbling mud and gushing geysers amidst stunning lake and forest landscapes.
Three hours from Auckland, Rotorua is centrally located, there is also an enormous amount of things to see and do within an hours drive from your base! Taupo, Waitomo, Tauranga and Whakatane to name a few. For the golfers, which like fly fishing is another one of those sports that test all your reserves, there are something like 50 courses from world famous Wairaki and Kinlock near Taupo to club courses around Rotorua, Tauranga, Te Puke, Whakatane, Putaruru, Tokoroa and even Ohope.
To look further and find out about what else Rotorua has to offer check out Rotoruanz.com
The weather in Rotorua now. Press release from Air New Zealand:
Air New Zealand is to launch direct air services between Rotorua and Sydney.
Air New Zealand General Manager Tasman Pacific Airline Glen Sowry announced today the service would launch on 12 December, utilising a 152-seat A320 aircraft.
The airline will operate a twice weekly service from 19 December on Saturdays and Mondays until the end of January, after which they will operate on Saturdays and Tuesdays.
“Rotorua is an iconic tourism destination and well known amongst Australian travellers. We see the potential for good passenger numbers from Australia and the continued strength of inbound tourism from there has lent weight to our decision,” says Mr Sowry.
“The new services will also make Rotorua significantly more accessible for visitors who often visit both Australia and New Zealand and whom we can now bring directly from Sydney to Rotorua instead of via Auckland.
“Through winter the new service also provides significant opportunities in attracting more Australian skiers to the Central North Island ski fields, something I’m sure Mt Ruapehu and nearby businesses will be looking forward to.”
Mr Sowry says Air New Zealand had been working closely with Rotorua Airport to launch the new service, with strong support from key tourism and business operators.
“The new flights will position Rotorua as the gateway to the Central North Island and also provide residents from Tauranga, Taupo, Whakatane, Hawke’s Bay and other areas across the region with a more convenient and competitive trans-Tasman service.
“Although the Tasman remains one of our most challenging markets we will continue to look for opportunities to grow visitor numbers into New Zealand particularly where there is a strong community desire to support the service.”
A special launch fare of $209 one-way online is available for sale until 14 August 2009 with year round fares available from $239 one way at www.airnewzealand.co.nz
The schedule (subject to regulatory approval) is as follows:
Saturdays from 12 December Sydney-Rotorua 0920-1435
Rotorua-Sydney 1535-1720
Monday 21 and 28 December Rotorua-Sydney 0920-1105
Sydney-Rotorua 1205-1720
Monday 4/11/18/25 January Rotorua-Sydney 1330-1515
Sydney-Rotorua 1615-2125
Tuesdays from 2 February Sydney-Rotorua 0920-1435
Rotorua-Sydney 1535-1720
Issued by Air New Zealand Public Affairs, phone 09 366 2761
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