Rotorua Offers Great Last Minute Options For Easter Holiday Break

ROTORUA, 6th March 2015: Forgotten to make any holiday plans this Easter? Thankfully the perfect getaway is easy to organise and only a short drive away!

Rotorua offers an unbeatable variety of visitor attractions and accommodation, and is an easy road-trip from Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Taupo and Hawkes Bay. So if you feel like escaping for a few days but don’t want to spend too much time or money getting there, this city is your ideal Easter destination.

No matter what sort of holiday you’re after, Rotorua has it covered. Here are some top ideas to enjoy a great Easter break in 2015:

Relaxation – Rotorua is renowned for its famous therapeutic mud and natural hot pools, so indulge in a massage or rejuvenating spa treatment. The international award-winning Wai Ora Spa on the edge of Lake Rotorua is a great place to unwind, or book a hot mineral private pool at Polynesian Spa and feel those daily stresses melt away.

Adventure – Want to fly through the forest like a bird? Rotorua Canopy Tours offer an amazing three hour guided eco tour through untouched native forest. You’ll travel along a 1.2km network of ziplines (flying foxes), as well as walking trails, suspended bridges and treetop platforms up to 22m off the ground. This is the number one ranked activity in the North Island on TripAdvisor – with good reason.

Geothermal – Explore New Zealand’s most colourful volcanic area at Wai-o-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. The bright orange colour of the Champagne Pool or the green of the Devil’s Bath make this a surreal place to visit. You can also watch the Lady Knox geyser erupt and be captivated by the sounds of bubbling mud.

Nature – Take an idyllic stroll through the redwoods adjoining Rotorua’s famed Whakarewarewa Forest. Grab a coffee and a map from the Redwoods Visitor Information Centre and pick which walking or mountain bike trail suits you best. The towering trees and fresh forest air make this the perfect place to visit for anyone who loves the great outdoors.

Eat – Rotorua is foodie heaven, with a great range of boutique food stores and first-class restaurants to enjoy. Visit Ciabatta Bakery and sample their authentic artisan breads and delicious hand-made bakery treats. You can even do a half or full day bakery course and learn how to make their amazing breads at home. At night, Rotorua’s Eat Streat precinct is a must – an undercover alfresco dining area that is geothermally heated underfoot to keep you warm while dining outdoors.

Culture – Immerse yourself in a living Maori village at Whakarewarewa. Join a guided tour and see how local Maori have adapted to their unique environment. You can learn how to make your own Harakeke (flax) treasure, and enjoy a traditional Hangi meal if you’ve never tried one before. Cultural performances and a Ta Moko (Maori tattoo) artist are also on site.

Accommodation – As one of New Zealand’s leading tourism destinations, there’s no shortage of places to stay. Whether you’re after a stylish hotel, luxury lodge, lake-side holiday home or comfortable motel, Rotorua has plenty of accommodation to suit everyone’s budget.

For a full list of places to stay and exciting things to do in Rotorua this Easter, visit http://www.rotoruanz.com and plan your ultimate holiday break.

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