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Rotorua on New Zealand's North Island is worth a second visit

Rotorua is great for a second family trip—very comfortable, with geothermal activity, volcanoes, and Maori cultural features similar to Tengchong in Yunnan. But because it's vast and sparsely populated, it has a unique charm. The whole city smells of sulfur, just like Huashuiwan in Sichuan. Located 220 km from Auckland, with over 50,000 people, half of whom are Maori. The municipal park has historical information about the Maori tribe Te Arawa. Here you can enjoy geothermal parks (lying on the stones feels like a sauna, very relaxing), the Maori cultural village Te Puia (home to the largest geyser in the Southern Hemisphere), a kiwi bird sanctuary, and mangroves (where you can see the silver fern used by the Maori to mark directions). It's nice to explore slowly. When tired, experience the Polynesian Spa.
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Posted: Dec 9, 2025
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