East Coast and the Volcanic Zone Travel Guide
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When you get to Rotorua, after a trip through the rolling, sheep-speckled fields of the Waikato and the wild Mamaku Ranges, the aptly named "Sulfur City," with its mud pots, geysers, and stinky air, comes as a complete surprise. Rotorua, the mid-island's major city and Maori hub, has been a tourist magnet since the 19th century, when Europeans first heard of the healing powers of local hot springs.
East Coast and the Volcanic Zone Hotels
Accommodations range from superexpensive lodges to multistory hotels and a great selection and price range of motels. Another excellent option are the bed-and-breakfast...read more
Fodor's Choice
East Coast and the Volcanic Zone Restaurants
Rotorua has the area's most diverse dining scene. You can find anything from Indian to Japanese fare, or try a Maori hangi (meal cooked in an earth oven...read more
Things To Do in East Coast and the Volcanic Zone
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in East Coast and the Volcanic Zone
- $1218* & up -- New Zealand from West Coast (R/T w/Tax) Air New Zealand
- Australia & New Zealand Experience IExplore
- $1368-$1518* -- New Zealand from San Francisco (R/T w/Tax) — $1,368-$1,518 Air New Zealand
- Connoisseurs New Zealand — $2,779 IExplore
East Coast and the Volcanic Zone Experiences
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Hiking and Walking: The eastern coast of the North Island has several excellent bushwalking trails, including the Tongariro Crossing, which brings... Read more
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Te Urewera is New Zealand's fourth largest national park, and it protects the biggest area of native forest remaining on the North Island. The... Read more
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One of the great Maori love stories has a special local connection, because it takes place on Mokoia Island in Lake Rotorua—and it's a... Read more
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Rotorua, the cultural home of the Maori, is the best place to experience a hangi, a traditional Maori feast for which the meal-to-be is cooked... Read more
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Of all the Maori leaders who opposed the early Pakeha settlers in New Zealand, Te Kooti was the most elusive and most awe inspiring. He was born... Read more
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honeymoon in june and the plan so far is dublin to sydney for 5 nights, drive the coast to Noosa with a 2 night stay on route somewhere(byron bay maybe and ?) and then 3 days in noosa, one Read more
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