Relax, Rewind, Recover and Have Fun in Rotorua

Feeling a bit dragged down by the onset of winter and the general busyness of life? How about a relaxing weekend escape to Rotorua?

Rotorua has a lot going for it and its central location makes it a great place to meet friends from different parts of the country.

On top of its obvious thermal and Maori cultural attractions and inviting, relaxing hot pools, Rotorua is beautiful, clean and has one of the world's top 10 spa resorts in The Polynesian Spa. If it's a massage or general pampering you are craving, The Polynesian Spa's newly refurbished spa therapy rooms sit beside beautiful Lake Rotorua with views right across the lake.

Lake Rotorua is one of 16 lakes in the region with lots of fishing, sailing, kayaking activities linked in with them to check out. So after the pampering is done, you've got a huge choice of activities starting from a stroll through one of the world-renown thermal parks or gardens, through to biking around the lake or through one of the city's beautiful parks.

If it's adventure you are after, Rotorua is hard to beat

Adrenalin junkies have a huge selection of activities to choose from including white water rafting and sledging, four wheel driving, sky diving from 9000, 12,000 or 15,000 feet, bungy jumping, jet boating and Zorbing. There is even a scree slide into a volcanic crater and a mountainside luge.

If that's a little too much adventure, there are gondola rides, fishing trips, Maori cultural activities, the Paradise Valley Springs Wildlife Park, sailing trips, Xtreme body flying, sports and agricultural events to choose from… the list goes on. There really is something for everyone of all ages.

And one of the best things about Rotorua is that it has a diverse selection of places to stay and a great selection of cafes and restaurants offering everything from big, hearty family meals to fine dining.

To find out more, check out the Rotorua Website.