Rotorua Journals

New Zealand North Island for Ttwo Weeks

A September 2007 trip to Rotorua by LuvscoutII

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Quote: Two action packed weeks in New Zealand based out of Rotorua.

New Zealand North Island for Ttwo Weeks

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Overview

countryside Photo - Lincolnshire, England
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There is so much to do and see in New Zealand that two weeks is not nearly enough time. In that time we based our operations and stayed in Rotorua which had it's own vast amount of activities plus driving to many others. My favorite experience was Blackwater rafting in Waitomo, while the scariest was bungy jumping and the wine tasting/drinking was divine. Rotorua has some amazing geothermal landscapes, some that are free from the local park to paid reserves such as Hell's Gate or Orakei Korako to many more. Rotorua is a Maori cultural center where you can experience a traditional Maori Hangi feast and witness life as it used to be at places such as Mitai. Buried Village up by Blue & Green Lakes w...Read More

Worldmark Marama Resort

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Hotel | "WorldMark Marama at Marama Resort"

Worldmark condo Photo - Worldmark Marama Resort, Rotorua, New Zealand
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We stayed at this resort for two weeks as our base of operations. The grounds are beautiful and the condo is very nice and efficient with all that you could need. We stayed in the regular two-bedroom which was right on the channel. The porch is so nice to sit outside and enjoy the atmosphere. Quite often though ducks, swans or other birds will come by and hope for a handout, but it wasn't bad. It wasn't all that warm since it was the end of their winter beginning of their springtime although; it doesn't get all that warm anyway. The condo doesn't have built-in heating so they had portable electric heaters (two in the living room, one was a portable almost radiator type and one in each b...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on November 8, 2007

Worldmark Marama Resort
1420 Hamurana Road
Rotorua, New Zealand

Fat Dog Cafe

Restaurant

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Fat Dog Café is this great eclectic, cozy little place that is rather artsy. The food was delicious with good size portions and pretty reasonably priced. They have the menu written on a blackboard wall as you walk in, in different colored chalk. They have breakfast, lunch & dinner options. It's pretty standard New Zealand fare from quiches & french toast for breakfast to sandwhiches and meat and pasta dishes for lunch and dinner. You order at the counter and pick your own table and they bring out your food. As with many of the restaurants in New Zealand this one was bring your own (BYO) wine and then you pay a small corkage fee. They are also fully licensed and offer wine. We ate here a couple...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on November 8, 2007