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RotoVegas | Jun 17 07'

by It's A Beautiful World a 29 year old female from New Castle, on vacation in Rotorua

"Pretty sure whoever decided on the nickname has never been to Los Vegas!"

Since I was already so far north for the Hamilton match, I decided to take a few days to travel before heading back to Wellington. That is, after a... Continue reading »
Volcanos and Geysers and Steam (Oh my!) | Aug 10 06'

by Gary&Cathy a male traveling as a couple from Tolland, on vacation in Rotorua

Day 19:Stephanie, we ain’t in Pennsylvania anymore! Our drive to Taupo took us to thermal areas and volcanoes. This is a very active geologic are... Continue reading »
What's that Smell, Smell, Smell? Rotorua Day 2 | Nov 11 07'

by loraloralora a 34 year old female from Alexandria, on vacation in Rotorua

"I generally do not like bus tours, but let me tell you: This one was terrific."

We woke up early, as usual, allowing me time to become once again numbed and appalled by morning TV shows in UK-related countries. During the show,... Continue reading »
New Zealand, Rotorua: Sheep and Smelly Thermal Wonders | Oct 23 07'

by Kyle & Dan a real traveler from London, on vacation in Rotorua

"The smells we had to draw in through our nostrils were often of the "rotten egg" variety"

The infamous hydrothermal area of Rotorua was the next destination on our campervan trip around New Zealand. The town was situated near the centre... Continue reading »
Rotorua | Feb 17 08'

by L & B a 32 year old female traveling as a couple from London, on vacation in Rotorua

This place absolutely whiffs of rotten eggs - you could fart to your heart's content here and no one would know (of course I don't do things like t... Continue reading »
Rotten-Rua | Mar 03 07'

by Dan and Claire a 31 year old male traveling as a couple from London, on vacation in Rotorua

"The photographer did an excellent job of capturing his tumble, frame by frame"

Rotorua earned its nickname ‘Rotten-Rua’ as a result of the distinctly eggy smell that lingers around it, owing to the geothermal activity of the a... Continue reading »
Rotorua - Wai-o-Tapu | Jan 20 07'

by Jamie and Tal a real traveler from London, on vacation in Rotorua

From Auckland we drove down to Rotorua, about 250 kms. On the way we stopped in Cambridge, a quaint little village founded in 1864.The scenery... Continue reading »
It smells like cabbage boiling in rotten eggs | May 28 07'

by ShellyG a 30 year old female from Arlington, on vacation in Rotorua

Haven and I have been real party animals ever since we arrived. Last night we even stayed up until 10pm. It gets completely dark by 6... Continue reading »
Rotorua | Nov 17 06'

by Suz_1204 a 27 year old female from London, on vacation in Rotorua

Had to be up at early as coach was leaving at 7.15 for Rotorua. Made a stop at place called Karangahake scenic reserve and did cool walk there at G... Continue reading »
Smellyville | Sep 29 06'

by Amyn & Yaz a 33 year old traveling as a couple, on vacation in Rotorua

Rotorua is smelly... and I mean rotten egg smelly! Rotorua has a thinner earth crust than anywhere else in the world, and so geothermal... Continue reading »