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Water Activities · Rotorua, Bay of Plenty Region
Nestled in native bush, Waikite Valley Hot Pools is where Rotorua’s volcanic heat turns into quiet, warm water and restorative pauses — a practical and sensory stop on any geothermal day trip.
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Stand on the rim of a mountain that remembers the 1886 eruption and read the land like a story. Between helicopter landings, floatplane lakeside drop-offs and short crater walks, Mt. Tarawera is a compact but intense volcanic experience that rewards careful planning.
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