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by bsandy1 , Jan 22 '04
Pros: Beautiful, step back in time experience, unique. Cons: None
While visiting New Zealand, I had the opportunity to visit one of it's hidden treasures, Napier. Located in Hawke's Bay which is a few hours drive southeast from Rotorua, this truly is one of New Zealand's hidden treasures. Destroyed by an ...
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by fantail , Jul 03 '01
Pros: Experience a place that shows New Zealands rich gold mining history. Cons: Off the beaten track
Waihi, a town rich in gold, rich in history.
Often Tourists visiting New Zealand only get to see the main toursit spots but New Zealand is abundent with fabulous out of the way spots to visit such as Waihi
To experience a place that shows...
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by hollynz, - Top 1000, Oct 10 '01
Pros: Long hot summers and great beaches. Cons: Wet, cold winters
East Cape covers the area of the North Island from Opotiki to Gisborne. It is a wild, isolated area and here in lies it’s appeal to travellers. Many people hire camper vans or just pack a tent and spend a week driving the ‘Cape’ in summer. Summertime is...
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by panda47 , Feb 04 '00
Pros: Lovely town, educational, Maori culture, hot springs Cons: Mild to strong sulphur smell
Rotorua is a town located in a volcanic valley. Half the town is located on hot water springs, a fact you'll notice immediately as the town smells like sulphur.
I highly recommend "Carey's Capers Tour Company". The price was...
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by FlipYouForIt , Jan 13 '00
Pros: Fun evening, excellent food, a peek into traditional Maori culture. Cons: Definitely tourist-oriented.
What better way to acquant yourself with New Zealand's culture than to attend a traditional dinner and celebration, Maori style?
Rotorua, located on New Zealand's North Island, was the site for our Maori Hangi in June of 1999. My two...
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by kalea , Aug 14 '00
Pros: Natural beauty, peaceful, clean Cons: Long international flights
I grew up in New Zealand and left in 1988. Since then I have made several trips back and last visited Taupo in 1999. Taupo is often skipped when visitors from overseas come to New Zealand. Rotorua being the destination of choice in the region. Well for...
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by pberrett , Jan 03 '01
Pros: interesting culture, thermal activity, relaxing destination Cons: poor public transport
Hi all
I visited New Zealand on my honeymoon in 1994 and again in 1998. On both occasions we stayed several days in Rotorua.
Rotorua stinks (of sulphur) but you soon get used to it. The area is volcanically active and there are mud...
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