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Rotorua showing forests as well as a small group of people

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Areas of Rotorua

Lake Okareka showing a lake or waterhole

Lake Okareka

Travelers like the parks in Lake Okareka, and Lake Tikitapu is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Lake Okareka
Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve which includes a river or creek and a bridge

Whakarewarewa

The panoramic lake views and luxurious spas are just a few highlights of Whakarewarewa. Make a stop by Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village or Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute while you're exploring the area.

Whakarewarewa
Ngongotaha

Ngongotaha

Ngongotaha is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Agrodome and Agroventures.

Ngongotaha
Four of a kind

Owhata

While Owhata isn't home to many top sights, Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian Spa are some notable places to visit nearby.

Owhata
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Lynmore

While visiting Lynmore, you might make a stop by sights like Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Whakarewarewa Hot Springs.

Lynmore
geo thermal activity

Springfield

Though Springfield might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute and Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village.

Springfield