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Rotorua

Rotorua, New Zealand

Photo: Krzysztof Golik · CC BY-SA 4.0

Geysers and mud pools that keep the whole town smelling faintly of sulphur, a Māori cultural performance that has become the classic way to spend an evening here, and hot springs that turn a long day of sightseeing into an actual spa treatment.

The best time to visit Rotorua is Mar–May, Sep–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 18°C (64°F).

Best time to go
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Budget on the ground
$$ · mid-range
Nearest airport
ROT

Good for

old stones and real towns landscape doing the heavy lifting an unhurried pace the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing

In season

Typical daytime highs

Mar–May18°C64°F
Jun–Aug12°C54°F
Sep–Nov16°C62°F
Dec–Feb22°C72°F

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