Feel like escaping from it all? Craig Hammond from Destination Rotorua shares some of his favourite weekend escapes in Rotorua, from full-on adrenalin adventures to relaxing weekends of decadent luxury…
“The great thing about Rotorua is that it has so many wonderful experiences in store for everyone to enjoy! Here are a few ideas to get you started…”
Thrill Me Escape – So you live for adventure and action? The come and join us for a weekend of whitewater rafting down the famous Kaituna River and tackle the world’s longest commercially rafted drop at seven metres. Skydive, bungy and Zorb options are here too for those looking for ultimate bragging rights! You can fly your way down the mountain side on a luge, spin out on a jetboat, or tackle our rugged country on a quad bike or self-drive 4WD tour.
Pamper Me Escape – Rotorua is the perfect destination when all you want to do is relax and let the stress of the world just slip away. Spoil yourself with a spa therapy as you soak in a natural hot pool, relax at a luxury lakeside or forest lodge, or enjoy a luxury cruise on one of our lakes. Then round it all off with some world-class cuisine and a glass of your favourite wine!
Free Me Escape – Need to get back to nature? Rotorua has it all! You can experience the region’s amazing geothermal activity, soothe your aches away in our unique mineral waters, enjoy the spectacular forest, bush and lake walkways, or get on your bike and check out some of the best mountain biking in the world!
Family Escape –Time with the family is always precious, so bring them to Rotorua and make a few memories of your own – there are plenty of options! Have a lakeside bbq and cricket game, take in the awesome views from the gondola then race the kids down on the luge, hand-feed the animals in a native bush setting and visit the kiwi hatchery, or join a sightseeing adventure aboard a WWII amphibious vehicle!
Luxury Escape – Visitors here are spoiled for choice when it comes to exclusive accommodation - special treatment, lavish rooms and gourmet dining are guaranteed! For added luxury, let yourself be whisked away on an exclusive outing. You can take in the dramatic geothermal scenery from a helicopter or floatplane, cruise the lakes on a luxury launch or indulge in a decadent body polish or mud wrap at one of our exclusive spa centres.
Tell us all about your favourite escapes now!
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