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Champagne Pool, RotoruaRotoruaKnown for its geothermal activity and strongMaori culture, Rotorua is a popular destinationlittered with steamy mineral lakes, bursting geysersand bubbling mud pools. People have beenbathing in the hot springs for centuries and a soakin one of the many spa complexes is highlyrecommended. The original Rotorua Bath House,an elaborate Tudor-style building, now houses amuseum that reveals the mythology, history andgeology of the area. The city also has a large Maoripopulation, whose cultural activities are amongthe most interesting and accessible in the country.The deep-rooted concept of manaakitanga, theresponsibility of a host to give the best ofthemselves, their time and their history, is hugelyevident here.Executive on Fenton,RotoruaThis clean and comfortable motel is perfect forthose wanting great value accommodation inthe town centre. Located on popular FentonStreet, an easy ten minute stroll to centralRotorua, Executive On Fenton offers 20comfortable units all with spa baths, laundry andbasic kitchen facilities. There is also a café locatedconveniently across the road and a babysittingservice, making this a great choice for familieswith younger children.22Executive on Fenton, near RotoruaTreetops Lodge, near RotoruaOnly half an hour from Rotorua but located inten square kilometres of native bush, TreetopsLodge offers the ultimate in privacy. The lodge isdesigned in an elegant architectural style featuringtimber and stone. There’s a new spa, a library withhistoric Maori artworks adorning the walls, blazingfires, several courtyards and a conservatoryoffering scenic views. Eight separate villas aresecluded in the bush, with a further four suites inthe main lodge. Many activities are availableincluding hiking, mountain biking, horse riding,4x4 trips and trout fishing.Treetops Lodge, near RotoruaKoura Lodge, near RotoruaKoura Lodge, near RotoruaLying on the edge of Lake Rotorua, Koura Lodgeenjoys stunning views from its ten contemporaryand well-appointed rooms. Breakfast is served inthe dining room with views of the lake. Guestscan relax in a hot tub at the end of a busy dayand enjoy the charming setting. Seaplanes orboats can collect you from the lodge jetty forexcursions, otherwise it is just a few minutes’drive to central Rotorua.New Zealand film industryThe volcanic landscape of the North Island andmuch of the scenery around Rotorua has provideda suitable backdrop to a number of films but it isperhaps best known for appearing in the Lord ofthe Rings and Hobbit trilogies. A short distancefrom Rotorua is the Hobbiton movie set used as‘The Shire’ in the Peter Jackson films. There areregular tours of the site and it provides a niceday out for families, fans of the books and filmbuffs alike.