Recent published research by Rex Bunn and Sascha Nolden has finally plotted the lost locations of the Pink and White Terraces of old Lake Rotomahana. In their June 2017 Royal Society paper (Forensic cartography with Hochstetter’s...

This month, our friends at Lakepedia have written the following guest blog celebrating our beautiful Rotorua lakes. Boasting stunning scenery, New Zealand is undoubtedly one of the world's most beautiful countries, and the area around Rotorua...

Rotorua is undeniably one of New Zealand’s most popular tourist destinations. From geothermal wonders to spectacular landscape, it’s no wonder this city is top of the list when it comes to must-see attractions. But Rotorua offers so...

The Full Day Adventure Tour takes you to the most spectacular parts of the Lakes District. With transport included, come along for the ride and find out what Rotorua is famous for - its magnificent historic and geothermic attractions. Starting the...

The award-winning culture and heritage attraction, the Museum of Te Wairoa displays the largest collection of excavated objects unearthed following the eruption of Mount Tarawera in 1886. Informative, interactive and entertaining, the museum takes...

Born May 5th, 1866 Edwin Armstrong Bainbridge was the heir of Eschott Hall, Felton, Northumberland. He was the second son to Cuthbert Bainbrige of Newcastle-on-Tyne, a prominent member in the Wesleyan Methodist Church. Described by his uncle as...

Te Paea Hinerangi, best known as ‘Guide Sophia’, was the principal tourist guide of the famous Pink and White Terraces at Lake Rotomahana before their destruction in 1886. Born in Kororarekea (now commonly known as Russell) in the early...

The scenic waterfall trail at the Buried Village allows you to be immersed in the natural beauty of the area. The pristine water of the Te Wairoa stream offers a looking glass into the lives of the local rainbow trout and the surrounding native bush...

Where did it all begin? An English couple, Reginald and Violet Smith sailed to New Zealand on the SS Athenic in 1912, moving their lives to the other side of the world and settling in Rotorua where their two sons, Dudley and Basil, were...

The village Tohunga - sacred and spiritual Priest Tuhoto Ariki, the tribal priest of Te Wairoa, came from a long line of high priests. From an early age, Tuhoto was fascinated by the mysteries of priesthood. He became known as a great...