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What to do
Whakarewarewa: The Living Thermal Village
17 Tryon St., Rotorua
011-64-7-349-3463
Adults $24 ($49 with hangi meal), children $11 ($25 with hangi meal), family (2 adults and up to 4 children) $58.
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
201 Waiotapu Loop Road Rotorua
011-64-7-366-6333
Adults $26, ages 5-15 $9, under 5 $2, family (2 adults and up to 3 children) $64.
Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
Waikite Valley Road, Rotorua
011-64-7-333-1861
Public pools: Adults $11, ages 5-15 $6, under 5 $3, family (2 adults and 2 children) $30; private pools (40 minutes) $14 per person, includes use of outside public pools.
Where to stay
Bayview Wairakei Res ort
State Highway One, Taupo
011-64-7-374-8021
A variety of room configurations, including suites and family villas with kitchenettes, from $115.
Regent of Rotorua
1191 Pukaki St., Rotorua
011-64-7-348-4079
Centrally located boutique hotel with stylish suites, a mini gym, mineral thermal pool, and a spa treatment room, from $189.
Where to eat
Fat Dog Cafe
1161 Arawa St., Rotorua
011-64-7-347-7586
Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, serving creative New Zealand food, such as lamb and kumara (sweet potato) mash or wedges, in a quirky environment with local artwork. BYO wine. Breakfast $9-$14, lunch and dinner $10-$25.
The Pig and Whistle
1182 Tutanekai St., Rotorua
011-64-7-347-3025
Housed in a former police station, it’s known for burgers, seafood chowder, and New Zealand lamb salad. Good selection of local beers. Lunch and dinner $11-$27.
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