Rotorua
HANDCRAFTED ART
R
otorua is an awesome place to see traditional Māori art and craft. The city has a thriving cultural community whose art and crafts reflect the spirit of the people. See carvers working with wood, greenstone and bone and watch weavers and tattoo artists creating traditional designs. These art forms have been practised here for around 800 years. You can see many wonderful examples of the artworks in the city’s gardens and public buildings.
Authentic ART & CRAFTS
Follow the Rotorua Public Arts Trail guide, available from the Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre.
SEE ARTISTS WORKING IN TRADITIONAL FORMS AT A MĀORI VILLAGE THEN BUY A SOUVENIR TO TAKE HOME. Carver at work © Te Puia
• Choice of pools: Settlers Pool, Pergola Experience pure natural geothermal bathing waters, direct from the magnificent Te Manaroa Spring, the largest single source of boiling water in New Zealand.
and Garden pools, or the Sit ‘n Soak pool and tubs (35-40°C)
• Private pools • Tog/towel hire • On-site café
648 Waikite Valley Road, Rotorua Phone: +64 7 3331861 • Email: info@hotpools.co.nz 58
• Eco-trail leading to the spectacular Te Manaroa Spring
• 20-site campground with shower, laundry and kitchen facilities
• Close to other attractions in the area – just 6km from Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
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