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Rotorua, New Zealand
Rotorua
Rotorua is a city on the southern shores of the lake of the same name, in the Bay of Plenty area of the North Island of New Zealand. It is the seat of the Rotorua District, a territorial authority encompassing Rotorua and several other nearby towns.
- Population: 68,900 (2011)
- Area: 1,010 sq miles (2,615 km²)
Places to visit
Lake Rotorua |
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It is the second largest lake in the North Island of New Zealand by surface area, and covers 79.8 km². |
Mount Tarawera |
It is the volcano responsible for one of New Zealand's largest historic eruptions. |
Waimangu Volcanic Rift Valley |
It is the hydrothermal system created on 10 June 1886 by the volcanic eruption of Mount Tarawera |
The Rotorua Museum of Art and History |
It is housed in the old Bath House building at the spa town of Rotorua, located in the Government Gardens. |
Lake Tikitapu or Blue Lake |
It is the smallest of four small lakes lying between Lake Rotorua and Lake Tarawera in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand's North Island. |
Source: Wikipedia