Home to the Te Arawe Maori people is the intriguing Geothermal valley of Te Whakararewa the same beautiful name, which remains a huge tourist draw on account of the lush natural surroundings, the wonderful energy of the land itself, and the fascinating history of the Maori tribe populating the area for the past 700 years. Make a visit to this unique cultural and scenic site part of your stay at a fine hotel in Rotorua such as the Millennium Hotel Rotorua. With close access to downtown Rotorua, this is an ideal Rotorua hotel from which to spring forth your adventures in the region. At the Te Whakararewa Valley, you will discover an amazing array of mater weavers and crafts persons, since national schools have been established here, where visitors can also try their hand at these arts. The valley is a spectacular geological wonder, and boasts impressive geothermal activity such as boiling mud and the world-renowned 100-foot pohutu geyser, which unleashes a hefty tower of steam up to twenty times each day. You will also encounter boiling sulfurous pools, boiling mud pools, hot springs, silica terraces, and more. Nature lovers will marvel at the vibrant array of indigenous plants and animals in the area, which you can explore via a guide or on your own. So what are you waiting for? Let your Rotorua adventure begin – at Te Whakararewa Valley.

 

Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and intends to visit them all someday.

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