What's On?

For a full list of Rotorua events please visit rotoruaNZ.com/events

Carols by Candlelight

Friday December 17, 2010
Rotorua Geyserland Lions Club will be holding Carols by Candlelight again this year. It will be an enjoyable celebration of Christmas for families... More info

Rotorua Charity Half-Ironman

Saturday December 18, 2010
New Zealand's most beautiful and friendly half-ironman, A 2km Swim in the beautiful Lake Tikitapu, followed by New Zealands most scenic 90KM bike... More info 

NZ Superstocks Champions

Monday December 27, 2010 - Tuesday December 28, 2010
The undisputed Premier event of New Zealand Speedway. The big boys with 500+ bhp that crash and bash their way to a NZ title. More info

Eves Realty Blue Lake Multisport Festival

Saturday January 29, 2011 - Sunday January 30, 2011
The 2011 Eves Realty Blue Lake Multisport Festival will be the event's 25th anniversary. The festival is run by the Rotorua Association of... More info

BluesFeast 2011 Rotorua

Sunday January 30, 2011
Bluesfeast Rotorua Extravaganza of Music, Wine and Gourmet Food! Local and Regional artists are presenting a genre of top jazz and blues over eight... More info

Raggamuffin Festival

Saturday February 5, 2011
Raggamuffin returns to Rotorua in 2011 with another solid international line-up including, for the first time in NZ, Mary J Blige who will headline... More info

Off Road 1/2 Marathon

Sunday March 6, 2011
Make sure you are part of this outstanding off road 1/2 marathon through the spectacular Whakarewarewa Forest. The event is a two lap course... More info

Rotorua Walking Festival

Friday March 11, 2011 - Sunday March 20, 2011
Non-competitive walks; all ages, fitness levels in forests, city, around lakes. International Walks (all welcome) on 19/20 March in Whaka Forest,... More info

What's Hot?

Deals of the Month

Book online & save with these fantastic hotel and activity package deals:

Wildlife n' Spa Family Experience

Stay 2 nights in a 1 bedroom spa unit plus receive a family pass to Paradise Valley Springs View detail..NZD $434.00
Family - 2 Adults, 2 Children (5-15)

To view more deals visit rotoruaNZ.com/hotdeals

What's New?

Boat fishing tuitions

Two free ‘how to’ boat fishing tuitions are to be held in the eastern region this summer. Learn how to improve your catch rate by better understanding the trout and its lifecycle, its food and different methods to catch them. Plus how to take care of your catch including filleting. Simple, easy to understand stuff!
1st January 2011, Stoney Point, Lake Tarawera. 10.00am
15th January 2011, Home Bay, Lake Waikaremoana. 10.00am
Contact; Mark Sherburn, msherburn@fishandgame.org.nz, 021 244 1774

Lance Armstrong confirmed for Rotorua multisport event

Cycling legend Lance Armstrong has confirmed his entry in the Eves Blue Lake Multisport Festival in Rotorua next year.

Rumours started flying on Friday when Juan Pelota, Armstrong's alias, tweeted that his first race would be at co-ordinates 38 12'S 176 20'E which points to Lake Tikitapu, 'the Blue Lake'. His next tweet read: "Late January..." when the event will be held.

"This is a really big thing for RATS and for the event, especially since it is our 25th Anniversary," she says. The club were hoping to attract top New Zealand triathletes for the occasion.

The event will take place on the 29th and 30th of January and will include an Open Water Swim, Aquathon and Sprint Triathlon. Armstrong will be competing in the full series.

More info...

Stepping out – Tarawera's new walking trail

December 2010 marks the opening of stage one of the eagerly awaited Tarawera Trail, the first link in the proposed Rotorua Lakes network. The world-class trail from Te Wairoa to Rapatu Bay showcases some 14km of stunning scenic reserves, ancestral Maori lands and conservation areas, including geothermal attractions.

Environmentally-friendly toilets are provided at regular intervals along the trail. A DOC campsite at Hot Water Beach is available for use.
More info

Introducing ‘Ella’

The newest Lion Cub 'Ella' was born at Paradise Valley Springs on the 18th of June 2010.  She is absolutely beautiful and perfect for all ages to interact with.

Her big brother 'Chase' was born on the 2nd of February 2010.  He is still in our Cub enclosure during the day as he is a bit too small to join the rest of the pride full time.

You are able to pat our youngest Lion Cub Ella and take as many of your own photos as you wish.  You can also watch both Chase and Ella play or sleep in their enclosure during the day.
rotoruanz.com/experiences/paradise-valley-springs-wildlife-park

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Craig Hammond
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Destination Rotorua Marketing
Private Bag 3007, Rotorua
Phone +64 7 351 7102
Fax +64 7 349 4133
craig@rotoruaNZ.com