What's On?

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

Interislander Summer Festival Rotorua Races

MON DEC 27, 2010
It's holiday fun at the races! Bring the whole family for a day of entertainment, featuring racing, live music, competitions, and free children's... 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

New Years Eve MARDI GRAS

FRI DEC 31, 2010
Welcome in the New Year at this family friendly, alcohol free show featuring the midnight fireworks finale with NZ's very own Tina Cross, Taisha... More info

NZ Welding School World Invitation Superstock Champs

FRI JAN 14- sat 15 2011
Speedway Drivers from NZ and the UK vying to become the World Invitation Superstock Champion. Guaranteed action More info

Lakeside 2011

SAT JAN 22, 2011
Join Shane Cortese and Mark Dennison and an all star cast of the nation's best entertainers and musicians at Rotorua's icon free family summer... 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

Vodafone Warriors vs. Parramatta Eels

SAT FEB 12, 2011
Rotorua rugby league fans are in for another opportunity to watch some of Australasia's best rugby league players in action when the Vodafone... More info

Rotorua Festival of the Arts

SUN FEB 20, 2011 - THU MAR 10, 2011
Events this year include: The Butler New Zealand Symphony Orchestra - Windpower Legends of Rotorua Royal New Zealand Ballet - Tutus on Tour The... More info

Waikato/BOP Magic vs. Southern Steel

SUN FEB 20, 2011
The Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic play the Southern Steel in this game of the 2010 ANZ Championship Netball competition at the Energy Events Centre in... More info

Stan Walker - NZ Summer Tour

SAT FEB 26, 2011
NZ pop sensation Stan Walker released his debut album 'Introducing' in December 2009 following his remarkable rise to the winner's podium of... More info

TOWER Tutus on Tour

SAT FEB 26, 2011
2011's Tower Tutus on Tour is all about families. Featuring a new production of Pinocchio and a sparkling classical showpiece, it's the perfect... More info

Children and Family Fun Day @ The Redwoods

SUN MAR 6, 2011
Bring the whole family to this free event celebrating National Children's Day - theme for 2011 is love and affection. Enjoy the outdoors and... More info

All events taken from www.rotoruaNZ.com/events

Did you know

Rotorua Residents receive 15% discount at Agroventures!

Agroventures offers truly unique adventures with five exceptional activities to choose from: Agrojet, Swoop, Shweeb, Freefall Xtreme and Rotorua Bungy - all conveniently located next to the Agrodome and 10 minutes from town.

Spend an hour or the entire day – we will give you an unforgettable experience and a sense of accomplishment that will remain long after you have waved us farewell!

Bring along proof of local residency to receive discount – for more information click here or phone (0800) 949 888

A Christmas offer to all Rotorua residents

The NZ Caterpillar Experience is offering free admission to our heritage attraction for 1 x Rotorua resident (with proof of ID) when accompanied by 1 x full paying guest until 31st December 2010.

Completion of this offer entitles you, the Rotorua resident, to a bonus reward of 1 x free Tip Top vanilla tub icecream.

Come along and share stories from our country's pioneering past with visiting friends and family of all ages. Not just a load of old bulldozers...!  

Rotorua is simply the best!

For the sixth time in 11 years Rotorua is officially once again the country’s ‘Best City’ having taken top honours in the Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards.

Keep Rotorua Beautiful co-ordinator Christine Findon acknowledged Rotorua residents for getting behind the city effort.

“All the wonderful volunteers who help with litter pick-ups, others who help out with graffiti eradication, and numerous groups from school children to retirees through to service groups, all share this award with us. It’s a genuine community effort that we can all be proud of."

Top 5 free things to do these holidays

1. Take a bike ride or walk in the Redwood forest

What an amazing resource we have right on our backdoor step. Here you can enjoy some of the finest walking and mountain bike trails in the world, and it’s a nice shady option on a hot summers day. More info

2. Visit Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Yes, this attraction is free for Rotorua residents. Take the family for a day out and don’t forget the camera! Proof of local residency will be required – so be sure to check with them before leaving. More info

3. BBQ & swim at the Blue Lake

Certainly a summer favourite for locals and holiday makers alike and the Blue Lake could be set to become even more popular with a recent in-flight magazine describing it as the warmest lake in NZ. More Info

4. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through Government Gardens

Always lots of activity going on here and the immaculate gardens make for an uplifting experience to wander through. More Info

5. Game of touch at the Village Green

Get a group of friends together for a game of touch at the Village Green. Once you have worked up a thirst Eat Street is nice and handy to then put your feet up and enjoy a cold refreshment. More Info

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

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

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Destination Rotorua Marketing
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craig@rotoruaNZ.com