Photogallery of Rotorua, New Zealand

Surrounded by eleven lakes and comfortably nested on Lake Rotorua, the namesake city is a charming tourist destination in New Zealand. The population of Rotorua is roughly seventy-five thousand people. Rotorua is the cradle of Maori culture. Picturesque nature remains one of the biggest attractions of this settlement – Rotorua is situated in an area with numerous geysers and thermal springs. As expected, there are many sanatoriums and spa resorts near such a natural treasure. In recent years, the popularity of Rotorua has been growing. Not only tourists from New Zealand but also guests from many countries in Europe and America enjoy visiting this city. The first European appeared on the site of the modern thermal springs resort in 1828. Historians assume that this was Phillip Tapsell, a merchant who was trading with the New Zealand town of Maketu. Initially, different Maori tribes were living in Rotorua. The traditions of the indigenous people are cherished and carefully preserved to this day. In 1883, the government of New Zealand decided to establish a spa resort in the unique area. Later, this region got special status. The first railroad was built in Rotorua in 1894. Thanks to the train that was connecting Rotorua to Oakland, the importance and popularity of the resort area began to grow. More New Zealanders wanted to visit this lake region with numerous healing thermal springs. Rotorua started turning into a famous tourist destination. Many guests wanted to … Read further