Iwona
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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷ Waiotapu ▷
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
Well prepared park where you can find a lot of different types of volcanic activity.
A bit pricey at $32. The loop takes about 2 hours. Anyway if you never get to see volcanic activity then it is worth it.
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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷ Rotorua ▷
The Redwoods
If you are in Rotorua, you should visit.
But just to go to Rotorua for that it would not be recommended. There are several walks through the forest, all well marked. The Redwoods are nice, but for my taste all too artificial.
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North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷ Tongariro / National Park Village ▷
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Amazing hike, however, you have to wait for good weather.
Only bad thing are the crowds of people you will meet.....
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North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷ Ngawi ▷
Pinnacles Track
Short hike near the area of Cape Palliser.
We first made our way up through the riverbed and for the way back we looped over the mountain shoulder. About 1.5 hours, worth itl.
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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷ Tarawera ▷
Tarawera Trail
The track heads along the south end of Lake Tarawera.
First 3.2km are mainly in bushland but after this you get some nice views.
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North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷ Ngawi ▷
Cape Palliser Seal Colony and Lighthouse Walk
Lots of seals playing on the rocks of the beaches near the lighthouse.
Easy to see and observe them.