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Volcanic Plateau Region:  With its unique volcanic landscape, living Maori culture, natural hot springs and plenty of options for adventure, this region is one of New Zealand's most famous destinations. The region was the birth place of New Zealand Tourism in the 1800s, when people flocked here from around the world to see the amazing Pink and White Terraces.

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Must do's:

  1. Tongariro Crossing in the Winter
  2. Talk a walk through the dark ''Forest of Screams' in Taupo. 90 minutes filled with terrifying live actors, freaky effects & heart stopping monsters.
  3. Discover the volcanic & geothermal secrets of the Taupo Volcanic Zone at the Volcanic Activity Centre, Taupo. Interactive displays, simulators, geology shop.

The best kept secrets:

  1. Turangi place to stay when visiting the SNOW
  2. Stop by 'Ora - Garden of Well Being' at Taupo Museum where you will gain a sense of our bush & our cultural history.
  3. Whirinaki Rainforest full day tour - Maori guides will tell you of the tribal history of this isolated region and share their knowledge of the flora & fauna

Great food & wine:

  1. Kaffee Eis on Tongariro St, Taupo specialises in gourmet gelato and has an ever changing selection of flavours to tempt the taste buds. Great coffee & food too.
  2. Scenic Cellars in Roberts St, Taupo stocks over 3,000 different wine labels in NZ's largest underground retail wine cellar; enomatic tasting machine
  3. L'Arte Cafe on Taupo's Mapara Road has delectable delights, unique New Zealand art, a mosaic garden & the best eggs benedict ever!

Today:

  1. Sun 5 Feb 12, 09:00am to 05:00pm
    Bohemians of the Brush - Bohemians of the Brush takes us on a visual journey with James Nairn and his colleagues, who, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries went against the mainstream to develop a unique, New Zealand impressionist style of ...
    Venue: Rotorua Museum, Rotorua
  2. Sun 5 Feb 2012 - Mon 6 Feb 2012, 09:00am to 11:00pm
    Ice Skating - Taupo is getting a brand new ice rink for 6 weeks these holidays!
    Venue: Northcroft Reserve, Taupo
  3. Sun 5 Feb 12, 09:00am to 03:00pm
    Dart's Space Art Traveling Art Show - Spray paint art done by Dart and Ali, creating paintings from a spray can in front of you.
    Venue: Soundshell and Village Green, Rotorua

This week:

  1. Mon 6 Feb 2012 - Tue 7 Feb 2012, 07:00am to 10:00am
    Healthy Living Retreat: POSTPONED - Join raw food vegan Kelly Stubbs & naturopath Donelle Crocker on the shores of Lake Taupo to relax and reclaim your health!
    Venue: Waitahanui Lodge, Taupo
  2. Mon 6 Feb 12, 10:00am to 03:00pm
    Whakanuia 2012 - Africa - Whakanuia means "To acknowledge, to promote, to celebrate", and the purpose of creating such an event was about taking leadership (as tangata whenua - people of the land) and bringing our community together to celebrate ...
    Venue: Whakarewarewa: The Living Thermal Village, Rotorua
  3. Thu 9 Feb 12, 07:00pm to 08:00pm
    Tai Chi Chuan - Beginner classes for Chen-style Tai Chi in Rotorua with certified instructor Robin Harland, under the guidance of Si Fu Grant Buchanan of Young Forest Martial Arts School, Tauranga, with emphasis on mobility and well ...
    Venue: St Michaels School, Rotorua

This month:

  1. Sun 19 Feb 2012 - Mon 20 Feb 2012, 09:00pm to 12:00am
    Alizarin Lizard - The Weekend Went Without You Album Tour - Presented by MrYoda Productions.
    Venue: The Pheasant Plucker, Rotorua
  2. Sat 25 Feb 12, 07:00am to 11:00pm
    Across the Lake Swim - This iconic open water swimming event is in its 49th year.
    Venue: Taupo, Lake Taupo
  3. Thu 16 Feb 12, 07:00pm to 08:30pm
    The Demise of Mary Lincoln: An Artistic Conspiracy - Mary Lincoln was the wife of former United States President Abraham Lincoln.
    Venue: Rotorua Arts Village RAVE, Rotorua

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    Free breakfastBrylin MotelStay 2 nights & receive a free breakfast daily for up to 2
    From $52.50Cultural Hangi Taster ExperienceGuided tour of Whakarewarewa Thermal Village, cultural performance & taster hangi
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