North Island

Rotorua is on the shores of Lake Rotorua, located in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand’s North Island. Rotorua is famous for its geothermal activity, sitting within the Pacific Rim of Fire. The mineral waters of Rotorua have been used for healing ailments of the body since as early as the 1800s. Lovers of mountain biking and hiking should head to the Whakarewarewa Forest, only 5 minutes from Rotorua. Here, trails weave through lush native. There is also the Skyline Gravity Park, the world's first all season gondola assisted bike lift park, accessing world-class downhill mountain biking and home of the internationally renowned mountain bike festival, Crankworx Rotorua.