This is an amazing geothermal wonderland and is the heartland of the New Zealand’s Maori culture. On the way to Rotorua if you are driving, stop and visit the Waitomo glow worm caves and take an underground float trip.

MO'S MUST SEE'S:

• Visit the Maori village
• Go to a Hangi – traditional feast and concert
• Visit the Agrodome Sheep Sheering Show
• Visit Rainbow Springs
• Go to the Polynesian Spa – thermal hot springs
• Visit the Hobbitton Movie Set (Lord of the Rings) and farm tour
• Visit the Volcanic valley with its seven craters