Rotorua - culture, gondolas and gardens!

Experience all culture of Te Puia then venture into the skyline excitement of the gondolas and the luge and/or take a gentle stroll through the Government gardens and along the edge of the lake! Visit the fully carved wharenui (meeting house) Te Aronui a Rua and the pre-European Pikirangi Village to get a feel for everyday Experience the thrill of Māori songs and dances and the warmth and manaakitanga (hospitality) of the performers who enthral and entertain every day. Experience stories of voyaging, arrival and adaptation in New Zealand in Te Puia's world class galleries, Ngā Waru Pū Manawa and Te Whare Tapere. Understand more about the concepts and customs of our world. The Luge is an exciting ride for all ages. A world 'first' proudly designed and built in Rotorua, the Luge is a fun filled ride on a three-wheel cart. There's a great cafe and optional helicopter rides. Another option is a stroll through the infamous Government Gardens that play host to another opportunity to experience Rotorua.