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In every country there is one city or town that captivates international travellers and those within the country. In a lot of cases, it's not about how big that place is or the population within it. It's actually uniqueness that tends to entice people to grace its presence.
For a lot of people, travelling is about exploring something new and something exciting that they can't experience in their own backyard or just haven't experienced it at all.
In New Zealand there is one particular city that generates huge numbers of tourists from other parts of the globe - Rotorua.
So, where is Rotorua located and what makes this place so special?
Rotorua sits in the middle of New Zealand's north island, about 3.5 hours south of Auckland. It is the country's no. 1 tourist destination and this accolade can certainly be put down to its uniqueness not only to the rest of the world, but also the rest of New Zealand. It is the heartland of Maori culture but that's not all. It offers amazing scenery that includes 16 beautiful lakes in the region, an abundance of native flora, plus it is New Zealand's geothermal wonderland. No wonder people are cueing up to stay at a Rotorua lodge every month of the year.
Bubbling hot mud pools, geysers and steaming craters in the earth are on display for all to see sights and sounds rarely available throughout the rest of the world. Obviously the scenery is breathtaking, but what else is there to do in Rotorua?
December 2010 is an exciting part of the year in Rotorua. There are concerts, exhibitions, festivals, performing arts, sports and other outdoor activities on offer during this time. Reggae, roots and dub music events are particularly popular in Rotorua. Katchafire is one of the country's leading acts and they'll be playing twice in December 2010. Another great reason to stay at a Rotorua lodge in December is for the numerous exhibitions. You'll find contemporary, craft and object art as well as fine art festivals on offer.
Being that December is the first month of summer means a lot of outdoor events are held, particularly those of the sporting nature. The Blue Lake Sprint Regatta 2 is a kayaking event that is open to all club members associated with Canoe Racing New Zealand. It features kayakers of all levels from 9 and 10 year old novices right up to Olympic Games hopefuls.
The Rotorua Charity Half-Ironman is also held in Rotorua in December. This event includes a 2 kilometre swim in Lake Rotorua, a 90km bike ride, following by a 21km run. Each section of the race takes in Rotorua's beautiful scenery.
If you are looking for a more laid back approach to the Christmas season - find a Rotorua lodge that offers you superb cuisine in an on-site restaurant. That way you can sit back with your beverage of choice, enjoy the sunshine and peace and quiet. It's not hard to find a restaurant that offers excellent meals using local ingredients and even produce grown on site - thus making your dining experience all the more worth while.
With so much on in December, it certainly pays to book your Rotorua lodge in advance.
