Rotorua is a big town of 78,000 people, a few hours away from Auckland. There's actually plenty of things to do here for at least a few days, but I only had one day here. So I went to the Maori village and Polynesian Spa, both were perfect and I wanted to have a few more days here.
Tamaki Maori Village
Went on a short tour, and feast, at a local Maori village
Educational fun and cheap, and great feast!
They steam all the food underground, in the traditional style
Hot Springs Spa; Always Great!
Couldn't Resist...I've been collecting food experiences here that are hard to come by in China.
Funny Translation
"Mousetrap" a hobbit classic and very delicious!
Hobbiton is on Alexander farm (you're welcome) in Matamata, not far from Rotorua.
Bag End - residence of Frodo and Bilbo Baggins
Feel free to check out this evil on Amazon Prime if you like evil. I actually don't like evil, so I was supremely shocked just seeing the title...still hard to believe this absurdist propaganda exists.
