by Stephen Julian | Feb 1, 2019 | Blog
Prior to human settlement, there were no mammals in New Zealand except for several species of bat. Birds filled the forests and skies, and a botanist on Captain Cook’s first expedition to New Zealand in 1770 claimed to have been awakened by the dawn chorus when the...
by Stephen Julian | Jan 1, 2019 | Blog
With so many adrenaline-inducing activities and guided tours it is easy to forget to take a few minutes to relax and soak up the beauty of Rotorua. Some of the best lake views in the region can be enjoyed for nothing more than the price of a coffee. And at Real...
by Stephen Julian | Dec 1, 2018 | Blog
When summer kicks in and things start to heat up our thoughts invariably turn to the beach. But instead of heading for Tauranga or Whakatane, why not check out one of Rotorua’s beautiful beach spots? Here are some of Real Rotorua’s favourite places to go on a hot...
by Stephen Julian | Nov 1, 2018 | Blog
Considering that Rotorua is renowned for its bad smell, the tap water here is surprisingly delicious. The reason for this is the fact that the water makes its way through underground aquifers for as much as 70 years before coming to the surface, beautifully filtered...
by Stephen Julian | Oct 1, 2018 | Blog
When you think of Rotorua you think hot pools, lakes and mountain biking. You don’t necessarily think of trees. That said, Rotorua has some awesome forest walks with some very impressive trees. If you’re looking to branch out with your weekend activities, here are...
