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Rotorua · Mud Volcano Tourism

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Rotorua · Mud Volcano Tourism

Rotorua is renowned for its Wai-O-Tapu mud pools and geothermal wonders. Visitors enjoy mud pool viewing, the champagne pool, and various thermal parks year-round.

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Rotorua is renowned for its Wai-O-Tapu mud pools and geothermal wonders. Visitors enjoy mud pool viewing, the champagne pool, and various thermal parks year-round.

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Best season: None
Difficulty: 5
Region: New Zealand, Bay of Plenty

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