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Rotorua

Rotorua City in North Island of New Zealand

Rotorua City

Rotorua ( from Māori: " Te Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe "

- "The second great lake of Kahumatamomoe" )

A city on the southern shores of Lake Rotorua

in the Bay of Plenty region of the North Island.

Rotorua City and Rotorua Lake

Rotorua City

Rotorua is a major destination

for both domestic and international tourists.

The city being known for its geothermal activity

with a number of geysers,

eg the Pohutu Geyser at Whakarewarewa,

and hot mud pools located in the city.

Aerial View of Pohutu Geyser in Rotorua City in North Island of New Zealand

Aerial View of Pohutu Geyser

at Whakarewarewa in Rotorua City

Whakawerawera area has some 500 hot springs

and 65 geyser vents.

Pohutu Geyser at Rotorua in North Island of New Zealand

Pohutu Geyser

at Whakarewarewa in Rotorua City

Pohutu Geyser ( " big splash " / " explosion " )

can erupt every hour to a height of some 30 metres.