Rotorua Sustainable Tourism Charter, The Rotorua Sustainable Tourism Charter is a grass roots initiative. It is being developed and operated by the local tourism industry, and designed to create startegies that protect the natural and physical environment..

Rotorua Sustainable Tourism Charter members engage in sustainable business practices that contribute to conserving the physical and the sociocultural environment.

PLAY YOUR PART in the sustainability chain by choosing businesses based on their commitment to sustainability.

Rotorua Sustainable Tourism Charter member businesses are listed below and can be identified by looking for the Charter symbol on the rotoruaNZ.com website, on the brochures at the Rotorua i-SITE, and in the reception areas of the member businesses.

Help other visitors identify Charter member businesses doing a great job at being sustainable by posting comments about your sustainability experience with these businesses.

• Millennium Hotel Rotorua

  Winner Best Hospitality Business 2001/02 and 2003 Rotorua Business Awards. This 4-star deluxe property is located on the shores of Lake Rotorua and just a brief walk from the central business and shopping districts, the Millennium Hotel Rotorua is an ideal base for exploring the wide variety of leisure pursuits in the Rotorua region.

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• Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park

  Rainbow Springs is a Rotorua based Nature Park offering a refreshingly natural New Zealand experience. At Rainbow Springs visitors can see a live kiwi foraging for food; feed large Rainbow trout in our crystal clear spring-fed pools; walk through our native New Zealand bush; come face to face with a Tuatara, a living dinosaur!

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• Polynesian Spa

  Polynesian Spa is New Zealand’s leading historical hot mineral springs spa, situated five minutes walk from Rotorua’s central business district. There are thirty-five hot mineral pools including adults only pools, a family spa, private pools and deluxe bathing in the Lake Spa. The Lake Spa Retreat offers a comprehensive range of spa, body and skin therapies in a luxurious private relaxation haven.

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• The Buried Village

  The Buried Village is a family business in Rotorua, dedicated to preserving the physical and spiritual, cultural and heritage value of the Village of Te Wairoa. Visitors can view the excavated Maori whare and settler buildings, and see artifacts and remnants recovered from the village. They can also take a journey through the museum which tells the story of Te Wairoa village, the voyages to the Pink and White Terraces and the eruption of Mount Tarawera.

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• Holiday Inn Rotorua

  Holiday Inn Rotorua overlooks the renowned Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and Historical Village making it the perfect base to experience the natural and cultural excitement of this very unique location. The hotel offers 203 air-conditioned rooms, Chapman’s Restaurant and Bar, outdoor heated swimming pool, spa pools, fitness centre, 24-hour room service, complimentary car parking and the Pohutu Cultural Theatre.

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• Rotorua Aquatic Centre

  Rotorua Aquatic Centre is one of Australasia’s finest Swimming Pool Centres. If you are into water sports, water recreation, aqua-fitness or just pure relaxation for yourself or your family and friends, then the Rotorua Aquatic Centre is one of New Zealand’s best. The centre prides itself on service and offers world class facilities.

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• Te Puia

  A promise of a sacred, spiritual, personal encounter with the land, the artistic treasures of old and with our Maori people. Our stories sit within the hearts and minds of our people – and will be shared by those who guide you through the Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley and the New Zealand Institute of Maori Arts and Crafts. The spirit of our land can be seen, felt and heard within the unique geothermal environment of Te Whakarewarewa.

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• Raftabout

  For the experience of a lifetime whether a beginner or extreme adrenalin-seeker, join Rotorua’s professional white water rafting and sledging company. Enjoy the scenery, culture, history and our beautiful environment including nature and wildlife with our friendly, professional guides. Raftabout is owned and operated by two hands-on Kiwis, Kylee and Steve (a local), who pride themselves on their quality equipment, professionalism and friendly, personal attention. “The safety and enjoyment of our clients is a priority and will not be compromised under any circumstances”.

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• River Rats

  For the experience of a lifetime whether a beginner or extreme adrenalin-seeker, join Rotorua’s professional white water rafting and sledging company. Enjoy the scenery, culture, history and our beautiful environment including nature and wildlife with our friendly, professional guides. River Rats has over 20 years rafting experience and prides themselves on their quality equipment, professionalism and friendly, personal attention.

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• NZONE – The Ultimate Jump

  Embrace the fear and freefall in a tandem skydive at 200kph from 9000, 12,000 or 15,000 feet above Rotorua. It takes a certain kind of person to jump out of an aircraft into thin air. It takes courage. Harnessed by space-age materials to an experienced tandem master, expect sensory overload as you step out of the aircraft door and for some 45 seconds plummet towards the ground at 200kph.

  Attraction | www.nzone.biz | View 6 success stories | Post comment