Tony Wheeler, founder of Lonely Planet visits the tourist capital of the north of New Zealand, Rotorua. Here, you can’t escape the rich Maori culture or ofcourse the famous thermal areas of mud bubbling pools and Hot Springs. But if you need to get away from the rotten egg smells of these thermal pools, take a walk by the beautiful surrounding lakes and forests, or if you’re feeling adventurous get wet with white water rafting, or for the curious traveller try out New Zealand’s new craze – zorbing!
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Tony Wheeler, one of the founders of Lonely Planet, visits Raratonga in the Cook Islands. It’s all beautiful beaches to laze on, the Muri lagoon, snorkelling and diving. And if the pristine beauty isn’t spiritual enough, try the Sunday church services with the locals.
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