Rotorua provides a backdrop for one of the most unique and memorable convention and incentive destinations in New Zealand.

For a truly memorable meeting, conference or incentive, you want a destination that has an abundance of exciting, fascinating, challenging and relaxing things to do. Rotorua has it all!

Think Rotorua and iconic images of geysers and bubbling mud pools come readily to mind.

The land is cloaked with native forest, and studded with crystal clear lakes that for years have proved an irresistible lure for those seeking adventure, sport, or simply a place to relax.

The warmth of the people in this heartland of Maori culture, embodied in a sensation called manaakitanga, promises visitors and delegates a welcome to be long remembered.

Rotorua Airport is served by New Zealand's key domestic airlines, Air New Zealand and Qantas. Charter flights can also be arranged for larger groups or when timetables do not suit the needs of the delegates. Rotorua Airport is also working towards trans-Tasman capabilities and these services should be available in 2009.

Rotorua's central north island location is ideal for delegates coming from all over the North Island, and is accessible by air or road from all major centres of New Zealand.

You might first notice the difference in the central city area. Cobblestoned streets, beautifully planted gardens, and lovingly restored buildings are evidence of the major investments made by Rotorua District Council in recent years - and helped Rotorua to be judged the country's best city in the annual Keep New Zealand Beautiful Society competition several years running.

Our facilities and our local operators set the highest professional standards and are particularly known for their ability to work together as a team, thus ensuring the total success of any event.

Rotorua has a dedicated world class Convention Centre in the heart of the city. We also have our recently opened multi-purpose facility, the Energy Events Centre, capable of hosting up to 2900 delegates theatre-style. Both venues are located just minutes away from a variety of accommodation options, are internationally recognised and perfectly suited to conventions and exhibitions.

The standard of hotels in the city ranges up to the 4-star deluxe option and can host conferences seating up to 560 delegates theatre style.

Above all, you will notice the friendly personal approach when arranging your conference and during the occasion.

Unique to Rotorua is that 'can do' philosophy. When you are in the early stages of organising an event and you need some assistance in information and quote gathering, or just need an idea of where to begin looking, the Rotorua Convention Bureau is a great place to begin.

Rotorua - where conventions are anything but conventional and the possibilities are endless. It's a place you'll want to return to, again and again.