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Kia ora! Tom here again, from the team at Taiao Adventures.Glow worms (titiwai in te reo Māori) are one of Aotearoa’s most magical natural wonders. These tiny creatures light up dark caves, forests, and lakesides with their soft bioluminescent glow, turning ordinary place...
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Kia ora! It’s Tom again, from the team here at Taiao Adventures.There’s something special about travelling on your own. It’s a chance to follow your own schedule, be present, and discover a new place on your own terms. As a guide, I get to meet heaps of solo travellers...
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Kia ora! It’s Tom again, from the team at Taiao Adventures.Rotorua has lots of world-famous tourist activities, and they're popular for a reason. But while they're all fantastic, as a local, I love a hidden gem.So, if you're looking to create a memory that’s a bit out of...
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Kia ora! It’s Tom again, from the team at Taiao Adventures.When people think about a trip to Rotorua, they often picture adrenaline-fueled adventures or fun family holidays. And while we do that brilliantly, there’s another side to our city that, as a self-proclaimed hop...
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Ah, so you’re planning a trip to Rotorua? Whether you’re planning on seeing the geysers, watching our mud pools bubble, or catching a cultural performance, you’re in for a real treat!But one of the things I love most about our city is the energy shift after dark, givin...
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Kia ora! It’s Tom, one of the guides from the team here at Taiao Adventures.One of the best parts of my job is seeing the look on people’s faces when they see the glow worms for the first time. But, lots of prep happens before we head out, and people often ask me what th...
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Kia ora! My name’s Tom, and I’m one of the guides here at Taiao Adventures. For years, my “office” has been the still, dark waters of Rotorua’s lakes, and my favourite colleagues are the thousands of little shimmering lights that call this place home.There’s so m...
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