For iOS 4.3 and above.

Tuhura is the ultimate New Zealand travel app – see local New Zealanders tell the stories behind New Zealand history and culture in their own words.

Tuhura Rotorua focuses on the people and places of Rotorua, renowned for its stunning geothermal activity.

By watching short (around 90 second) film clips, you’ll discover the stories behind:
• Rotorua’s best tourist destinations,
• the best things to do in Rotorua,
• Māori and European history,
• Rotorua’s unique culture and
• famous people from Rotorua.

Discover Rotorua:
• our stories and Māori legends
• our unique Māori and European culture
• our historical events, and
• our famous people.

Clips include:
• Thermal Wonderlands,
• The fabled pink and white terraces,
• The awesome volcano Tarawera,
• The Legend of Mokoia Ialand,
• much more.


Tuhura becomes your very own Rotorua tour-guide, connecting you with the real New Zealand and background stories even the locals don’t know about.

An innovative first, Tuhura’s extensive catalogue of Rotorua tourism film clips are arranged by GPS location. That means, as you are travelling through the Rotorua region of New Zealand, you can view a short video and hear the background stories relating to the history and culture of nearby tourist sites.

And, for those who would prefer to discover Rotorua from the comfort of a hotel room, campervan or café, clips are also arranged according to region and subject matter.

Extra Rotorua tourist features include:
• free GPS linked maps help you find the top Rotorua tourist sites,
• up-coming events throughout Rotorua, and
• special offers to some of Rotorua’s best tourist attractions.

Don’t go home regretting that you missed out on some of the best things to do in Rotorua, and on discovering the events and people that shaped New Zealand.

Download the Tuhura Rotorua tourist app. today – available in iPhone, Android, iPad, and Tablet formats.

Please note:
• due to film licensing agreements, some video content can be viewed only from within New Zealand
• to avoid international roaming charges, purchase a SIM card from a New Zealand digital store, , supermarket, I-SITE, or similar outlet