Tourists
In the early exploration phase, who guided tourists to the Pink and White Terraces? a) European settlers b) Maori guides c) Missionaries d) Government officials
b) Maori guides
Which of these is a natural attraction in Rotorua? a) Polynesian Spa b) Skyline Luge c) Whakarewarewa Geysers d) Eat Street
c) Whakarewarewa Geysers
Which Rotorua street is best known for its concentration of motels and hotels? a) Victoria St b) Eat Street c) Fenton Street d) Pukuatua St
c) Fenton Street
What was the main attraction during the Exploration Phase of tourism development? a) the Pink & White Terraces b) Te Puia geyser c) The Bath House d) Whakarewarewa
a) the Pink & White Terraces
Which of the following is an example of a tourism regulator? a) Department of Conservation b) Rotorua District Council c) Waikato Regional Council d) all of the above
d) all of the above
Which country provides the largest group of international tourists to Rotorua? a) USA b) Australia c) UK d) China
b) Australia
Which of these is an example of a primary attraction? a) Redwoods Mountain Biking b) Pink and White Terraces c) Skyline Luge d) Eat Street
b) Pink and White Terraces
Which of the following is an amenity rather than an attraction? a) iSite Visitor Centre b) Te Puia c) Skyline Luge d) Polynesian Spa
a) iSite Visitor Centre
Which early hotel opened in Rotorua in 1881, near Te Wairoa? a) Blue Baths b) Rotomahana Hotel c) Sudima Hotel d) Pavilion Hotel
b) Rotomahana Hotel
Which tourist type is most likely to seek adventurous experiences according to Plog? a) Psychocentric b) Allocentric c) Mid-centric d) Eco-centric
b) Allocentric
What percentage of Rotorua’s visitors are domestic tourists? a) 30% b) 50% c) 70% d) 90%
c) 70%
Which Rotorua attraction opened in 1971 and later diversified into multiple activities? a) Skyline Luge b) Agrodome c) Polynesian Spa d) Whakarewarewa Village
b) Agrodome
What effect did the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development’s 2022 contract with Rotorua motels have? a) Increased hotel profits b) Provided emergency housing c) Expanded luxury lodges d) Closed backpackers
b) Provided emergency housing
What is the name of the group of attractions that developed in the Diversification Phase? a) Velocity Valley b) The Redwoods MTB Park c) Te Puia d) Whakarewarewa
a) Velocity Valley
Which phase of Butler’s Model corresponds to Rotorua in the 1950s–1970s? a) Exploration b) Pioneer c) Development d) Mature Phase
d) Mature Phase
Which of the following was a key change in tourist types during the 1990s? a) Growth of package tours b) Rise of allocentric adventure tourists c) Decline of FIT tourists d) End of cultural tourism
b) Rise of allocentric adventure tourists
Which Rotorua attraction is an example of a footloose secondary attraction? a) Zorb b) Polynesian Spa c) Skyline Luge d) Whakarewarewa Geysers
a) zorb
What term describes when amenities like shops and restaurants cluster near attractions? a) Agglomeration b) Dispersal c) Diversification d) Consolidation
a) Agglomeration
In what year were the Pink & White Terraces destroyed? a) 1840 b) 1854 c) 1886 d) 1905
c) 1886
Which of the following is an example of cumulative causation in Rotorua? a) Pink and White Terraces destroyed b) More attractions → more tourists → more accommodation c) Lakefront redevelopment by government d) RotoruaNZ advertising campaigns
b) More attractions → more tourists → more accommodation
In the early 2000's, the number of F.I.T's increased. What is an F.I.T?
Free and independent traveler
What is the name of the luxury spa that has just opened on the lakefront and who owns it?
Wai Ariki Spa. Owned by mana whenua (Te Arawa).
Give an example of how accommodation negatively impacted on a natural attraction in Rotorua in the 1980s.
Use of geothermal bores for hot water reduced geyser activity.
What is an example of recent investment in tourism by Rotorua City Council?
Redevelopment of the lakefront and the CBD. Also accept museum earthquake strengthening.
What does the acronym T.A.A.A.T stand for?
Tourists, attractions, amenities, accommodation, tourism regulators