If you visit Rotorua with the expectation of there being not much other than that slight smell of rotten eggs, you are in for a nice surprise. A beautifully mystical lake and bush surroundings, fascinating geothermal activity and rich Māori culture and history will both enthrall and delight. It's time to see this undervalued town in a new light. This itinerary will help you do so.
The Sands Waiheke have a variety of self-contained apartments just steps away from the stunning Onetangi beach.
Called On The House, the idea is simple. Visitors to the island will rent one of the participating properties, and homeowners will indeed let them stay On The House. The rental fee* will be passed on and converted into 'Waiheke dollars', a spending credit for goods and services redeemable across the island.
Verve interviews Caroline Clegg, marketing manager at Auckland’s boutique travel company World Journeys.









