What does Rotorua smell like?

Answer 1 of 8: Should we select a hotel that is far from the sulphur smell? How bad is the smell? read more

The Smell of Rotorua Nick-named The Sulphur City, Rotorua does have a rather unique pungent aroma. It has been described as smelling distinctly like rotten eggs, and truth be told, it is indeed an odoriferous city. read more

The Rotorua region is rich with geothermal activity, geysers and bubbling mud pools dot the landscape. While the lake has more sulphur than normal due to this natural phenomenon, the smell really comes from the various geysers and thermal pools found close to the lake. read more

On the other hand, if you’re near the hospital / Kuiriau park, there is a smell which I would imagine would be approximated by a rotten egg opened in a fireworks factory. There is a distinct sulphur di-oxide smell which gives an acid whiff to that area. read more