Why does Rotorua have a particular smell?

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. The smell however grows on you, and not in an uncomfortable fungal way! read more

Sulphur. Smells like rotten eggs. Comes from the geo-thermal activity that provides the town with limitless hot water, and interesting steam venting up all over the place. 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