A high-tech water ride through native bush and an outdoor 400-seat free-flight bird show auditorium are under construction at Rotorua's Rainbow Springs.
Owner Ngai Tahu Tourism is pumping more than $10 million into pimping up the park, building an interactive children's playground and a new reptile enclosure.
Stewart Brown, Rainbow Springs Project Director says, "It will be a unique attraction unlike any on offer in New Zealand. The ride will be highly interactive and will both inform and excite park visitors."
Due to open in early 2012, the development is the largest investment made since the park opened in 1932.
John Thorburn, Ngai Tahu Tourism Chief Executive, owners of Rainbow Springs says, "It's not only great news for Rainbow Springs, but also the whole of Rotorua as a tourist destination. The development will heighten both domestic and international interest in the region as a place to visit.
"While the tourism market is ever-changing and presents continual challenges, Ngai Tahu Tourism is investing for the long term. As one of the integral hearts of New Zealand tourism, with its strong culture and New Zealand history, Rotorua is a key focus for us."
