Describe the spatial pattern of tourism development in Rotorua
Title: Describe the spatial pattern of tourism development in Rotorua
Category: /Society & Culture/Geography
Details: Words: 559 | Pages: 2 (approximately 235 words/page)
Describe the spatial pattern of tourism development in Rotorua
Category: /Society & Culture/Geography
Details: Words: 559 | Pages: 2 (approximately 235 words/page)
Rotorua is one of the most popular tourist destinations in New Zealand. Tourism and tourism development has occurred in Rotorua due to geothermal activity, Maori culture, lake related activities and other cultural attractions. Tourism development has build up around these natural and cultural attractions and a specific spatial pattern of tourism development can be seen.
An agglomeration pattern of accommodation can be seen in Rotorua. The three main types of accommodation available in Rotorua are
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Mountain Ngongotaha. One reason for this is that these cultural attractions are not the main reason why tourists visit Rotorua, geothermal activity, lake activities and Maori are. Therefore, the cultural attractions near or on Mountain Ngongotaha have developed and grouped together to allow for efficient tourism.
Therefore, tourism development in Rotorua has concentrated around natural attractions, especially around the lake and central business district, while accommodation has concentration along Fenton Street and these natural attractions.