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The thermal activity (hot pools, boiling mud and geysers) in the city of Rotorua gives it a distinctly sulphurous smell.

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Yes, Rotorua is known for its geothermal activity, which can produce a distinct smell of sulfur due to the presence of hydrogen sulfide gas in the area. This sulfuric smell is often noticeable in various parts of the city.

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