Person found dead near Sulphur Point, Rotorua

Sulphur Point in Rotorua.
Sulphur Point in Rotorua. Photo credit: GoogleMaps, Getty

A person has been found dead near Sulphur Point in Rotorua.

A spokesperson for police said a person had been found dead on Hautapu Road at 2:20pm on Thursday afternoon.

Officers are currently at the scene. 

St John ambulance said they hadn't received a call out to Hautapu Road.

Sulphur Point is located behind the Rotorua Museum and events centre and is known for its geothermal activity.