Visitor Guidebook
Activities
These are some of my favourite activities in Rotorua!
This is the perfect place to have a drink and soak your feet in a hot tub (free!), or splash out and book a private hot tub nestled among the trees. There's often live music on the weekends too. Based at Waipa, where there's an array of forest walks and world class mountain bike trails (as well as bike hire). One of my favourite places in Rototua!
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I-Secret Spot Hot Tubs Rotorua
13/33 Waipa State Mill RdThis is the perfect place to have a drink and soak your feet in a hot tub (free!), or splash out and book a private hot tub nestled among the trees. There's often live music on the weekends too. Based at Waipa, where there's an array of forest walks and world class mountain bike trails (as well as bike hire). One of my favourite places in Rototua!
Spectacular tree top walk through the Whakarewarewa forest. Day and night self guided walks amongst giant redwood trees. A must do!!
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Redwoods Treewalk
Tarawera RoadSpectacular tree top walk through the Whakarewarewa forest. Day and night self guided walks amongst giant redwood trees. A must do!!
ZORB™ Rotorua
525 Ngongotaha RdFun for all ages!! And the first in the world.
Incredible new addition to the Rotorua tourism market. A must do when in Rotorua!
Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa
Incredible new addition to the Rotorua tourism market. A must do when in Rotorua!
Waimangu Volcanic Valley
587 Waimangu RdA unique Rotorua experience!
aMAZEme
1335 Paradise Valley RdGondola, luge, zip lines, winery, mountain biking trails, restuarants and more! A must do when in Rotorua!
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Skyline Rotorua
178 Fairy Springs RdGondola, luge, zip lines, winery, mountain biking trails, restuarants and more! A must do when in Rotorua!
Take a water taxi out to the hot pools in the middle of lake Rotoiti! Or charter a private Pure Cruise boat if there is a group of you.
Pure Cruise
365 State Highway 33Take a water taxi out to the hot pools in the middle of lake Rotoiti! Or charter a private Pure Cruise boat if there is a group of you.
Hire a bike and explore the beautiful Whakrewarewa forest! There are trails to suit all abilities. And plenty of bikes to hire.
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Mountain Bike Rotorua
Waipa State Mill RoadHire a bike and explore the beautiful Whakrewarewa forest! There are trails to suit all abilities. And plenty of bikes to hire.
Rotorua Rafting offers spectacular white water rafting adventures on the world-famous Kaituna River, just a 20 minute drive from Rotorua, New Zealand. The Kaituna River is home to Ōkere Falls, Kaituna Falls, and the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the world – 7m Tutea Falls.
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Rotorua Rafting
761 State Hwy 33Rotorua Rafting offers spectacular white water rafting adventures on the world-famous Kaituna River, just a 20 minute drive from Rotorua, New Zealand. The Kaituna River is home to Ōkere Falls, Kaituna Falls, and the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the world – 7m Tutea Falls.
Multiple hot pools and spas, as well as a day spa for pampering!
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Polynesian Spa
1000 Hinemoa StMultiple hot pools and spas, as well as a day spa for pampering!
Cyclezone has got your mountain bike hire for your stay covered.
Choose from half, full or multi day rentals. Their experienced and helpful team will set your bike up to your preference. PLUS they can recommend some of their favourite trails in the Whakarewarewa Forest for you to enjoy!
Cyclezone Rotorua
Cyclezone has got your mountain bike hire for your stay covered.
Choose from half, full or multi day rentals. Their experienced and helpful team will set your bike up to your preference. PLUS they can recommend some of their favourite trails in the Whakarewarewa Forest for you to enjoy!
Volcanic Air offers a comprehensive range of scenic flights and air tours - operating a mix of helicopters and floatplanes. Venture to Mt Tarawera, or Orakei Korako, to experience stunning scenery and fascinating geothermal activity.
Volcanic Air
1 Lakefront DrVolcanic Air offers a comprehensive range of scenic flights and air tours - operating a mix of helicopters and floatplanes. Venture to Mt Tarawera, or Orakei Korako, to experience stunning scenery and fascinating geothermal activity.
Tamaki Maori Village
1220 Hinemaru StA memorable Māori culture experience
Explore geothermal mud pools - a once in a lifetime experience!
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Hells Gate Geothermal Park neMud Bath Spa
351 State Hwy 30Explore geothermal mud pools - a once in a lifetime experience!
One of my favourite Rotorua experiences! The perfect combination of nature and adventure. Zip lining through incredible native forests and suitable for adults and children!
If you use the code LAKECITYVIP when booking you will get $20 off each person too.
Rotorua Canopy Tours
One of my favourite Rotorua experiences! The perfect combination of nature and adventure. Zip lining through incredible native forests and suitable for adults and children!
If you use the code LAKECITYVIP when booking you will get $20 off each person too.
Food scene
Fantastic cafe in the heart of town, for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
They also offer Capers at Home Menu - where you can pre-order meals, salads and desserts to make your stay easy - just heat and eat!
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Capers Cafe + Store
1181 Eruera StFantastic cafe in the heart of town, for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
They also offer Capers at Home Menu - where you can pre-order meals, salads and desserts to make your stay easy - just heat and eat!
Amazing food, great staff, eclectic vibe. Perfect place to stop for a bite or beer after a walk around the nearby Okere Falls
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Okere Falls Store
757A State Hwy 33Amazing food, great staff, eclectic vibe. Perfect place to stop for a bite or beer after a walk around the nearby Okere Falls
The Fainting Goat
1154 Tutanekai StreetGreat vibe and yummy food and cocktails!
Poco Tapas and Wine
1183 Arawa StreetNew, great vibe, and lovely food and wine!
Atticus Finch
1106 Tutanekai StGreat food and service, in the heart of Eat Street
The Pig & Whistle is a local landmark with a great history. Join them for a wide range of New Zealand craft beer and cider on tap, New Zealand wines, great pub food, plus live entertainment every Friday & Saturday
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Pig & Whistle, Historic Pub
1182 Tutanekai StThe Pig & Whistle is a local landmark with a great history. Join them for a wide range of New Zealand craft beer and cider on tap, New Zealand wines, great pub food, plus live entertainment every Friday & Saturday
Great garden bar for afternoon drinks in the heart of Eat Street
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Craft Bar And Kitchen
1115 Tutanekai StGreat garden bar for afternoon drinks in the heart of Eat Street
ANI's Gin Bar and Tapas
Local Māori chef, Incredible food and gin!
My favourite cafe in Rotorua. Spacious inside with great decor and a friendy vibe, and the freshest baked goods in town.
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Ciabatta Cafe & Bakery
38 White StMy favourite cafe in Rotorua. Spacious inside with great decor and a friendy vibe, and the freshest baked goods in town.
A hidden gem! Located in the Whakarewarewa forest in the Scion building and serving excellent food. Modern, clean and filled with plants! A must do for breakfast or lunch when in Rotorua.
Eastwood
A hidden gem! Located in the Whakarewarewa forest in the Scion building and serving excellent food. Modern, clean and filled with plants! A must do for breakfast or lunch when in Rotorua.
Urbano Bistro
289 Fenton StLovely food!
Neighbourhoods
At the lake end of Tutanekai Street is "Eat Street", a bustling stretch of bars, restaurants and cafes.
Tutanekai Street
Tutanekai StreetAt the lake end of Tutanekai Street is "Eat Street", a bustling stretch of bars, restaurants and cafes.
Sightseeing
In the heart of Rotorua - right on the lake. You can stroll along the boardwalk, watch the kids play in the big new playground, or wander down to Eat Street for a drink and food.
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Rotorua Lakefront Boardwalk
Lakefront DriveIn the heart of Rotorua - right on the lake. You can stroll along the boardwalk, watch the kids play in the big new playground, or wander down to Eat Street for a drink and food.
Explore the thermal side of Rotorua! Great for first time visitors to the area
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Te Puia station
Explore the thermal side of Rotorua! Great for first time visitors to the area
Short walk around Rotorua natural thermal mud pools. Free of charge too!
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Kuirau Park - Imikhumbi yomhlaba
Kuirau StreetShort walk around Rotorua natural thermal mud pools. Free of charge too!
Walk around this park, free of charge. Filled with bubbling pools and volcanic wonders. In the heart of town.
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Kuirau Park - Imikhumbi yomhlaba
Kuirau StreetWalk around this park, free of charge. Filled with bubbling pools and volcanic wonders. In the heart of town.
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Ungaphoswa
Thursday night markets in the centre of town
Street food vendors and crafts - right in the centre of town, every Thursday night