Food scene
Great place to go white-water rafting. The cafe here is also amazing.
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Okere Falls
Great place to go white-water rafting. The cafe here is also amazing.
Our favourite takeaways when you feel like a night off cooking - the vietnamese savoury pancake is a personal favourite!
Saigon '60s
1205 Fenton StOur favourite takeaways when you feel like a night off cooking - the vietnamese savoury pancake is a personal favourite!
Great atmosphere, our favourite place to grab coffee while out and about in Rotorua.
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Capers Cafe + Store
1181 Eruera StGreat atmosphere, our favourite place to grab coffee while out and about in Rotorua.
Natural hot pools
AKA Hot Water Beach, Tarawera. A must-go if you need to soak sore muscles or just relax. These are natural hot water pools in the side of the lake. There is a water taxi available which can transport you there and back.
Te Rātā Bay
AKA Hot Water Beach, Tarawera. A must-go if you need to soak sore muscles or just relax. These are natural hot water pools in the side of the lake. There is a water taxi available which can transport you there and back.
Sightseeing
This walk continues is around 15km one way, ending at natural hot pools. However, you can walk one way and catch the water taxi back or vice versa.
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Tarawera Trail
1180 Tarawera RdThis walk continues is around 15km one way, ending at natural hot pools. However, you can walk one way and catch the water taxi back or vice versa.
Local spots
If you're after a quick morning run or a walk with the kids, this is a great 5.5 km loop with great views and under shade for most of it.
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Blue Lake Track
Blue Lake TrackIf you're after a quick morning run or a walk with the kids, this is a great 5.5 km loop with great views and under shade for most of it.
There are plenty of walking and mountain biking tracks in the redwood, suitable for the whole family.
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Redwoods - I-Whakarewarewa Forest
There are plenty of walking and mountain biking tracks in the redwood, suitable for the whole family.