Guidebook for Rotorua
Parks & Nature
Redwoods Treetop Walk
Tarawera RoadWalk, jog, hike and some awesome mountain biking at the Redwoods. Free
This Kaituna River rafting adventure in the Okere Falls Scenic Reserve promises plenty of thrills!
6 locals recommend
River Rats Raft & Kayak
837 Te Ngae RdThis Kaituna River rafting adventure in the Okere Falls Scenic Reserve promises plenty of thrills!
Agrodome
141 Western RdFarm show for the family and a wide range of experiences.
Take a picnic, hike, run, walk around the lake or just spend the day swimming.
22 locals recommend
Blue Lake
Take a picnic, hike, run, walk around the lake or just spend the day swimming.
Check out some native birds, trout pools, cafe, park for the kids and a ride too.
58 locals recommend
Rainbow Springs Nature Park
192 Fairy Springs RdCheck out some native birds, trout pools, cafe, park for the kids and a ride too.
See New Zealand Wildlife, Rainbow Trout, Native Birds and Farm Animals, Treetops Walk, Freshwater Spring, plus Lion Park.
Open every day of the year from 8am till dark (365 days). Last admission 5pm every day. Allow at least 1.5 hours and tickets are valid all day.
Lion Pride Feeding 2.30pm daily
Kea and Possum Feeding 3.00pm daily
31 locals recommend
Paradise Valley Springs
467 Paradise Valley RdSee New Zealand Wildlife, Rainbow Trout, Native Birds and Farm Animals, Treetops Walk, Freshwater Spring, plus Lion Park.
Open every day of the year from 8am till dark (365 days). Last admission 5pm every day. Allow at least 1.5 hours and tickets are valid all day.
Lion Pride Feeding 2.30pm daily
Kea and Possum Feeding 3.00pm daily
Arts & Culture
You will encounter bubbling mud, pools of boiling water still used for cooking, and stunning geysers. The Pōhutu geyser is the star of the show. See the native kiwi. Carving and weaving schools. Grab a Ice cream or coffee while you stroll around. Finish it off taking a look in the gift shop. Cultural performances and night time dinner packages available.
123 locals recommend
Te Puia station
You will encounter bubbling mud, pools of boiling water still used for cooking, and stunning geysers. The Pōhutu geyser is the star of the show. See the native kiwi. Carving and weaving schools. Grab a Ice cream or coffee while you stroll around. Finish it off taking a look in the gift shop. Cultural performances and night time dinner packages available.
Experience an amazing Cultural show and hangi dinner too. Its a must see. Transport is also available so you can relax.
68 locals recommend
Mitai Maori Village
196 Fairy Springs RdExperience an amazing Cultural show and hangi dinner too. Its a must see. Transport is also available so you can relax.
Some local art and crafts with a touch of fashion too. Find a real amazing gift....
Iti Gifts, Mereana Ngatai Fashion
1184 Hinemoa StSome local art and crafts with a touch of fashion too. Find a real amazing gift....
Shopping
ahu boutique
1178 Eruera StSome great finds. True local fashion and more.
Essentials
If you need to grab something quick like essentials.
If its a bit more take the 5 min drive to Countdown Supermarket on Fairy Springs road just head towards the city.
16 locals recommend
Four Square
1 Hall RdIf you need to grab something quick like essentials.
If its a bit more take the 5 min drive to Countdown Supermarket on Fairy Springs road just head towards the city.
Countdown Fairy Springs
54 Fairy Springs RdEntertainment & Activities
Jump on a Gondola, go for coffee at the cafe, a meal at the restaurant, wine tasting, walk and see the views.
Or have serious fun and experience some world class down hill mountain biking, zip line, take the sky swing, luge cart.
198 locals recommend
Skyline Rotorua
178 Fairy Springs RdJump on a Gondola, go for coffee at the cafe, a meal at the restaurant, wine tasting, walk and see the views.
Or have serious fun and experience some world class down hill mountain biking, zip line, take the sky swing, luge cart.
Agrojet - Sprint Boating, Swoop - Giant Swing, Shweeb - human powered monorail and up to 3 flights in New Zealand's only outdoor wind tunnel - Freewill Xtreme and Bungy.
31 locals recommend
Velocity Valley Adrenaline Park
1335 Paradise Valley RdAgrojet - Sprint Boating, Swoop - Giant Swing, Shweeb - human powered monorail and up to 3 flights in New Zealand's only outdoor wind tunnel - Freewill Xtreme and Bungy.
Check it out on fb. Take the camera. Family/Friend Fun and theres a Restaurant too.
18 locals recommend
3D Trick Art Gallery
171 Fairy Springs RdCheck it out on fb. Take the camera. Family/Friend Fun and theres a Restaurant too.
The latest in arcade gaming, laser tag, ten pin bowling, kids play, trampoline parks, XD cinema and more.
o Strike Zone Entertainment (Ten Pin Bowling)
o Megazone Laser Tag
o Timezone
o Dialled Indoor Tramp Park
o Chipmunks Playland and Cafe
o Escape Masters
o Lumberjax Mini Golf
o XD Dark Ride
o Revived Bistro
43 locals recommend
Motion Entertainment Rotorua
366 Te Ngae RdThe latest in arcade gaming, laser tag, ten pin bowling, kids play, trampoline parks, XD cinema and more.
o Strike Zone Entertainment (Ten Pin Bowling)
o Megazone Laser Tag
o Timezone
o Dialled Indoor Tramp Park
o Chipmunks Playland and Cafe
o Escape Masters
o Lumberjax Mini Golf
o XD Dark Ride
o Revived Bistro
Sightseeing
Beautiful gardens, parks and picnic spots. Hit some Golf Balls at the driving range. Then take a hot pool at these Baths.
57 locals recommend
Government Gardens
Beautiful gardens, parks and picnic spots. Hit some Golf Balls at the driving range. Then take a hot pool at these Baths.
A nice walk with free relaxing hot pools to sit and dip your feet. Take the access bridge and walk across the steaming hot lake and see some bubbling mud.
41 locals recommend
Kuirau Park - Mud Pools
Kuirau StreetA nice walk with free relaxing hot pools to sit and dip your feet. Take the access bridge and walk across the steaming hot lake and see some bubbling mud.
Something a little different.
Mamaku Express RailCruising Excursion. A 2 hour 20km return excursion from Mamaku Railway Station to Tarukenga Railway Station return. Check it out on fb for more details.
Rail Cruising - Self drive rail cars
Something a little different.
Mamaku Express RailCruising Excursion. A 2 hour 20km return excursion from Mamaku Railway Station to Tarukenga Railway Station return. Check it out on fb for more details.
Food Scene
Take your pic of restaurants on offer and enjoy the great atmosphere of the place.
134 locals recommend
Eat Street
Tutanekai StreetTake your pic of restaurants on offer and enjoy the great atmosphere of the place.
Stratosfare Restaurant
178 Fairy Springs RdDinner with a view...
Wine tasting too.
Nice drive around the back of the lake, good views, good picture spots. Go enjoy a coffee and directions to go look at the area. Be daring and maybe think whitewater rafting.
34 locals recommend
Okere Falls
Nice drive around the back of the lake, good views, good picture spots. Go enjoy a coffee and directions to go look at the area. Be daring and maybe think whitewater rafting.
www.mamakublue.co.nz.
Products include their famous Mamaku Blue blueberry Juice, Wine, Liqueur, Jams, Jellies, Sauces and more! Take TOURS of the Orchard, Factory and Winery and enjoy Blueberry Pancakes, Muffins, Pies, real fruit Ice Cream and more at the Blueberry Cafe.
7 locals recommend
Mamaku Blue Blueberry Experience & Winery
311 Maraeroa Rdwww.mamakublue.co.nz.
Products include their famous Mamaku Blue blueberry Juice, Wine, Liqueur, Jams, Jellies, Sauces and more! Take TOURS of the Orchard, Factory and Winery and enjoy Blueberry Pancakes, Muffins, Pies, real fruit Ice Cream and more at the Blueberry Cafe.