Phil’s guidebook

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Phil’s guidebook

Sightseeing

Short easy walk through towering redwoods beside crystal clear waters. A fee is charged on entry.
43 locals recommend
Hamurana Springs Nature Reserve
773 Hamurana Rd
43 locals recommend
Short easy walk through towering redwoods beside crystal clear waters. A fee is charged on entry.
Gondola ride to observation area, with views across the lake and Rotorua city. Good cafe facilities during the day, option to dine at night. Fun activities, including luge run.
198 locals recommend
Skyline Rotorua
178 Fairy Springs Rd
198 locals recommend
Gondola ride to observation area, with views across the lake and Rotorua city. Good cafe facilities during the day, option to dine at night. Fun activities, including luge run.
Great relaxing area to walk around to take photos and see some geothermal attractions.
57 locals recommend
Government Gardens
57 locals recommend
Great relaxing area to walk around to take photos and see some geothermal attractions.
walk amongst the redwoods. Various walks well marked with difficulty indicated.
117 locals recommend
Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest
117 locals recommend
walk amongst the redwoods. Various walks well marked with difficulty indicated.
Can be seen during the day, but try and do the night walk - stays open late.
150 locals recommend
Redwoods Treewalk
Tarawera Road
150 locals recommend
Can be seen during the day, but try and do the night walk - stays open late.
Taken the Tarawera Road out to the Blue Lake, take a stroll, a swim or just a photo. Follow the road further out to the Green Lake, Buried Village and Lake Tarawera, with Mt. Tarawera in the distance.
51 locals recommend
Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake)
Tarawera Road
51 locals recommend
Taken the Tarawera Road out to the Blue Lake, take a stroll, a swim or just a photo. Follow the road further out to the Green Lake, Buried Village and Lake Tarawera, with Mt. Tarawera in the distance.
Historical significant to the area due to the eruption in 1886. Resulted in Buried Village, which is open to visitors. Fly to the top or over, book flights at the Lake Front.
7 locals recommend
Mount Tarawera
7 locals recommend
Historical significant to the area due to the eruption in 1886. Resulted in Buried Village, which is open to visitors. Fly to the top or over, book flights at the Lake Front.
This will not disappoint. A reasonable walk to see an array of geological features. Recommend taking the boat trip over the top of where it is believed one of the Natural Wonders of the World, the Pink and White Terraces, are covered by the lake formed by the Tarawera eruption.
33 locals recommend
Waimangu Volcanic Valley
587 Waimangu Rd
33 locals recommend
This will not disappoint. A reasonable walk to see an array of geological features. Recommend taking the boat trip over the top of where it is believed one of the Natural Wonders of the World, the Pink and White Terraces, are covered by the lake formed by the Tarawera eruption.

Food Scene

Foodie delight; often hosts cultural celebrations.
35 locals recommend
Rotorua Night Market
1029 Village Green
35 locals recommend
Foodie delight; often hosts cultural celebrations.
Great night spot with many options to dine out - just ask for advice if you have a dietary preference or style of cooking.
134 locals recommend
Eat Street
Tutanekai Street
134 locals recommend
Great night spot with many options to dine out - just ask for advice if you have a dietary preference or style of cooking.

Relaxation

Natural hot water location for relaxation and health benefits. Various options available, can spend a few hours or all day :)
131 locals recommend
Polynesian Spa
1000 Hinemoa St
131 locals recommend
Natural hot water location for relaxation and health benefits. Various options available, can spend a few hours or all day :)

activities

New board walk along the edge of the lake for a stroll. Near to a number of activities including the Paddle steamer, helicopter rides, jet boat, paragliding.
Lakefront Drive
Lakefront Drive
New board walk along the edge of the lake for a stroll. Near to a number of activities including the Paddle steamer, helicopter rides, jet boat, paragliding.
Great for a stroll with photo opportunities. There is the option to go over the falls on a raft, this is the tallest waterfall in the Southern Hemisphere to go over a grade 5 drop - many guest have lived to tell the tale :)
34 locals recommend
Okere Falls
34 locals recommend
Great for a stroll with photo opportunities. There is the option to go over the falls on a raft, this is the tallest waterfall in the Southern Hemisphere to go over a grade 5 drop - many guest have lived to tell the tale :)
Great geothermal opportunity, with the option of spa and mud bathing.
54 locals recommend
Hells Gate Geothermal Park and Mud Bath Spa
351 State Hwy 30
54 locals recommend
Great geothermal opportunity, with the option of spa and mud bathing.