Guidebook for Rotorua
Food Scene
Guidough’s
135 Springfield Rd8 minute walk. Stockists of Volcanic A2 milk. Delicious Cronuts!
My go to fish and chip shop, fresh fish and generous portions.(These photos don’t do it justice.)
Springfield Takeaway
53B Springfield RdMy go to fish and chip shop, fresh fish and generous portions.(These photos don’t do it justice.)
Capers Cafe + Store
1181 Eruera St
Eat Street
Tutanekai Street
Rotorua Night Market
1029 Village GreenEssentials
New World Westend
247 Old Taupo RdGood range of organic products.
PAK'nSAVE Fuel Rotorua
Entertainment & Activities
Adventure, entertainment, activities.
Secret Spot Hot Tubs Rotorua
13/33 Waipa State Mill Rd
Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa
Rotorua’s newest Spa opened 2023
Te Pa Tu
Matariki season degustation of culture and Kai (food)
Redwoods Treewalk
Tarawera RoadGreat walks and mountain bike tracks.
Kids love the gondola ride and luge.
Volcanic Hills winery and wine tasting.
198 locals recommend
Skyline Rotorua
178 Fairy Springs RdKids love the gondola ride and luge.
Volcanic Hills winery and wine tasting.
aMAZEme
1335 Paradise Valley RdA vibrant street scene with international food, artisan markets featuring raw local honey, jewellery, clothing and crafts and music. Thursday nights , weather permitting.
35 locals recommend
Rotorua Night Market
1029 Village GreenA vibrant street scene with international food, artisan markets featuring raw local honey, jewellery, clothing and crafts and music. Thursday nights , weather permitting.
Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake), Bay of Plenty 3073, New Zealand
I recommend the tree walk especially at night to see the "David Trubridge" lanterns hanging in the trees.
117 locals recommend
Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest
I recommend the tree walk especially at night to see the "David Trubridge" lanterns hanging in the trees.
Worldclass mountain bike trails. 2 kms from Waipa mountain bike car park.
31 locals recommend
Mountain Bike Rotorua
Waipa State Mill RoadWorldclass mountain bike trails. 2 kms from Waipa mountain bike car park.
5 minutes from here new restaurant overlooking the geyser and now offering winter Pohutu Geyser night walks after 5pm.
21 locals recommend
Te Puia Pohutu Geyser
20 Hemo Rd5 minutes from here new restaurant overlooking the geyser and now offering winter Pohutu Geyser night walks after 5pm.
A nice walk through open green paddocks of sheep and daffodils in spring. A beautiful maple walk in summer. This will take about 1 hour round trip from my place.
Centennial Park
A nice walk through open green paddocks of sheep and daffodils in spring. A beautiful maple walk in summer. This will take about 1 hour round trip from my place.
Hobbiton Movie Set station
501 Buckland Rd45 minutes from here
Playland & Café
Indoor Tramp Park
Real-Life escape game
Mini Golf
Laser Tag
Ten Pin Bowling
Timezone
XD Dark Ride
43 locals recommend
Motion Entertainment Rotorua
366 Te Ngae RdPlayland & Café
Indoor Tramp Park
Real-Life escape game
Mini Golf
Laser Tag
Ten Pin Bowling
Timezone
XD Dark Ride
Rotorua Golf Club
399 Fenton StEscape Masters Rotorua
Something to do on a rainy day , sipping wine with a grazing platter or perhaps a mulled wine overlooking Lake Rotorua
Volcanic Hills Winery
176 Fairy Springs RoadSomething to do on a rainy day , sipping wine with a grazing platter or perhaps a mulled wine overlooking Lake Rotorua
The Wall and Basement Cinema
1140 Hinemoa StEverything Else
Overlooking Lake Rotorua, hot mineral pools 36-42C with stunning lake views.Great on a rainy day or after a day of biking or just relaxing after a long haul flight.
131 locals recommend
Polynesian Spa
1000 Hinemoa StOverlooking Lake Rotorua, hot mineral pools 36-42C with stunning lake views.Great on a rainy day or after a day of biking or just relaxing after a long haul flight.
Parks & Nature
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
39 Waitomo Village RdLake Okareka Reserve and Walkway
62 Acacia RoadA lovely walk through the bird sanctuary