Piet's Guideb.ook
Adventure
Build lifetime memories
My friend Blue is the owner and he sometimes makes special concessions if you tell him where you are staying and mention my name. Email him to book online and ensure your spot. For the less adventurous guests, we have a couple of sit on kayaks which you can use at no extra charge on calmer waters. Both Lake Rotorua and Lake Rotoiti are easily accessible via the Ohau Channel which you can see from our sunporch.
14 locals recommend
Kaituna Cascades Rafting Company
18 Okere Falls RdMy friend Blue is the owner and he sometimes makes special concessions if you tell him where you are staying and mention my name. Email him to book online and ensure your spot. For the less adventurous guests, we have a couple of sit on kayaks which you can use at no extra charge on calmer waters. Both Lake Rotorua and Lake Rotoiti are easily accessible via the Ohau Channel which you can see from our sunporch.
Amazing view from restaurant at the top of the gondolas. Luge ride down available. Kiwi hatcheries next door.
198 locals recommend
Skyline Rotorua
178 Fairy Springs RdAmazing view from restaurant at the top of the gondolas. Luge ride down available. Kiwi hatcheries next door.
Rotorua Ziplines
Only 5 minutes down the road from us
Easy grade 1-3 trails for our two bikes for complimentary use. Hire bikes available for the more adventurous guests.
Too far to Redwoods? Many forestry trails are near us for easy, peaceful rides to refresh the soul.
Redwoods Cycleway
Easy grade 1-3 trails for our two bikes for complimentary use. Hire bikes available for the more adventurous guests.
Too far to Redwoods? Many forestry trails are near us for easy, peaceful rides to refresh the soul.
Food scene
The craft bakery owned and operated by my friends Alex and Sue who live a few houses down our street. Very popular coffee cafe especially on Saturday mornings.
41 locals recommend
Ciabatta Cafe & Bakery
38 White StThe craft bakery owned and operated by my friends Alex and Sue who live a few houses down our street. Very popular coffee cafe especially on Saturday mornings.
Sightseeing
Amazing clear water nature reserve. Maintained by a local family. Hamurana also boasts a beautiful lakeside beach and walkway, a country store, and a boatramp.
43 locals recommend
Hamurana Springs Nature Reserve
773 Hamurana RdAmazing clear water nature reserve. Maintained by a local family. Hamurana also boasts a beautiful lakeside beach and walkway, a country store, and a boatramp.
Amazing 100 year old giant trees, some clinging to cliff edges others sheltering you from the wind and sun. Biking and walking tracks, treetop walks, night time walks. A peaceful breath of fresh air right in the city. There are unofficial biking trails and forestry walks close to our BnB, not first requiring a drive.
117 locals recommend
Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest
Amazing 100 year old giant trees, some clinging to cliff edges others sheltering you from the wind and sun. Biking and walking tracks, treetop walks, night time walks. A peaceful breath of fresh air right in the city. There are unofficial biking trails and forestry walks close to our BnB, not first requiring a drive.
The original Rotorua rourist attraction. Geysers, hot pools, concert, hangi, souvenirs
40 locals recommend
Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village
17 Tryon StThe original Rotorua rourist attraction. Geysers, hot pools, concert, hangi, souvenirs
About 15 minutes away by car. HELLS GATE - VISIT IT ONCE IN THIS LIFE, AVOID IT AT ALL COSTS IN THE NEXT
54 locals recommend
Hells Gate Geothermal Park and Mud Bath Spa
351 State Hwy 30About 15 minutes away by car. HELLS GATE - VISIT IT ONCE IN THIS LIFE, AVOID IT AT ALL COSTS IN THE NEXT
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Thursday evening street market
Eat Street Tutanekai St in the CBD
Ways to save
Saturday morning market
Every week in Kuirau Park
Getting around
We have 4 basic mountain bikes for complimentary use.
Suitable for road use, eg to visit Okere Falls for rafting or zipline.
Also suitable for nearby trails (grade 1-3) or Redwood Forest