Silver Fern Studio - Local Knowledge Guidebook
Food scene
Urbano Bistro
289 Fenton StBest Coffee, Cakes & Award Winning Food.
Great Fresh Kebabs & Eskendars & other meals. New Clean Premises. Sit in or takeaway. Value for money. Next door to Pizza Hut & The Cheese-Cake shop.
Just Kebabs
223 Fenton StreetGreat Fresh Kebabs & Eskendars & other meals. New Clean Premises. Sit in or takeaway. Value for money. Next door to Pizza Hut & The Cheese-Cake shop.
Eat Street
Tutanekai StreetEAT STREET, filled with restaurants, bars & Lady Janes Ice-cream!
Devon Sea Foods
43 Devon StBest Fish & Chips in Rotorua & 5-7min drive from Silver Fern Studio. Take Away only.
St Pierres Sushi + Bento Bowl
1490 Amohau Street5 min walk from 'Sliver Fern Studio'. Sit in or take away.
Indoor or outdoor dining. Great food & service. Near Village Green & Eat Street.
29 locals recommend
Terrace Kitchen
1029 Tutanekai StIndoor or outdoor dining. Great food & service. Near Village Green & Eat Street.
The Farm Tour
171 Fairy Springs RdGreat reasonably priced Smorgasbord food onsite.
Best NZ Ice-cream - Located cnr 'Eat Street' & the Village Green/Rotorua Lake Front.
12 locals recommend
Lady Janes Ice Cream Parlour
1092 Tutanekai StBest NZ Ice-cream - Located cnr 'Eat Street' & the Village Green/Rotorua Lake Front.
Located in 'Eat Street' From the plant-based, gluten-free and non-dairy eaters, a stop at Atticus Finch is a must. The popular lunch and dinner spot is extra accommodating when it comes to different dietary requirements and serves up some tasty meals. Come dinner, chow-down on share plates with showstoppers like crispy mozzarella risotto balls, chargrilled miso prawns and the pulled pork roti on offer—cue drooling. Top it off with a sweet treat of peanut butter meringue torte and a tipple from their To Kill A Mockingbird-inspired cocktail menu—we're down for the Scout Sangria.
49 locals recommend
Atticus Finch
1106 Tutanekai StLocated in 'Eat Street' From the plant-based, gluten-free and non-dairy eaters, a stop at Atticus Finch is a must. The popular lunch and dinner spot is extra accommodating when it comes to different dietary requirements and serves up some tasty meals. Come dinner, chow-down on share plates with showstoppers like crispy mozzarella risotto balls, chargrilled miso prawns and the pulled pork roti on offer—cue drooling. Top it off with a sweet treat of peanut butter meringue torte and a tipple from their To Kill A Mockingbird-inspired cocktail menu—we're down for the Scout Sangria.
Kuirau Park - Saturday Market. 10 min walk or 3 min drive.
7 locals recommend
Rotary market at Kuirau Park
1371 Kuirau StKuirau Park - Saturday Market. 10 min walk or 3 min drive.
Rotorua Central Mall
1170 Amohau StRotorua Central Plaza & Food Court
Just a Gondola ride Away - Stratosfare Restaurant @ Skyline Skyrides - Known for its exquisite Seafood Buffet along with Traditional Buffet.
40 locals recommend
Stratosfare Restaurant
178 Fairy Springs RdJust a Gondola ride Away - Stratosfare Restaurant @ Skyline Skyrides - Known for its exquisite Seafood Buffet along with Traditional Buffet.
Capers Cafe + Store
1181 Eruera StGreat place!
Chimney Indian Restaurant
1280 Eruera StThe Fainting Goat
1154 Tutanekai StreetSoo Fresh & Delicious various Mexican foods. Clean, friendly, relaxed & cheerful environment.
El Burrito Mexican Bar & Grill
Soo Fresh & Delicious various Mexican foods. Clean, friendly, relaxed & cheerful environment.
The Factory Smokehouse and Grill
170 Old Taupo Rd7 min walk from Silver Fern Studio
Sightseeing
Thermal Mineral Hot soaking pools, choose your pool temperature & enjoy.
131 locals recommend
Polynesian Spa
1000 Hinemoa StThermal Mineral Hot soaking pools, choose your pool temperature & enjoy.
The museum is closed for Earthquake proofing. The rose gardens are still open & free & walk/drive down Sulphur point are still open.
57 locals recommend
Government Gardens
The museum is closed for Earthquake proofing. The rose gardens are still open & free & walk/drive down Sulphur point are still open.
World Famous free Redwoods access for walking biking.
Now with day/night lit up tree walks these for around $20PP
117 locals recommend
Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest
World Famous free Redwoods access for walking biking.
Now with day/night lit up tree walks these for around $20PP
Blue Lake
Nice Swim at the Blue Lake
ZORB™ Rotorua
525 Ngongotaha RdGondola Ride, to Food & other attractions like Luge ride & chair lift.
198 locals recommend
Skyline Rotorua
178 Fairy Springs RdGondola Ride, to Food & other attractions like Luge ride & chair lift.
Kerosene Creek
Old Waiotapu RoadFree warm swim. Wilderness experience.
Secret Spot Hot Tubs Rotorua
13/33 Waipa State Mill Rd
Mini Golf Rotorua
152 Fairy Springs RdSoo Cute & open at night with fairy lights
Kuirau Park - Free Hot Water 'foot Soak' & Mud pools for viewing. Beautifully landscaped paths & grassy areas with shade trees for site seeing or sitting & enjoying. (10min walk or 3 min drive away.)
41 locals recommend
Kuirau Park - Mud Pools
Kuirau StreetKuirau Park - Free Hot Water 'foot Soak' & Mud pools for viewing. Beautifully landscaped paths & grassy areas with shade trees for site seeing or sitting & enjoying. (10min walk or 3 min drive away.)
Rakai JADE
1234 Fenton StSouvenirs of Pounamu NZ Jade
Puawai Jade
1093 Tutanekai StSouvenirs
Get Steamy At This Geothermal Wonderland
Thousands of years in the making, Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland allows you to explore New Zealand's geothermal elements—which have been created because of volcanic activity unique to Rotorua. Located just 20 minutes out of Rotorua, you'll step into another world as you discover surreal scenes like the Lady Knox Geyser or the 'Gram-worthy technicolor Champagne Pool. Opt for a guided tour or simply wander at your own pace—cameras at the ready people.
57 locals recommend
Wai-O-Tapu
201 Waiotapu Loop RdGet Steamy At This Geothermal Wonderland
Thousands of years in the making, Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland allows you to explore New Zealand's geothermal elements—which have been created because of volcanic activity unique to Rotorua. Located just 20 minutes out of Rotorua, you'll step into another world as you discover surreal scenes like the Lady Knox Geyser or the 'Gram-worthy technicolor Champagne Pool. Opt for a guided tour or simply wander at your own pace—cameras at the ready people.
Spot A Kiwi (The Furry Kind)
We all know how rare it is to see our national icon up close and personal, and how important the work of breeding programmes are for the endangered birds. The team at Rainbow Springs Nature Park have hatched 1500 Kiwis and counting, and you can get the full experience by visiting the Kiwi Burrow. The lush grounds of the park make for a relaxed visit among native trees, and there are guided tours of the hatchery available to really marvel at the incredible work that's being done.
58 locals recommend
Rainbow Springs Nature Park
192 Fairy Springs RdSpot A Kiwi (The Furry Kind)
We all know how rare it is to see our national icon up close and personal, and how important the work of breeding programmes are for the endangered birds. The team at Rainbow Springs Nature Park have hatched 1500 Kiwis and counting, and you can get the full experience by visiting the Kiwi Burrow. The lush grounds of the park make for a relaxed visit among native trees, and there are guided tours of the hatchery available to really marvel at the incredible work that's being done.
Lakeland Queen Cruises
Memorial DriveRotorua Rafting
761 State Hwy 33Rainbow Springs Nature Park
192 Fairy Springs Rd