Guidebook for Rotorua
Sightseeing
Polynesian Spa is a developed geothermal spa facility in Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand. Local Māori acclaimed the therapeutic benefits of the water and bathed for centuries in the acidic pool 'Te Pupunitanga', now called Priest’s Bath.
131 locals recommend
Polynesian Spa
1000 Hinemoa StPolynesian Spa is a developed geothermal spa facility in Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand. Local Māori acclaimed the therapeutic benefits of the water and bathed for centuries in the acidic pool 'Te Pupunitanga', now called Priest’s Bath.
Waitomo is a village on the North Island of New Zealand. It’s known for its extensive underground cave systems. Thousands of glow-worms light up the Glowworm Caves. The vast Ruakuri Cave features waterfalls and limestone formations. West, Mangapohue Natural Bridge is a high limestone arch over Mangapohue Stream. Northeast of the village, Otorohanga Kiwi House shelters several species of the rare native kiwi bird.
44 locals recommend
Waitomo
Waitomo is a village on the North Island of New Zealand. It’s known for its extensive underground cave systems. Thousands of glow-worms light up the Glowworm Caves. The vast Ruakuri Cave features waterfalls and limestone formations. West, Mangapohue Natural Bridge is a high limestone arch over Mangapohue Stream. Northeast of the village, Otorohanga Kiwi House shelters several species of the rare native kiwi bird.
Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
1167 Fenton StArts & Culture
Waiotapu, also spelt Wai-O-Tapu is an active geothermal area at the southern end of the Okataina Volcanic Centre, just north of the Reporoa caldera, in New Zealand's Taupo Volcanic Zone. It is 27 kilometres south of Rotorua
57 locals recommend
Wai-O-Tapu
201 Waiotapu Loop RdWaiotapu, also spelt Wai-O-Tapu is an active geothermal area at the southern end of the Okataina Volcanic Centre, just north of the Reporoa caldera, in New Zealand's Taupo Volcanic Zone. It is 27 kilometres south of Rotorua
Parks & Nature
Amazing night walk, didn’t expect too much from walking high in the trees however it was surprisingly impressive and really fun. Recommend this on the “to do list” for Rotorua. One thing to note was those in wheelchairs wouldn’t be able to fully experience the high walk also carrying children is not allowed.
150 locals recommend
Redwoods Treewalk
Tarawera RoadAmazing night walk, didn’t expect too much from walking high in the trees however it was surprisingly impressive and really fun. Recommend this on the “to do list” for Rotorua. One thing to note was those in wheelchairs wouldn’t be able to fully experience the high walk also carrying children is not allowed.
Rainbow Springs Nature Park
192 Fairy Springs RdShopping
It opened in 1988 and is the best place in Rotorua to buy all your New Zealand products, gifts and souvenirs. There is a wide range of products, featuring exclusive brands and local goods.
7 locals recommend
Aotea Gifts Rotorua
1058 Eruera StIt opened in 1988 and is the best place in Rotorua to buy all your New Zealand products, gifts and souvenirs. There is a wide range of products, featuring exclusive brands and local goods.
Essentials
Countdown is a chain of mall for food and kitchen items. Fairy Spring is located on Fairy Spring road in Rotorua, New Zealand. You get all the food items, groceries, dairy products, vegetables, fruits, bakery products, wine, beer, and kitchen ware. Display of the goods is very good. Vegetables and fruits are fresh One stop place for kitchen shopping
36 locals recommend
Countdown Fairy Springs
54 Fairy Springs RdCountdown is a chain of mall for food and kitchen items. Fairy Spring is located on Fairy Spring road in Rotorua, New Zealand. You get all the food items, groceries, dairy products, vegetables, fruits, bakery products, wine, beer, and kitchen ware. Display of the goods is very good. Vegetables and fruits are fresh One stop place for kitchen shopping
Entertainment & Activities
Imagine being able to travel over 750 acres of native bush taking in the spectacular views over Lake Rotorua and beyond. Our Rotorua Adventure Playground trails are made from old forestry tracks dating back to the 1930s. Winding between totara, rewarewa and tawa trees, the native trees cast long shadows all along the trails. You can either ride at pace on our new 4×4 self drive buggies or take things a little slower in the four wheel drive buggies which will be driven by one of our professional guides. Whether you are after an adrenaline-filled off road experience, a stunning scenic horse trek or simply some fun with a gun claybird shooting, our Rotorua Adventure Playground is the place to
9 locals recommend
Adventure Playground
451 Ngongotaha RdImagine being able to travel over 750 acres of native bush taking in the spectacular views over Lake Rotorua and beyond. Our Rotorua Adventure Playground trails are made from old forestry tracks dating back to the 1930s. Winding between totara, rewarewa and tawa trees, the native trees cast long shadows all along the trails. You can either ride at pace on our new 4×4 self drive buggies or take things a little slower in the four wheel drive buggies which will be driven by one of our professional guides. Whether you are after an adrenaline-filled off road experience, a stunning scenic horse trek or simply some fun with a gun claybird shooting, our Rotorua Adventure Playground is the place to
Getting Around
This place is an absolute godsend. We came in to the airport extremely upset because another company had completely messed up our service. Hamish the manager went ABOVE AND BEYOND for us and we were both talking about how amazing he was days after we left. I've definitely found my company of choice and will never hire from anyone else again.
6 locals recommend
Hertz Car Rental Rotorua Airport
837 Te Ngae RdThis place is an absolute godsend. We came in to the airport extremely upset because another company had completely messed up our service. Hamish the manager went ABOVE AND BEYOND for us and we were both talking about how amazing he was days after we left. I've definitely found my company of choice and will never hire from anyone else again.