Local attractions - yet to be updated for post-covid closures & changes
Entertainment & Activities
Fabulous hot pools... I like to visit first thing in the morning or late at night. The pools are are open until 11pm so a great way to relax and unwind after a day of sightseeing. Enjoyable even in winter, the changing rooms have heated flooring and fabulous hot showers. Grab some spare towels from our hot water cupboard so you don't need to hire towels at the Spa.
131 locals recommend
Polynesian Spa
1000 Hinemoa StFabulous hot pools... I like to visit first thing in the morning or late at night. The pools are are open until 11pm so a great way to relax and unwind after a day of sightseeing. Enjoyable even in winter, the changing rooms have heated flooring and fabulous hot showers. Grab some spare towels from our hot water cupboard so you don't need to hire towels at the Spa.
Ticked the sports & recreation box for this but even if you're not into "luging", it is still worth a visit just for the fabulous views on a nice day and the fabulous food at Stratosfare...
198 locals recommend
Skyline Rotorua
178 Fairy Springs RdTicked the sports & recreation box for this but even if you're not into "luging", it is still worth a visit just for the fabulous views on a nice day and the fabulous food at Stratosfare...
fabulously relaxing destination just 20 minutes south of Rotorua
66 locals recommend
Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
648 Waikite Valley Rdfabulously relaxing destination just 20 minutes south of Rotorua
Essentials
Our nearest supermarket is walking distance if you don't have a lot to carry. Also sells beer and wine. Open everyday from 7am - 10pm.
36 locals recommend
Countdown Fairy Springs
54 Fairy Springs RdOur nearest supermarket is walking distance if you don't have a lot to carry. Also sells beer and wine. Open everyday from 7am - 10pm.
This laundromat is a few doors along at the back of the supermarket... DIY or handy for dropping off a bag of dirty clothes and picking them up later all clean, dry and folded.
Mon-Fri 7.30am - 7.30pm
Sat-Sun 8am - 7pm
Sunshine Laundromat
13 Maisey PlThis laundromat is a few doors along at the back of the supermarket... DIY or handy for dropping off a bag of dirty clothes and picking them up later all clean, dry and folded.
Mon-Fri 7.30am - 7.30pm
Sat-Sun 8am - 7pm
Arts & Culture
Recent guests have said the concert and hangi were both fabulous...
68 locals recommend
Mitai Maori Village
196 Fairy Springs RdRecent guests have said the concert and hangi were both fabulous...
Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village
17 Tryon Stan authentic Maori village :)
Parks & Nature
If you don't have enough time to do a tour at Whakarewarewa, check out this park for a quick looksee at bubbling mud. Entrance is free and it does have some foot pools also.
41 locals recommend
Kuirau Park - Mud Pools
Kuirau StreetIf you don't have enough time to do a tour at Whakarewarewa, check out this park for a quick looksee at bubbling mud. Entrance is free and it does have some foot pools also.
great for young children (especially the Big Splash ride) and the showcases for viewing native creatures
58 locals recommend
Rainbow Springs Nature Park
192 Fairy Springs Rdgreat for young children (especially the Big Splash ride) and the showcases for viewing native creatures
Hells Gate Geothermal Park and Mud Bath Spa
351 State Hwy 30fabulous place for an easy afternoon stroll before or after a snack at Okere Falls Cafe
Okere Falls Track, Okere Falls 3074, New Zealand
fabulous place for an easy afternoon stroll before or after a snack at Okere Falls Cafe
Food Scene
Whenever I have visitors, we like to enjoy a leisurely drive to the Landing via the Blue and Green Lakes, maybe stopover en route at a tiny museum called The Buried Village, then head out to the Landing Lake Tarawera... great place for a pizza and a glass of wine.
18 locals recommend
The Landing Cafe
1380 Tarawera RdWhenever I have visitors, we like to enjoy a leisurely drive to the Landing via the Blue and Green Lakes, maybe stopover en route at a tiny museum called The Buried Village, then head out to the Landing Lake Tarawera... great place for a pizza and a glass of wine.
Ciabatta Cafe & Bakery
38 White StShadehouse Cafe
147 Sala Stlovely relaxing environment located at the back of Palmers Garden Centre
beautiful environment in the outdoor eating area, fabulous food on offer
53 locals recommend
Okere Falls Store
757A State Hwy 33beautiful environment in the outdoor eating area, fabulous food on offer