Guidebook for Rotorua
Parks & Nature
This walk is up the Hamurana stream to the spring at its source. There are beautiful redwoods on the way also.
16 locals recommend
Hamurana Springs Gardens & Golf Resort
773 Hamurana RdThis walk is up the Hamurana stream to the spring at its source. There are beautiful redwoods on the way also.
There are plenty of free walks in the redwoods but the commercial operation 'Redwoods Treewalk' is a must-do. It is a series of bridges up in the treetops which can be done during the day or at night (with lighting). Amazing experience!
24 locals recommend
Redwoods Treewalk
Tarawera RoadThere are plenty of free walks in the redwoods but the commercial operation 'Redwoods Treewalk' is a must-do. It is a series of bridges up in the treetops which can be done during the day or at night (with lighting). Amazing experience!
The short trip to Blue Lake is well worth the effort. It's a great spot for a walk (path right around the lake), a swim or just time relaxing.
22 locals recommend
Blue Lake
The short trip to Blue Lake is well worth the effort. It's a great spot for a walk (path right around the lake), a swim or just time relaxing.
This is a park in the centre of Rotorua. It's a great place to see some thermal activity at no cost. There's even the opportunity to soak your feet in a thermal pool.
On Saturday mornings there's a market also, held by the playground.
59 locals recommend
Kuirau Park
Ranolf StreetThis is a park in the centre of Rotorua. It's a great place to see some thermal activity at no cost. There's even the opportunity to soak your feet in a thermal pool.
On Saturday mornings there's a market also, held by the playground.
Mud bath available here. Plenty to see and do.
54 locals recommend
Hells Gate Geothermal Park and Mud Bath Spa
351 State Hwy 30Mud bath available here. Plenty to see and do.
Everything Else
Agrodome
141 Western RdThe greatest animal experience - up close and entertaining
Great views over the lake and city, restaurant, cafe, fun options. Luge, sky swing, hang gliding, hydraulic diggers for kids, zip-line (flying fox), etc.
198 locals recommend
Skyline Rotorua
178 Fairy Springs RdGreat views over the lake and city, restaurant, cafe, fun options. Luge, sky swing, hang gliding, hydraulic diggers for kids, zip-line (flying fox), etc.
This is a great place for adrenaline junkies!! There's a giant swing, jet boats, bungee jump, freefall extreme and Shweeb Racer. Fun for all the family!!
31 locals recommend
Velocity Valley Adrenaline Park
1335 Paradise Valley RdThis is a great place for adrenaline junkies!! There's a giant swing, jet boats, bungee jump, freefall extreme and Shweeb Racer. Fun for all the family!!
ZORB™ Rotorua
525 Ngongotaha RdRoll down a hill in a plastic ball!!! Heaps of fun!
Arts & Culture
This museum is closed at present due to earthquake risk - structure issues, however the architecture is stunning and when it's open the museum displays are very interesting, particularly the displays regarding how the building was used in the past. The displays regarding Māori are extremely well done. The simulated earthquake room is also well worth spending time in. The view from the top of the building is great.
57 locals recommend
Government Gardens
This museum is closed at present due to earthquake risk - structure issues, however the architecture is stunning and when it's open the museum displays are very interesting, particularly the displays regarding how the building was used in the past. The displays regarding Māori are extremely well done. The simulated earthquake room is also well worth spending time in. The view from the top of the building is great.
Rotorua is the cultural capital of New Zealand. Visiting a place like this is a great opportunity to understand a little of the Māori culture.
68 locals recommend
Mitai Maori Village
196 Fairy Springs RdRotorua is the cultural capital of New Zealand. Visiting a place like this is a great opportunity to understand a little of the Māori culture.
Plenty to see here. A combination of thermal activity and Māori culture. A great package.
21 locals recommend
Te Puia Pohutu Geyser
20 Hemo RdPlenty to see here. A combination of thermal activity and Māori culture. A great package.
Food scene
This is our 'go to' place to eat when we are in Rotorua. It's unique and has a great variety of food in large quantities.
27 locals recommend
Fat Dog Cafe & Bar
1161 Arawa StThis is our 'go to' place to eat when we are in Rotorua. It's unique and has a great variety of food in large quantities.
This is a great place to eat. The food and staff are amazing and there's an awesome view as well!!
40 locals recommend
Stratosfare Restaurant
178 Fairy Springs RdThis is a great place to eat. The food and staff are amazing and there's an awesome view as well!!
Eat Street
Tutanekai StreetGreat variety of eating options available all along this street.
New Zealand burgers are yummy! This is the place to have a genuine New Zealand burger.
8 locals recommend
BurgerFuel Fairy Springs
Fairy Springs RoadNew Zealand burgers are yummy! This is the place to have a genuine New Zealand burger.
Lone Star Cafe & Bar
1182 Whakaue StFancy a steak? Great food!
This is a great place to eat if you are in Rotorua on a Thursday night. Amazing variety of options and a buzzing atmosphere.
35 locals recommend
Rotorua Night Market
1029 Village GreenThis is a great place to eat if you are in Rotorua on a Thursday night. Amazing variety of options and a buzzing atmosphere.
Essentials
If you're in need of supplies this is our closest large supermarket.
36 locals recommend
Countdown Fairy Springs
54 Fairy Springs RdIf you're in need of supplies this is our closest large supermarket.
Four Square
1 Hall RdOur closest supermarket - just 2 or 3 minutes drive.