Ben’s guidebook
Food scene
Just down the road from us and famed for is cinnamon rolls Guidough’s is a great place to stop to grab a coffee, cake or pie.
9 locals recommend
Guidough’s
135 Springfield RdJust down the road from us and famed for is cinnamon rolls Guidough’s is a great place to stop to grab a coffee, cake or pie.
Very popular with locals and tourists, Capers caters for Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch and Dinner.
47 locals recommend
Capers Cafe + Store
1181 Eruera StVery popular with locals and tourists, Capers caters for Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch and Dinner.
If you didn’t know about this place you would never find it. A firm favourite with locals they serve great sandwiches, a foot long hot dog and great cronuts (croissant donut mix)
41 locals recommend
Ciabatta Cafe & Bakery
38 White St
If you didn’t know about this place you would never find it. A firm favourite with locals they serve great sandwiches, a foot long hot dog and great cronuts (croissant donut mix)
This is our favourite restaurant in Rotorua. It is a little more pricey but the food is excellent. A great combination of flavours served in a sharing tapas style.
49 locals recommend
Atticus Finch
1106 Tutanekai StThis is our favourite restaurant in Rotorua. It is a little more pricey but the food is excellent. A great combination of flavours served in a sharing tapas style.
Good quality reasonably priced pub grub. Pig and whistle caters to all tastes, with great atmosphere and often live music. In winter they run a great pub quiz.
48 locals recommend
Pig & Whistle, Historic Pub
1182 Tutanekai StGood quality reasonably priced pub grub. Pig and whistle caters to all tastes, with great atmosphere and often live music. In winter they run a great pub quiz.
Sightseeing
A 15km one way walk along the edge of Lake Tarawera either starting or ending at Hot Water beach. Please book one of the water taxis for the outward or return trip. The brochure is in the file with all the details of how to do this. There is a great natural hot pool just off the main walking track. Please ask either of us for the directions.
9 locals recommend
Tarawera Trail
1180 Tarawera RdA 15km one way walk along the edge of Lake Tarawera either starting or ending at Hot Water beach. Please book one of the water taxis for the outward or return trip. The brochure is in the file with all the details of how to do this. There is a great natural hot pool just off the main walking track. Please ask either of us for the directions.
Great Maori cultural experience with a the best Geyser in town and Kiwis to see. Would definitely recommend a visit
123 locals recommend
Te Puia station
Great Maori cultural experience with a the best Geyser in town and Kiwis to see. Would definitely recommend a visit
Mountain biking, Luge track, Restaurant and Bar with brilliant views over the city and lake.
198 locals recommend
Skyline Rotorua
178 Fairy Springs RdMountain biking, Luge track, Restaurant and Bar with brilliant views over the city and lake.
Extensive Mountain Bike park with trails to suit all abilities. Toilets, showers, hot tubs, bar and cafe all available for use.
25 locals recommend
Whakarewarewa Red Woods Mountain Bike Park
Extensive Mountain Bike park with trails to suit all abilities. Toilets, showers, hot tubs, bar and cafe all available for use.