The Country House guidebook
Sightseeing
Agrodome
141 Western RdGreat for families. Close by.
On Paradise Valley Road.
Nature, Lions, farm animals.
Perfect for kids.
Picinc spots
31 habitants recommandent
Paradise Valley Springs
467 Paradise Valley RdOn Paradise Valley Road.
Nature, Lions, farm animals.
Perfect for kids.
Picinc spots
Skyline Rotorua
178 Fairy Springs RdPopular all ages.
Simply a must do - you'll spend a day
Daytime and Nightime. Open late in Summer
extremely popular, book a time. Expect queues.
Perfect any age.
150 habitants recommandent
Redwoods Treewalk
Tarawera RoadDaytime and Nightime. Open late in Summer
extremely popular, book a time. Expect queues.
Perfect any age.
Nature Tours
Close by on Paradise Valley Road. Home to NZ's Native Raptors/Birds of Prey. Affordable Charitable Trust.
Daily flying displays, great for the whole family, any age. Get up close with one of NZs most endangered birds, the Karearea, NZ Falcon.
See Barn Owls, Harrier Hawks and Ruru Morepork.
15 habitants recommandent
Wingspan National Bird of Prey Centre
1334 Paradise Valley RdClose by on Paradise Valley Road. Home to NZ's Native Raptors/Birds of Prey. Affordable Charitable Trust.
Daily flying displays, great for the whole family, any age. Get up close with one of NZs most endangered birds, the Karearea, NZ Falcon.
See Barn Owls, Harrier Hawks and Ruru Morepork.
Free activities
Free Trails under Redwoods and exotic trees. Network of trails for Walking, Biking, Mountain Biking, Dog walk areas, horseriding, Redwoods Treewalk (cost), isite
Long Mile Road
117 habitants recommandent
Forêt de Redwoods - Whakarewarewa
Free Trails under Redwoods and exotic trees. Network of trails for Walking, Biking, Mountain Biking, Dog walk areas, horseriding, Redwoods Treewalk (cost), isite
Long Mile Road
Popular small lake on Tarawera Road. 5.5km walk around lake. Trees, swimming, boating, walking, bike trails.
Dogs permitted. Busy in Summer. BBQ, public toilets/changing room.
51 habitants recommandent
Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake)
Tarawera RoadPopular small lake on Tarawera Road. 5.5km walk around lake. Trees, swimming, boating, walking, bike trails.
Dogs permitted. Busy in Summer. BBQ, public toilets/changing room.
Although the Tudor Towers/Rotorua Museum and Blue Baths are currently closed for earthquake strengthening, the Government Gardens is a beautiful place for a stroll.
57 habitants recommandent
Government Gardens
Although the Tudor Towers/Rotorua Museum and Blue Baths are currently closed for earthquake strengthening, the Government Gardens is a beautiful place for a stroll.
Rotorua has some of the best MTB trails in NZ. Accessed from the Waipa area just south of the city. Any age, any season. Grades 1-5+
The trails are free. For a cost you can hire a MTB or electric bike at the hub. Shuttles run daily from various locations in the forest (fee applies)
31 habitants recommandent
Mountain Bike Rotorua
Waipa State Mill RoadRotorua has some of the best MTB trails in NZ. Accessed from the Waipa area just south of the city. Any age, any season. Grades 1-5+
The trails are free. For a cost you can hire a MTB or electric bike at the hub. Shuttles run daily from various locations in the forest (fee applies)
City/town information
Rotorua is special for many reasons, and has been a popular visitor destination for generations.
What draws visitors to Rotorua depends of the visitor!
Its natural features : lakes, forests, rivers, streams
Geothermal activity: Rotorua is a spa town, geothermal natural valleys include Te Puia (Pohutu Geyser), Waiotapu, Waimangu, Hells Gate.
Maori Culture. Experience maori culture Te Puia, Mitai, Tamaki Tours.
Mountain Biking. Rotorua has the best dirt for making amazing MTB trails. The Redwoods accessed via Waipa Bike Hub is a must for any biker. Rotorua is NZ home to Crankworx, as part of an annual international MTB circuit with the best of the best riders.
Food. Rotorua is well serviced with restaurants. Start from Eat Streat in the evening, walk along Tutanekai Street for a great selection of restaurants. Thursday night markets on Tutanekai Street are popular with food stalls and local produce / products.
107 habitants recommandent
Rotorua
Rotorua is special for many reasons, and has been a popular visitor destination for generations.
What draws visitors to Rotorua depends of the visitor!
Its natural features : lakes, forests, rivers, streams
Geothermal activity: Rotorua is a spa town, geothermal natural valleys include Te Puia (Pohutu Geyser), Waiotapu, Waimangu, Hells Gate.
Maori Culture. Experience maori culture Te Puia, Mitai, Tamaki Tours.
Mountain Biking. Rotorua has the best dirt for making amazing MTB trails. The Redwoods accessed via Waipa Bike Hub is a must for any biker. Rotorua is NZ home to Crankworx, as part of an annual international MTB circuit with the best of the best riders.
Food. Rotorua is well serviced with restaurants. Start from Eat Streat in the evening, walk along Tutanekai Street for a great selection of restaurants. Thursday night markets on Tutanekai Street are popular with food stalls and local produce / products.
Food scene
Cafe open for breakfast, lunch into the afternoon.
Great coffee and good selection of food.
Close by in Ngongotaha Village
12 habitants recommandent
Cafe Dynasti
125A Ngongotaha RdCafe open for breakfast, lunch into the afternoon.
Great coffee and good selection of food.
Close by in Ngongotaha Village
Terrace Kitchen
1029 Tutanekai StIn the city. Lunch and Dinner (currently closed)
Eat Streat is a busy location in the evenings, bars, restaurants, Lady Jane's ice cream parlor
134 habitants recommandent
Eat Street
Tutanekai StreetEat Streat is a busy location in the evenings, bars, restaurants, Lady Jane's ice cream parlor
Located within Distinction Hotel on Fenton Street.
Small Japanese Yakitori restaurant.
Fast, clean, reasonable price, popular with locals, and seriously yum. Licensed.
Mr Yakitori Casual Dining Bar
390 Fenton StLocated within Distinction Hotel on Fenton Street.
Small Japanese Yakitori restaurant.
Fast, clean, reasonable price, popular with locals, and seriously yum. Licensed.
Located within the Rotorua Arts Village, an historic building near Government Gardens, Polynesian Spa and Millennium Hotel. Great little café serving breakfast, lunch and snacks. Outdoor seating, sunny deck area out the back. Food is consistently excellent, service also. A la carte menu, blackboard specials, cabinet food, espresso, smoothies.
18 habitants recommandent
The Arts Village
1240 Hinemaru StLocated within the Rotorua Arts Village, an historic building near Government Gardens, Polynesian Spa and Millennium Hotel. Great little café serving breakfast, lunch and snacks. Outdoor seating, sunny deck area out the back. Food is consistently excellent, service also. A la carte menu, blackboard specials, cabinet food, espresso, smoothies.
If you're looking for an upmarket, quality dining experience Regent Room is recommended. Consistently great food and service 5 stars.
The Regent Room Restaurant & Bar
1191 Pukaki StreetIf you're looking for an upmarket, quality dining experience Regent Room is recommended. Consistently great food and service 5 stars.
Day Spa
Friendly professional therapists.
Reasonable prices
Great massage!
Can get drinks and platters delivered from the bar.
Adults only area.
The Spa
1270 Hinemaru StFriendly professional therapists.
Reasonable prices
Great massage!
Can get drinks and platters delivered from the bar.
Adults only area.