Arias Guidebook for Rotorua
Food Scene
Simply the best buffet in town - huge range and top quality produce.
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Stratosfare Restaurant
178 Fairy Springs RdSimply the best buffet in town - huge range and top quality produce.
Herbs & Spice Thai Restaurant
1133 Eruera StBest Thai ever, not too hot, and the most lovely host!
Indian Star win awards for both their food AND service, year after year!
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Indian Star Tandoori Restaurant
1118 Tutanekai StIndian Star win awards for both their food AND service, year after year!
Parks & Nature
Violet Bonnington and Jubilee Track - just 500m up the road from Arias Farm, you will find a lovely nature loop up Mt Ngongotaha - either 3km or 6km harder options.
Lovely bird sanctuary in the forest, where rodents are actively controlled.
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Mount Ngongotaha Scenic Reserve
Mountain RoadLovely bird sanctuary in the forest, where rodents are actively controlled.
A great place to view genuine bubbling mud pools and thermal activity that is FREE. Beside the children's playground, there is even a foot spa to soak your feet in!
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Kuirau Park
Ranolf StreetA great place to view genuine bubbling mud pools and thermal activity that is FREE. Beside the children's playground, there is even a foot spa to soak your feet in!
Essentials
PAK'nSAVE Rotorua
Amohau StreetFor a great range of food at the lowest prices around.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great for families looking for an early pub-meal at good prices, and also for a few drinks and good music later on.
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Pig & Whistle, Historic Pub
1182 Tutanekai StGreat for families looking for an early pub-meal at good prices, and also for a few drinks and good music later on.