Guidebook for Rotorua
Essentials
New World Westend
247 Old Taupo RdClosest supermarket to our place.
PAK'nSAVE Rotorua
Amohau StreetLarger supermarket in town.
Getting Around
77 Pegasus Dr
Closest bus stop.
Last bus leaves Rotorua CBD at 6:00pm.
Entertainment & Activities
Waipa State Mill Road
Waipa State Mill RoadRotorua's famous bike tracks start here.
Skyline Rotorua
178 Fairy Springs RdLugging, mountain biking, great views and more.
Our favorite hot pools. These are located 30 minutes out of town and you will need your own transport to get there. They are in the middle of no where, cheaper than the town pools and usually more quiet. They have a restaurant and sell beer, what more could you want?
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Izindawo zokuphumula ze-Waikite Valley
648 Waikite Valley RdOur favorite hot pools. These are located 30 minutes out of town and you will need your own transport to get there. They are in the middle of no where, cheaper than the town pools and usually more quiet. They have a restaurant and sell beer, what more could you want?
Parks & Nature
There are several walks you can do in the Redwoods from 30 minutes to 6 hours.
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Redwoods Treewalk
Tarawera RoadThere are several walks you can do in the Redwoods from 30 minutes to 6 hours.
Kuirau Park
Ranolf StreetGet a glimpse of some mud in action.
Small walking trail around the redwoods by the Hamurana springs. My wife, Kelly, grew up near these springs and it's another one of our favorite places. The springs are freezing, but I'd challenge anyone to take a drive in summer.
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Hamurana Springs Gardens & Golf Resort
773 Hamurana RdSmall walking trail around the redwoods by the Hamurana springs. My wife, Kelly, grew up near these springs and it's another one of our favorite places. The springs are freezing, but I'd challenge anyone to take a drive in summer.
Sightseeing
Ohinemutu is idyllic on a fine day. From the well cared for wharenui (Maori meeting house) to the Saint. Faith's Anglican Church and the geothermal activity.
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Ohinemutu
Ohinemutu is idyllic on a fine day. From the well cared for wharenui (Maori meeting house) to the Saint. Faith's Anglican Church and the geothermal activity.
Blue Baths
Queens DriveBeautiful old bath house.
Sulphur Point
Hatupatu DriveAnother place to view Rotorua's geothermal activity.
Mountain Road
Mountain RoadOn a fine day, drive up to the top and get a full view of Rotorua for free.
Food Scene
Yummy breakfast and beautiful views over Ohinemutu village.
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Third Place Café Rotorua
35 Lake RdYummy breakfast and beautiful views over Ohinemutu village.
Eat Street
Tutanekai StreetRotorua's Eat Streat has several restaurants to try.
The local Night Market is on every Thursday from 5pm in the center of town. We enjoy trying a bit of everything but our favorite dish is probably the Poutine; our Canadian friend assures us it is pretty authentic.
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Rotorua Night Market
1029 Village GreenThe local Night Market is on every Thursday from 5pm in the center of town. We enjoy trying a bit of everything but our favorite dish is probably the Poutine; our Canadian friend assures us it is pretty authentic.