Guidebook for Waikite Valley
Thermal Wonderland Park
Vouchers available at the Cottage for 10% discount
Great relaxing soak after a busy day. Located 100 metres from the cottage. Discount voucher available at the cottage. Safe swimming
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Thermale baden van Waikite Valley
648 Waikite Valley RdGreat relaxing soak after a busy day. Located 100 metres from the cottage. Discount voucher available at the cottage. Safe swimming
Rural golf at its best. 9 Hole golf course. Clubs to borrow at club and we have golf balls to use
Waikite Valley Golf Club Inc
Rural golf at its best. 9 Hole golf course. Clubs to borrow at club and we have golf balls to use
Orakei Korako Geothermisch Park & Grot
494 Orākei Kōrako RdTourist attraction
Free natural hot water spring for bathing. Please read safety signs for swimming. About 7 minute drive from the Cottage
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Kerosene Creek
Old Waiotapu RoadFree natural hot water spring for bathing. Please read safety signs for swimming. About 7 minute drive from the Cottage
The Huka falls. Also able to catch the Huka jet boat ride that take you up to the bottom of the falls
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Huka Falls station
The Huka falls. Also able to catch the Huka jet boat ride that take you up to the bottom of the falls
Thermal attraction and Lake Rotomahana cruise to the famous pink & white terraces after the Tarawera eruption
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Waimangu Vulkaanvallei
587 Waimangu RdThermal attraction and Lake Rotomahana cruise to the famous pink & white terraces after the Tarawera eruption
Great fishing and access by boat or taxi to natural hot water beach
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Totally Tarawera
opposite 100 Tarawera RdGreat fishing and access by boat or taxi to natural hot water beach
Polynesische Spa
1000 Hinemoa StPamper yourself or enjoy another hot swim
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
A must do for those avid trampers.
One of the 20 wonders of the world. We have discount vouchers at the Cottage on the fridge
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Wai-O-Tapu
201 Waiotapu Loop RdOne of the 20 wonders of the world. We have discount vouchers at the Cottage on the fridge
Blue Baths
Queens DriveCan also have a swim in this Ionic location in Rotorua
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
39 Waitomo Village RdHobbiton Movie Set station
501 Buckland RdFamous for the Lord of the Rings movies
Website http://www.railcruising.com/site/webpages/general/mamaku-express
Rail Cruising - Self drive rail cars
Website http://www.railcruising.com/site/webpages/general/mamaku-express
Where hot water meets cold in a natural running stream only 10 minutes drive from cottage. Very close to Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland
Hot And Cold
201 Waiotapu Loop Rd Where hot water meets cold in a natural running stream only 10 minutes drive from cottage. Very close to Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland
Everything Else
Waikite Valley Squash Racquets Club Inc
648 Waikite Valley RdCountry squash
Lake Ohakuri
Great boating not far away
Lake Taupo
Lake TerraceAbout a 40 minute drive
Lake Rerewhakaaitu
About 15 mins drive
Lake Rotoiti
Great boating
Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Bos
Great mountain biking tracks
Paeroa
Paragliding & Han-gliding heaven. Great thermal air. Many competitions held here
Free Natural Thermal Swimming pool travel to Butchers Pool 1.8km south of Reporoa township down broadlands road. Look for sign post.
Broadlands Road
Broadlands RoadFree Natural Thermal Swimming pool travel to Butchers Pool 1.8km south of Reporoa township down broadlands road. Look for sign post.
Parks & Nature
Government Gardens
Great relaxing place for a walk
Childrens Playground and lake front views. Also markets at the Lakefront are held regularly. To see dates go to website http://www.rotorua-travel-secrets.com/rotorua-markets.html
Lakefront
Childrens Playground and lake front views. Also markets at the Lakefront are held regularly. To see dates go to website http://www.rotorua-travel-secrets.com/rotorua-markets.html
Great trials only 7 minutes from us. Very close to Kersone Creek for a swim after. There are walking/biking trails with wonderful views. Website to look at is http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/bay-of-plenty/places/rainbow-mountain-and-waiotapu-scenic-reserves/things-to-do/rainbow-mountain-summit-track/
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Rainbow Mountain Scenic Reserve
Great trials only 7 minutes from us. Very close to Kersone Creek for a swim after. There are walking/biking trails with wonderful views. Website to look at is http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/bay-of-plenty/places/rainbow-mountain-and-waiotapu-scenic-reserves/things-to-do/rainbow-mountain-summit-track/
Hiking, bike and rail bikes or cart, jet boating adventures.
https://forgottenworldadventures.co.nz/
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Forgotten World Adventures
9 Hakiaha StHiking, bike and rail bikes or cart, jet boating adventures.
https://forgottenworldadventures.co.nz/
Great walks of many different distances in a peaceful natural environment.
Nightlights a must to see
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Redwoods Treewalk
Tarawera RoadGreat walks of many different distances in a peaceful natural environment.
Nightlights a must to see
Entertainment & Activities
Good mountain biking tracks for all abilities. They also hire bikes and accessories.
See website for details http://www.mtbrotorua.co.nz/
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Mountain Bike Rotorua
Waipa State Mill RoadGood mountain biking tracks for all abilities. They also hire bikes and accessories.
See website for details http://www.mtbrotorua.co.nz/
Skyline Rotorua
178 Fairy Springs RdGondolas, lugeing, and restaurant
Reading Cinemas
1281 Eruera StRainbow Springs Nature Park
192 Fairy Springs RdSee the kiwi and trout wildlife. Feeding allowed
Tenpin Rotovegas
24 Ward AveZORB™ Rotorua
525 Ngongotaha RdVelocity Valley Adrenaline Park
1335 Paradise Valley RdLots of activities for all ages
Mini Golf Rotorua
152 Fairy Springs RdMini Golf course
Ball Busters
Bubble soccer with you in a ball. Hilarious fun
Lots of activites for the family under one roof. Just opened in Dec 2016
http://www.motionentertainment.co.nz/
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Motion Entertainment Rotorua
366 Te Ngae RdLots of activites for the family under one roof. Just opened in Dec 2016
http://www.motionentertainment.co.nz/
Velocity Valley Adrenaline Park
1335 Paradise Valley RdLots of fun activities in one place
Food Scene
Yum Yum
Local Pub with bar meals and fish and chips. Menu at the cottage in the Eating Out folder
Waiotapu Tavern
2488 State Highway 5Local Pub with bar meals and fish and chips. Menu at the cottage in the Eating Out folder
Multiple restaurants and bars in a superb setting down by the Lake front
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Eat Street
Tutanekai StreetMultiple restaurants and bars in a superb setting down by the Lake front
Great place to try many different dishes from the variety of cultures living in Rotorua. Cooked fresh right in front of you by stall holders in the Rotorua city centre.
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Rotorua Rentals
1215 Amohia St Great place to try many different dishes from the variety of cultures living in Rotorua. Cooked fresh right in front of you by stall holders in the Rotorua city centre.
Terrace Kitchen
1029 Tutanekai StWonderful food, have to try the Wagu beef
Urbano Bistro
289 Fenton StGreat setting, not as busy as Eat Streat with crowds
Take a trip up the gondolas to the Restaurant above the city and enjoy the view. Smorgasbord meal.
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Stratosfare Restaurant
178 Fairy Springs RdTake a trip up the gondolas to the Restaurant above the city and enjoy the view. Smorgasbord meal.
Arts & Culture
Te Puia station
Authentic maori arts and crafts, village and shows.
Whakarewarewa - Het Levende Maori-dorp
17 Tryon StMaori village and Pohutu Geyser
Mitai Maori Village
196 Fairy Springs RdBlue Baths
Queens DriveShopping
Rotorua Central Mall
1170 Amohau StGreat stalls held on a regular basis. See website http://www.rotorua-travel-secrets.com/rotorua-markets
Soundshell Craft Market
Memorial DriveGreat stalls held on a regular basis. See website http://www.rotorua-travel-secrets.com/rotorua-markets