Guidebook for Rotorua

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Phil And Melva
Guidebook for Rotorua

Parks & Nature

This walk is up the Hamurana stream to the spring at its source. There are beautiful redwoods on the way also.
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Hamurana Springs Gardens & Golf Resort
773 Hamurana Rd
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This walk is up the Hamurana stream to the spring at its source. There are beautiful redwoods on the way also.
There are plenty of free walks in the redwoods but the commercial operation 'Redwoods Treewalk' is a must-do. It is a series of bridges up in the treetops which can be done during the day or at night (with lighting). Amazing experience!
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Redwoods Treewalk
Tarawera Road
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There are plenty of free walks in the redwoods but the commercial operation 'Redwoods Treewalk' is a must-do. It is a series of bridges up in the treetops which can be done during the day or at night (with lighting). Amazing experience!
The short trip to Blue Lake is well worth the effort. It's a great spot for a walk (path right around the lake), a swim or just time relaxing.
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Blue Lake
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The short trip to Blue Lake is well worth the effort. It's a great spot for a walk (path right around the lake), a swim or just time relaxing.
This is a park in the centre of Rotorua. It's a great place to see some thermal activity at no cost. There's even the opportunity to soak your feet in a thermal pool. On Saturday mornings there's a market also, held by the playground.
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Kuirau Park
Ranolf Street
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This is a park in the centre of Rotorua. It's a great place to see some thermal activity at no cost. There's even the opportunity to soak your feet in a thermal pool. On Saturday mornings there's a market also, held by the playground.
Mud bath available here. Plenty to see and do.
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Hells Gate Geothermal Park and Mud Bath Spa
351 State Hwy 30
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Mud bath available here. Plenty to see and do.

Everything Else

The greatest animal experience - up close and entertaining
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Agrodome
141 Western Rd
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The greatest animal experience - up close and entertaining
Great views over the lake and city, restaurant, cafe, fun options. Luge, sky swing, hang gliding, hydraulic diggers for kids, zip-line (flying fox), etc.
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Skyline Rotorua
178 Fairy Springs Rd
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Great views over the lake and city, restaurant, cafe, fun options. Luge, sky swing, hang gliding, hydraulic diggers for kids, zip-line (flying fox), etc.
This is a great place for adrenaline junkies!! There's a giant swing, jet boats, bungee jump, freefall extreme and Shweeb Racer. Fun for all the family!!
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Velocity Valley Adrenaline Park
1335 Paradise Valley Rd
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This is a great place for adrenaline junkies!! There's a giant swing, jet boats, bungee jump, freefall extreme and Shweeb Racer. Fun for all the family!!
Roll down a hill in a plastic ball!!! Heaps of fun!
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ZORB™ Rotorua
525 Ngongotaha Rd
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Roll down a hill in a plastic ball!!! Heaps of fun!

Arts & Culture

This museum is closed at present due to earthquake risk - structure issues, however the architecture is stunning and when it's open the museum displays are very interesting, particularly the displays regarding how the building was used in the past. The displays regarding Māori are extremely well done. The simulated earthquake room is also well worth spending time in. The view from the top of the building is great.
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Government Gardens
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This museum is closed at present due to earthquake risk - structure issues, however the architecture is stunning and when it's open the museum displays are very interesting, particularly the displays regarding how the building was used in the past. The displays regarding Māori are extremely well done. The simulated earthquake room is also well worth spending time in. The view from the top of the building is great.
Rotorua is the cultural capital of New Zealand. Visiting a place like this is a great opportunity to understand a little of the Māori culture.
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Mitai Maori Village
196 Fairy Springs Rd
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Rotorua is the cultural capital of New Zealand. Visiting a place like this is a great opportunity to understand a little of the Māori culture.
Plenty to see here. A combination of thermal activity and Māori culture. A great package.
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Te Puia Pohutu Geyser
20 Hemo Rd
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Plenty to see here. A combination of thermal activity and Māori culture. A great package.

Food scene

This is our 'go to' place to eat when we are in Rotorua. It's unique and has a great variety of food in large quantities.
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Fat Dog Cafe & Bar
1161 Arawa St
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This is our 'go to' place to eat when we are in Rotorua. It's unique and has a great variety of food in large quantities.
This is a great place to eat. The food and staff are amazing and there's an awesome view as well!!
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Stratosfare Restaurant
178 Fairy Springs Rd
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This is a great place to eat. The food and staff are amazing and there's an awesome view as well!!
Great variety of eating options available all along this street.
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Eat Street
Tutanekai Street
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Great variety of eating options available all along this street.
New Zealand burgers are yummy! This is the place to have a genuine New Zealand burger.
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BurgerFuel Fairy Springs
Fairy Springs Road
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New Zealand burgers are yummy! This is the place to have a genuine New Zealand burger.
Fancy a steak? Great food!
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Lone Star Cafe & Bar
1182 Whakaue St
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Fancy a steak? Great food!
This is a great place to eat if you are in Rotorua on a Thursday night. Amazing variety of options and a buzzing atmosphere.
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Rotorua Night Market
1029 Village Green
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This is a great place to eat if you are in Rotorua on a Thursday night. Amazing variety of options and a buzzing atmosphere.

Essentials

If you're in need of supplies this is our closest large supermarket.
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Countdown Fairy Springs
54 Fairy Springs Rd
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If you're in need of supplies this is our closest large supermarket.
Our closest supermarket - just 2 or 3 minutes drive.
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Four Square
1 Hall Rd
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Our closest supermarket - just 2 or 3 minutes drive.