Tilly's and Cindy's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Toplice Waikite Valley
648 Waikite Valley RdGreat family atmosphere and close by.
Medium level fitness, beautiful views at the top, and plenty of geothermal sights along the way
13 preporuka/e lokalaca
Rainbow Mountain Scenic Reserve
Medium level fitness, beautiful views at the top, and plenty of geothermal sights along the way
varied activities all in one place, beautiful views of Lake Rotorua. Recommend the clay bird shooting!
9 preporuka/e lokalaca
Adventure Playground
451 Ngongotaha Rdvaried activities all in one place, beautiful views of Lake Rotorua. Recommend the clay bird shooting!
A must-do when coming to Rotorua. Great place to eat with fantastic views, and the luge is a classic family activity. The skyswing is great if you're an adrenaline junkie.
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Skyline Rotorua
178 Fairy Springs RdA must-do when coming to Rotorua. Great place to eat with fantastic views, and the luge is a classic family activity. The skyswing is great if you're an adrenaline junkie.
Very family friendly. Lots of indoor activities all in one place.
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Motion Entertainment Rotorua
366 Te Ngae RdVery family friendly. Lots of indoor activities all in one place.
If you're wanting to relax and indulge, this is a great place. Also has indoor pools for the kids.
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Polinezijski spa
1000 Hinemoa StIf you're wanting to relax and indulge, this is a great place. Also has indoor pools for the kids.
Has a great playground and pony rides available on the weekend. Lights up at night!
13 preporuka/e lokalaca
Rotorua Lakefront Boardwalk
Lakefront DriveHas a great playground and pony rides available on the weekend. Lights up at night!
Mitai Maori selo
196 Fairy Springs RdIf you're after a Maori experience, this is a great one.
Mini Golf Rotorua
152 Fairy Springs RdPretty lights at night and cute bunnies!
Closed at the moment, but it's a pretty building to look at while you're in the government gardens.
12 preporuka/e lokalaca
Blue Baths
Queens DriveClosed at the moment, but it's a pretty building to look at while you're in the government gardens.
Hells Gate Geotermalni park i Spa centar za blato kupke
351 State Hwy 30Rotorua Central Mall
1170 Amohau StGreat shopping options and a food court.
Great for the adventurous type. If you're not into rafting the waterfall yourself, there's a short, easy walk you can do to watch other people do it :)
14 preporuka/e lokalaca
Kaituna Cascades Rafting Company
18 Okere Falls RdGreat for the adventurous type. If you're not into rafting the waterfall yourself, there's a short, easy walk you can do to watch other people do it :)
Buried Village
Beautiful gardens with a playground option for the kids.
11 preporuka/e lokalaca
Vladini vrtovi i termalni
9 Queens DrBeautiful gardens with a playground option for the kids.
Awesome, relaxing place for couples, or if you're wanting a soak after mountain biking. Eats and drinks available.
40 preporuka/e lokalaca
Tajno mjesto Toplice Rotorua
13/33 Waipa State Mill RdAwesome, relaxing place for couples, or if you're wanting a soak after mountain biking. Eats and drinks available.
Great experience for cat lovers! You'll fall in love and want to take them all home with you.
Fancy Meow Cat Cafe
1210 Arawa StGreat experience for cat lovers! You'll fall in love and want to take them all home with you.
Great, free, geothermally heated stream and mini waterfall. Don't go if it's been raining or the water will be cold. Very near Rainbow Mountain, so you can do both in a day!
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Kerosene Creek
Old Waiotapu RoadGreat, free, geothermally heated stream and mini waterfall. Don't go if it's been raining or the water will be cold. Very near Rainbow Mountain, so you can do both in a day!
One of the many beautiful lakes Rotorua is famous for. There's also a great family walk that takes you around the lake.
Lake Tikitapu Scenic Reserve
One of the many beautiful lakes Rotorua is famous for. There's also a great family walk that takes you around the lake.
Boyes Beach
73 Millar RdAnother awesome, family-friendly lake. Great for swimming!
NZ Maori Arts & Crafts Institute - Te Puia
20 Hemo RdHome to the biggest geyser in the southern hemisphere!
Whakarewarewa - Živi Maori selo
17 Tryon StZorbing was invented in Rotorua, so what better place to do it! Close to Adventure Playground and Skyline so you can knock out a few things in one day.
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ZORB™ Rotorua
525 Ngongotaha RdZorbing was invented in Rotorua, so what better place to do it! Close to Adventure Playground and Skyline so you can knock out a few things in one day.
Gives you a glimpse into New Zealand farming. Awesome experience for the kids!
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Agrodome
141 Western RdGives you a glimpse into New Zealand farming. Awesome experience for the kids!
Great playground and easy walk. You can see plenty of geothermal activity for free!
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Kuirau park
Ranolf StreetGreat playground and easy walk. You can see plenty of geothermal activity for free!
Reading Cinemas
1281 Eruera StAnother must-must do while you're in the area. Beautiful walks for all different levels of fitness. Book in for the tree walk to experience the forest on a different level!
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Redwoods - Šuma Whakarewarewa
Another must-must do while you're in the area. Beautiful walks for all different levels of fitness. Book in for the tree walk to experience the forest on a different level!
Get up close and personal with birds of prey!
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Wingspan National Bird of Prey Centre
1334 Paradise Valley RdGet up close and personal with birds of prey!
Wai-O-Tapu
201 Waiotapu Loop RdVelocity Valley Adrenaline Park
1335 Paradise Valley RdAnother thrill seekers paradise.
Prodrive Golf Rotorua - Government Gardens
Great driving range if you want to practice your swing!
Great rock climbing place and small, intimate cinema. Do one or both!
12 preporuka/e lokalaca
The Wall and Basement Cinema
1140 Hinemoa StGreat rock climbing place and small, intimate cinema. Do one or both!
Zombieland Paintball and Laser Tag
Really fun activities to do with a group. Lasertag and Paintball.
Hot And Cold
201 Waiotapu Loop RdAnother option for soaking in a geothermally heated river.
Church
If you want to head to church while you're on holiday. This is a great one. Non-denominational. Service starts at 10am every Sunday.
C3 Church Rotorua
If you want to head to church while you're on holiday. This is a great one. Non-denominational. Service starts at 10am every Sunday.
Rotorua Bible Baptist Church
A more traditional church. Service starts at 10am on Sundays.
Food Scene
Delicious food, great atmosphere. The platters are fantastic.
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The Fainting Goat
1154 Tutanekai StreetDelicious food, great atmosphere. The platters are fantastic.
Stratosfare Restaurant
178 Fairy Springs RdFine dining buffet with sensational views!
Awesome ice cream parlour by the lake front. At the end of eat streat so you can stop by there for dessert!
12 preporuka/e lokalaca
Lady Janes Ice Cream Parlour
1092 Tutanekai StAwesome ice cream parlour by the lake front. At the end of eat streat so you can stop by there for dessert!
Craft Bar And Kitchen
1115 Tutanekai StCasual vibes, great food with plenty of options.
Urbano Bistro
289 Fenton StMore of a fine dining experience. Incredible food!
Great atmosphere, the dumplings are delish! Often has live music.
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Rotorua Night Market
1029 Village GreenGreat atmosphere, the dumplings are delish! Often has live music.
Yum pub food. Relaxed atmosphere. Beautiful building as well! Check out times for fun quiz nights, always a great experience with friends.
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Pig & Whistle, Historic Pub
1182 Tutanekai StYum pub food. Relaxed atmosphere. Beautiful building as well! Check out times for fun quiz nights, always a great experience with friends.
Eat Street
Tutanekai StreetLots of restaurant options.
Yum food and a cool vibe. Right next to the Fainting Goat restaurant.
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Fat Dog Cafe & Bar
1161 Arawa StYum food and a cool vibe. Right next to the Fainting Goat restaurant.
Pātaka Kai
At Te Puia. Serves Hangi.
Great place to buy local produce on Saturday mornings.
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Rotary market at Kuirau Park
1371 Kuirau StGreat place to buy local produce on Saturday mornings.
The Factory Smokehouse and Grill
170 Old Taupo RdCasual vibes
Saigon '60s
1205 Fenton StFantasic Vietnamese food. One of our regular places.
Katsubi Restaurant & Sushi Bar
1123 Eruera StCapers Cafe + Store
1181 Eruera StLe Cafe De Paris
1206 Hinemoa StSpring festival dumpling
1240 Fenton StSt Pierres Sushi & Bento Bowl (Rotorua)
BurgerFuel Fairy Springs
Fairy Springs RoadMountain Biking
Whakarewarewa Red Woods Mountain Bike Park
Crankworx Rotorua finish chorale
Rainbow Mountain Scenic Reserve
Moerangi, Bay of Plenty 3079, Novi Zeland
Green Lake Mountain Bike Track Lookout