Ellen's Guidebook

Ellen
Ellen's Guidebook

Adventure activities

Exciting activities to really enjoy Rotorua and get your blood pumping
Enjoy rafting the Kaituna River with local guides. Owned by a local who I grew up with and has won numerous world titles for white water kayaking. A real day of run!
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Rotorua Rafting
761 State Hwy 33
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Enjoy rafting the Kaituna River with local guides. Owned by a local who I grew up with and has won numerous world titles for white water kayaking. A real day of run!
A great local company helping to clear the area of pests and improve native forest. Would highly recommend.
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Rotorua Rafting
761 State Hwy 33
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A great local company helping to clear the area of pests and improve native forest. Would highly recommend.
A family activity. Catch the gondola to the top for a wine tasting, smorgasbord dinner or a couple of luge rides. Guaranteed fun
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天際線羅托魯瓦
178 Fairy Springs Rd
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A family activity. Catch the gondola to the top for a wine tasting, smorgasbord dinner or a couple of luge rides. Guaranteed fun
Guaranteed to be a one of a kind experience. Choose to be strapped in or washed around in water as you roll down a hill at speed.
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ZORB™ Rotorua
525 Ngongotaha Rd
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Guaranteed to be a one of a kind experience. Choose to be strapped in or washed around in water as you roll down a hill at speed.
Cute wee mini golf for the whole family with the added bonus of cute bunnies to cuddle.
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Mini Golf Rotorua
152 Fairy Springs Rd
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Cute wee mini golf for the whole family with the added bonus of cute bunnies to cuddle.
An awesome local company based at Okere Falls. Made up of 4 zip lines through the forest and over the famous Kaituna River. Speeds of up to 40km/hr with the longest zip line of 236m. Learn about the local land and culture and plant a native tree to leave your legacy.
Rotorua Ziplines
An awesome local company based at Okere Falls. Made up of 4 zip lines through the forest and over the famous Kaituna River. Speeds of up to 40km/hr with the longest zip line of 236m. Learn about the local land and culture and plant a native tree to leave your legacy.
Choose your thrill- off-road 4x4 bush safari, race line karting, jet boating and all the fun.
Off Road NZ
193 Amoore Rd
Choose your thrill- off-road 4x4 bush safari, race line karting, jet boating and all the fun.
As you would expect this place has a few activities to get your heart rate pumping. Jet boating, sky swing, freefall extreme, and freestyle airbag to name a few!
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Velocity Valley Adrenaline Park
1335 Paradise Valley Rd
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As you would expect this place has a few activities to get your heart rate pumping. Jet boating, sky swing, freefall extreme, and freestyle airbag to name a few!
Have you ever luged down a grade 3 river? Not for the faint hearted this 3hour adventure calls out to the water lovers.
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Have you ever luged down a grade 3 river? Not for the faint hearted this 3hour adventure calls out to the water lovers.

Food scene

An excellent dog friendly café and restaurant with yummy wood fired pizzas, $10 margarita Fridays and general good feel. There is outside seating for when it’s lovely and sunny and an indoor option if the weather isn’t good. Perfect for a hot or cold drink after a walk or bike ride in the Redwoods freest.
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Eastwood
Longmile Road
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An excellent dog friendly café and restaurant with yummy wood fired pizzas, $10 margarita Fridays and general good feel. There is outside seating for when it’s lovely and sunny and an indoor option if the weather isn’t good. Perfect for a hot or cold drink after a walk or bike ride in the Redwoods freest.
Sample NZ’s best toastie, enjoy a craft beer in the sun before going for a walk to the nearby Kaituna River. Dogs welcome
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Okere Falls Store
757A State Hwy 33
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Sample NZ’s best toastie, enjoy a craft beer in the sun before going for a walk to the nearby Kaituna River. Dogs welcome
Wood fired pizzas, yummy cocktails and food platters that need to be seen to be believed.
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The Fainting Goat
1154 Tutanekai Street
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Wood fired pizzas, yummy cocktails and food platters that need to be seen to be believed.
Dog friendly café in town with yummy cabinet food and a menu.
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Fat Dog Cafe & Bar
1161 Arawa St
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Dog friendly café in town with yummy cabinet food and a menu.
Lots of eateries, live music and homemade gifts. Try the Filipino pork!
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Rotorua Night Market
1029 Village Green
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Lots of eateries, live music and homemade gifts. Try the Filipino pork!
Yummy paua patties, plants for sale and a good Saturday market
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Rotary market at Kuirau Park
1371 Kuirau St
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Yummy paua patties, plants for sale and a good Saturday market
Yummy tapas bar with a great drinks list
Poco Tapas and Wine
Yummy tapas bar with a great drinks list
Delicious tapas restaurant on eat street.
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Atticus Finch
1106 Tutanekai St
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Delicious tapas restaurant on eat street.
A pedestrian street with multiple restaurants on offer. Thai, Italian, Indian, steak house, brew bars, classic cuisine. Finish your night off with an ice cream from Lady Jane’s.
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Eat Street
Tutanekai Street
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A pedestrian street with multiple restaurants on offer. Thai, Italian, Indian, steak house, brew bars, classic cuisine. Finish your night off with an ice cream from Lady Jane’s.
Delicious bakery with fresh bread and yum sandwiches. Pastries are on point!
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Ciabatta Cafe & Bakery
38 White St
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Delicious bakery with fresh bread and yum sandwiches. Pastries are on point!
Delicious fresh bread, donuts and cinnamon scrolls
Guidough's Bakery
139 Ranolf St
Delicious fresh bread, donuts and cinnamon scrolls
Lovely fine dining restaurant with a great breakfast menu.
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Urbano Bistro
289 Fenton St
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Lovely fine dining restaurant with a great breakfast menu.
The Brook is an outstanding and intimate restaurant. Reasonable prices and a seasonal menu. Run by a husband and wife it has a real family feel and delicious food. I recommend the Laksa for a taste sensation.
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The Brook is an outstanding and intimate restaurant. Reasonable prices and a seasonal menu. Run by a husband and wife it has a real family feel and delicious food. I recommend the Laksa for a taste sensation.
Walking distance from Kowhai Cottage and a classic Italian menu. Yum wood fired pizzas, good steak and pasta and of course wine to wash it down. Always leave room for dessert!
Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
Walking distance from Kowhai Cottage and a classic Italian menu. Yum wood fired pizzas, good steak and pasta and of course wine to wash it down. Always leave room for dessert!
Delicious South American cuisine. Small family owned restaurant that is worth the booking in advance condition.
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Sabroso Restaurant
1184 Haupapa St
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Delicious South American cuisine. Small family owned restaurant that is worth the booking in advance condition.
Don’t let appearances deceive you. This is a wee treasure in Rotorua run by a local Māori chef who creates absolute delights that incorporate Aotearoa (NZ) inspired food. A real treat and guaranteed to be a success. Quite a small venue so book ahead if you can. Signature dishes include Creamed Paua Ravioli, Fried Bread Bites, Cadbury Caramellow Mousse, and Smoked Kahawai with Watercress Croquettes. Native Aotearoa plants like Horopito, Karengo, and Kawakawa are used to create unique flavors, also found in the gin collection.
ANI's Gin Bar and Tapas
Don’t let appearances deceive you. This is a wee treasure in Rotorua run by a local Māori chef who creates absolute delights that incorporate Aotearoa (NZ) inspired food. A real treat and guaranteed to be a success. Quite a small venue so book ahead if you can. Signature dishes include Creamed Paua Ravioli, Fried Bread Bites, Cadbury Caramellow Mousse, and Smoked Kahawai with Watercress Croquettes. Native Aotearoa plants like Horopito, Karengo, and Kawakawa are used to create unique flavors, also found in the gin collection.

Walks

An abundance of free walking tracks. There are easy short strolls or the yellow track/ Pohaturoa track that is 7.5km. Dogs are welcome and Scion across the road is an excellent dog off leash area
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紅木林 - Whakarewarewa 森林
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An abundance of free walking tracks. There are easy short strolls or the yellow track/ Pohaturoa track that is 7.5km. Dogs are welcome and Scion across the road is an excellent dog off leash area
A lovely 5.5km walk around one of our local lakes. Dogs welcome off lead (as long as they are well behaved). Lovely native bush and lots of areas for swimming.
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Blue Lake Track
Blue Lake Track
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A lovely 5.5km walk around one of our local lakes. Dogs welcome off lead (as long as they are well behaved). Lovely native bush and lots of areas for swimming.
A must see. Beautiful walks amongst magnolias, cherry trees and gorgeous autumnal colours in the Japanese garden. Dog friendly just need to be on a lead. There are also lots of local sheep
Centennial Park
A must see. Beautiful walks amongst magnolias, cherry trees and gorgeous autumnal colours in the Japanese garden. Dog friendly just need to be on a lead. There are also lots of local sheep
A great walk with thermal pools. A great view from the top of the Rotorua lakes
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Rainbow Mountain Scenic Reserve
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A great walk with thermal pools. A great view from the top of the Rotorua lakes
A decent 7.5km walk with a great lookout over Rotorua including Pohutu Geyser
Pohaturoa Track Whaka lower Lookout
A decent 7.5km walk with a great lookout over Rotorua including Pohutu Geyser

Hotpools

A family friendly place with adult only pools and luxury spa area. A great place to have a relaxing massage and gaze across Lake Rotorua
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Polynesian Spa
1000 Hinemoa St
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A family friendly place with adult only pools and luxury spa area. A great place to have a relaxing massage and gaze across Lake Rotorua
A great option for a day out. Choose from a variety of pools, have a picnic or lunch at the café. Situated half an hour from Rotorua.
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Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
648 Waikite Valley Rd
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A great option for a day out. Choose from a variety of pools, have a picnic or lunch at the café. Situated half an hour from Rotorua.
A free natural hotpool. Please don’t leave valuables in the car.
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石油溪
Old Waiotapu Road
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A free natural hotpool. Please don’t leave valuables in the car.
The original mud pools for soaking and enjoying the health benefits of geothermal mud.
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地獄門地熱公園和泥浴溫泉
351 State Hwy 30
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The original mud pools for soaking and enjoying the health benefits of geothermal mud.
An absolute must see. Try the cinnamon scrolls, a hot drink or cold beverage and shinny dip or enjoy a soak in the hot tubs amongst the forest. Dogs welcome
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Secret Spot Hot Tubs Rotorua
13/33 Waipa State Mill Rd
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An absolute must see. Try the cinnamon scrolls, a hot drink or cold beverage and shinny dip or enjoy a soak in the hot tubs amongst the forest. Dogs welcome

Cultural Activities

Experience a traditional Maori village with hangi, guided bush walks and a cultural performance. 3hours long
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Mitai Maori Village
196 Fairy Springs Rd
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Experience a traditional Maori village with hangi, guided bush walks and a cultural performance. 3hours long
See the famous Pohutu geyser, kiwi exploring, Maori cultural performances and enjoy some yummy food
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Te Puia station
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See the famous Pohutu geyser, kiwi exploring, Maori cultural performances and enjoy some yummy food
A truly unique experience with 5 star fine dining. A wonderful evening activity learning about the history of Māori culture, traditions and future aspirations over a four hour period of feasting and celebration.
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Tamaki Maori Village
1220 Hinemaru St
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A truly unique experience with 5 star fine dining. A wonderful evening activity learning about the history of Māori culture, traditions and future aspirations over a four hour period of feasting and celebration.

Sightseeing

Wander amongst the canopy of towering redwoods. Available at night with special lights. Return for free at nighttime
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Redwoods Treewalk
Tarawera Road
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Wander amongst the canopy of towering redwoods. Available at night with special lights. Return for free at nighttime
Explore the thermal wonderland half an hour south of Rotorua. A geyser puts on a show daily.
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Wai-O-Tapu
201 Waiotapu Loop Rd
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Explore the thermal wonderland half an hour south of Rotorua. A geyser puts on a show daily.
Dog friendly! Thermal wonderland with a boat cruise. Take a picnic and spend the day out there.
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Orakei Korako 地熱公園及洞穴
494 Orākei Kōrako Rd
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Dog friendly! Thermal wonderland with a boat cruise. Take a picnic and spend the day out there.
An excellent wildlife park with daily lion, Kaka feeding and ability to hand feed farm animals.
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天堂谷泉源
467 Paradise Valley Rd
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An excellent wildlife park with daily lion, Kaka feeding and ability to hand feed farm animals.
Free activity. Explore the thermal mud pools before soaking your feet in the pools.
Kuirau Park Footbaths
Free activity. Explore the thermal mud pools before soaking your feet in the pools.
Enjoy sightseeing the thermal wonderland with a boat trip across the lake.
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Waimangu Volcanic Valley
587 Waimangu Rd
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Enjoy sightseeing the thermal wonderland with a boat trip across the lake.
Explore natural waterfalls and learn about the history of Rotorua.
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Te Wairoa 埋藏的村莊
1180 Tarawera Road
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Explore natural waterfalls and learn about the history of Rotorua.

Health Spa

A spa and wellness experience that incorporates local traditional cultural practices. Follow the Restorative Journey on the shores of Lake Rotorua.
Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa
A spa and wellness experience that incorporates local traditional cultural practices. Follow the Restorative Journey on the shores of Lake Rotorua.