Colleen’s Guidebook

Colleen
Colleen’s Guidebook

Adventure

Amazing buffet dining at Stratosfare and wine tasting at Volcanic Hills Winery. Adventure seekers will enjoy the luge, zipline and mountain biking
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Skyline Rotorua
178 Fairy Springs Rd
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Amazing buffet dining at Stratosfare and wine tasting at Volcanic Hills Winery. Adventure seekers will enjoy the luge, zipline and mountain biking
Mountain Bike Rotorua is your gateway to both Whakarewarewa, Redwood Forest, the stunning jewel in the crown of the adventure destination that is Rotorua, and the Skyline Gravity Park, the world's first all season gondola accessed MTB park and home of the internationally renowned mountain bike festival, Crankworx Rotorua. With bases at each of these bike parks as well as a convenient central city location, the friendly team at Mountain Bike Rotorua have everything you need to get out and ride.
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Mountain Bike Rotorua
Waipa State Mill Road
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Mountain Bike Rotorua is your gateway to both Whakarewarewa, Redwood Forest, the stunning jewel in the crown of the adventure destination that is Rotorua, and the Skyline Gravity Park, the world's first all season gondola accessed MTB park and home of the internationally renowned mountain bike festival, Crankworx Rotorua. With bases at each of these bike parks as well as a convenient central city location, the friendly team at Mountain Bike Rotorua have everything you need to get out and ride.
Approximately 20mins drive from central Rotorua this pulse-racing, adrenaline pumping 4WD adventure is perfect for families, friends, and groups. Operates daily, rain or shine, Off Road NZ offers all-weather, all-terrain experiences in beautiful surrounds. Ideal for individuals, families, corporate events, entertainment and team building.
Off Road NZ
193 Amoore Rd
Approximately 20mins drive from central Rotorua this pulse-racing, adrenaline pumping 4WD adventure is perfect for families, friends, and groups. Operates daily, rain or shine, Off Road NZ offers all-weather, all-terrain experiences in beautiful surrounds. Ideal for individuals, families, corporate events, entertainment and team building.
Fresh air, open spaces, extreme fun and good vibes is the everyday normal at Velocity Valley.
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Velocity Valley Adrenaline Park
1335 Paradise Valley Rd
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Fresh air, open spaces, extreme fun and good vibes is the everyday normal at Velocity Valley.
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Rainbow Springs Nature Park
192 Fairy Springs Rd
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River Rats rafting and kayaking adventures take you deep into the heart of 100% Pure New Zealand. Pack your sense of adventure and join us on the river for rafting experiences across grades two to five, including almighty waterfall drops, rushing rapids, and calm pools of recovery.
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River Rats Raft & Kayak
837 Te Ngae Rd
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River Rats rafting and kayaking adventures take you deep into the heart of 100% Pure New Zealand. Pack your sense of adventure and join us on the river for rafting experiences across grades two to five, including almighty waterfall drops, rushing rapids, and calm pools of recovery.

Sightseeing

Majestic and magical, the Redwoods Treewalk experience is truly a walk to remember. Suspended high above the forest floor, encounter 75-metre-tall redwoods as you walk across eco-suspended bridges and platforms intricately designed to honour and accentuate the stunning natural environment. Regarded by many as one of the best tree top walks in New Zealand. Tranquil and relaxing, the forest is just so peaceful to walk through and only 1km from our Suite Retreat. I can highly recommend experiencing the Treewalk during the day, or by night under the nightlights.
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Redwoods Treewalk
Tarawera Road
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Majestic and magical, the Redwoods Treewalk experience is truly a walk to remember. Suspended high above the forest floor, encounter 75-metre-tall redwoods as you walk across eco-suspended bridges and platforms intricately designed to honour and accentuate the stunning natural environment. Regarded by many as one of the best tree top walks in New Zealand. Tranquil and relaxing, the forest is just so peaceful to walk through and only 1km from our Suite Retreat. I can highly recommend experiencing the Treewalk during the day, or by night under the nightlights.
Explore Te Whakarewarewa, a 60 hectare geothermal valley with over 500 geothermal wonders. Including the Pohutu Geyser, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest active geyser! Experience an indigenous meal in the new Pataka Kai restaurant, visit the Maori cultural centre, see active mud pools, live kiwi and the famous Pohutu geyser. I can highly recommend this unique Rotorua experience!
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Te Puia station
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Explore Te Whakarewarewa, a 60 hectare geothermal valley with over 500 geothermal wonders. Including the Pohutu Geyser, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest active geyser! Experience an indigenous meal in the new Pataka Kai restaurant, visit the Maori cultural centre, see active mud pools, live kiwi and the famous Pohutu geyser. I can highly recommend this unique Rotorua experience!
Free geothermal sightseeing spot right in the heart of the city
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Kuirau Park - Blátivé bazény
Kuirau Street
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Free geothermal sightseeing spot right in the heart of the city
Volcanic Air
1 Lakefront Dr
Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland is a spectacular showcase of New Zealand’s most colourful and unique geothermal elements sculpted by thousands of years of geothermal activity.
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Wai-O-Tapu
201 Waiotapu Loop Rd
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Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland is a spectacular showcase of New Zealand’s most colourful and unique geothermal elements sculpted by thousands of years of geothermal activity.
Experience the real Middle-earth at the Hobbiton Movie Set, where, in the heart of the Waikato region, you can step into the lush pastures of the Shire, as seen in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. You will be fully guided around the 12 acre set; past Hobbit Holes, the Mill and into the world-famous Green Dragon Inn, where you will be presented with a complimentary, exclusive Hobbit Southfarthing beverage to conclude your own Middle-earth adventure.
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Stanice filmové sady Hobbiton
501 Buckland Rd
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Experience the real Middle-earth at the Hobbiton Movie Set, where, in the heart of the Waikato region, you can step into the lush pastures of the Shire, as seen in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. You will be fully guided around the 12 acre set; past Hobbit Holes, the Mill and into the world-famous Green Dragon Inn, where you will be presented with a complimentary, exclusive Hobbit Southfarthing beverage to conclude your own Middle-earth adventure.

Food scene

We’re continually looking for the freshest, healthiest, most wholesome ingredients, free from artificial colours, flavours, preservatives, additives and GE modifications. That’s why we use 100% pure grass fed beef and hormone free chicken. We also offer gluten free, vegetarian, vegan and halal options on our menu, as well as monthly burger specials using different and unusual ingredients to provide variety and adventure to the world’s burger connoisseurs. It’s the Burger Fuel way.
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BurgerFuel Redwood Centre
5 Tarawera Rd
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We’re continually looking for the freshest, healthiest, most wholesome ingredients, free from artificial colours, flavours, preservatives, additives and GE modifications. That’s why we use 100% pure grass fed beef and hormone free chicken. We also offer gluten free, vegetarian, vegan and halal options on our menu, as well as monthly burger specials using different and unusual ingredients to provide variety and adventure to the world’s burger connoisseurs. It’s the Burger Fuel way.
Atticus Finch was created with your enjoyment in mind! The Atticus Finch team will turn your dining experience into more than just a meal – a destination to linger over lively conversation, playful plates and thoughtful concoctions. The vibe of Atticus Finch is speakeasy meets metropolitan bistro. Our house was made for entertaining – situated in the middle of “Eat Streat”, taking advantage of the geothermal under floor heating of the concrete outside, retractable awning and covered walkway. Our dining menu is designed to share, a combination of carefully selected ingredients that allow a series of tastes to be passed around and enjoyed together. Our food is fresh, innovative, flavoursome and made from scratch
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Atticus Finch
1106 Tutanekai St
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Atticus Finch was created with your enjoyment in mind! The Atticus Finch team will turn your dining experience into more than just a meal – a destination to linger over lively conversation, playful plates and thoughtful concoctions. The vibe of Atticus Finch is speakeasy meets metropolitan bistro. Our house was made for entertaining – situated in the middle of “Eat Streat”, taking advantage of the geothermal under floor heating of the concrete outside, retractable awning and covered walkway. Our dining menu is designed to share, a combination of carefully selected ingredients that allow a series of tastes to be passed around and enjoyed together. Our food is fresh, innovative, flavoursome and made from scratch
Highly recommended! The hub of this special place is its open plan kitchen and at the heart, of course, it’s all about the food. Smoked, baked, roasted, fried or just picked from the onsite garden; it’s all made with love on the premises by an international team of culinary professionals. Foodies can dine ringside at the long oak counter overlooking the action centrestage – the Terrace Kitchen hotline!
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Terrace Kitchen
1029 Tutanekai St
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Highly recommended! The hub of this special place is its open plan kitchen and at the heart, of course, it’s all about the food. Smoked, baked, roasted, fried or just picked from the onsite garden; it’s all made with love on the premises by an international team of culinary professionals. Foodies can dine ringside at the long oak counter overlooking the action centrestage – the Terrace Kitchen hotline!
House of Spice... our local favourite. The relaxed, friendly atmosphere of the restaurant together with excellent service is something they take great pride in. Their chefs have many years experience in home style Indian cooking and they share their desire to give you a meal you will remember.
House of Spice
352D Te Ngae Rd
House of Spice... our local favourite. The relaxed, friendly atmosphere of the restaurant together with excellent service is something they take great pride in. Their chefs have many years experience in home style Indian cooking and they share their desire to give you a meal you will remember.
Urbano Bistro opened in July 2007. Since then they have been proudly serving locals and visitors to Rotorua with modern innovative cuisine coupled with excellent service in a comfortable atmosphere. They use only the freshest ingredients, sourced from all corners of New Zealand, which their team of talented chefs take and create beautiful, mouthwatering dishes every day. We can highly recommend this restaurant.
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Urbano Bistro
289 Fenton St
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Urbano Bistro opened in July 2007. Since then they have been proudly serving locals and visitors to Rotorua with modern innovative cuisine coupled with excellent service in a comfortable atmosphere. They use only the freshest ingredients, sourced from all corners of New Zealand, which their team of talented chefs take and create beautiful, mouthwatering dishes every day. We can highly recommend this restaurant.
Visit the Pig & Whistle Historic Pub and enjoy the warm historic atmosphere of one of the most popular bars in Rotorua. A wide range of Moa Brewery and three Ciders on tap. Plus a fantastic range of New Zealand wines, great pub food, and live entertainment every weekend.
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Pig & Whistle, Historic Pub
1182 Tutanekai St
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Visit the Pig & Whistle Historic Pub and enjoy the warm historic atmosphere of one of the most popular bars in Rotorua. A wide range of Moa Brewery and three Ciders on tap. Plus a fantastic range of New Zealand wines, great pub food, and live entertainment every weekend.
Baked have a fantastic range of sweet treats - doughnuts and cheesecakes are our specialty. Combine this with great coffee and friendly service and you have the makings for a great day.
Baked Rotorua
Tryon Street
Baked have a fantastic range of sweet treats - doughnuts and cheesecakes are our specialty. Combine this with great coffee and friendly service and you have the makings for a great day.
Open for breakfast, lunch of just great coffee. They offer a selection of RAW fresh food & cater for gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, vegan and vegetarian. Sourcing only the best fresh produce and they use only free range eggs. Only 1km from our Suite Retreat on Tarawera Road near the entrance to the Redwood Forest (Long Mile Rd).
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Sequoia Eatery Rotorua
10 Tarawera Rd
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Open for breakfast, lunch of just great coffee. They offer a selection of RAW fresh food & cater for gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, vegan and vegetarian. Sourcing only the best fresh produce and they use only free range eggs. Only 1km from our Suite Retreat on Tarawera Road near the entrance to the Redwood Forest (Long Mile Rd).
Highly recommended for lunch or dinner! Set amongst the stars atop Mount Ngongotaha, Skyline Rotorua's Stratosfare Restaurant and Bar is home to some of New Zealand's best award-winning cuisine. Enjoy a delicious cuisine featuring a stunning array of freshly prepared buffet and cooked-to-order dishes highlighting locally sourced seafood, meat and produce.
40 místní doporučují
Stratosfare Restaurant
178 Fairy Springs Rd
40 místní doporučují
Highly recommended for lunch or dinner! Set amongst the stars atop Mount Ngongotaha, Skyline Rotorua's Stratosfare Restaurant and Bar is home to some of New Zealand's best award-winning cuisine. Enjoy a delicious cuisine featuring a stunning array of freshly prepared buffet and cooked-to-order dishes highlighting locally sourced seafood, meat and produce.
My favourite coffee spot. An independent coffee supply company serving handcrafted espresso and other goodness. Located inside Vetro Mediterranean Foods, they deliver a unique experience in coffee culture. Sit at the communal table and enjoy flicking through the magazines while you share a coffee or lunch with friends. Their custom blend of two distinct coffee origins is available wholesale, retail in store and online. Revolver Espresso is pleased to work closely with other local artisan independents and is always looking to lead the way with edgy innovative suppliers.
Revolver Espresso
1131 Amohau St
My favourite coffee spot. An independent coffee supply company serving handcrafted espresso and other goodness. Located inside Vetro Mediterranean Foods, they deliver a unique experience in coffee culture. Sit at the communal table and enjoy flicking through the magazines while you share a coffee or lunch with friends. Their custom blend of two distinct coffee origins is available wholesale, retail in store and online. Revolver Espresso is pleased to work closely with other local artisan independents and is always looking to lead the way with edgy innovative suppliers.

Food scene

Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
352 Te Ngae Road
6 místní doporučují
My daily fix! The Coffee Club is about much more than just excellent coffee. At The Coffee Club you'll find a large range of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals available at any time of the day. So if you want bacon and eggs at 4pm or a gourmet beef burger at 10am, it's no trouble at The Coffee Club. As long as we are open we are serving our full menu!
The Coffee Club
5 Tarawera Rd
My daily fix! The Coffee Club is about much more than just excellent coffee. At The Coffee Club you'll find a large range of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals available at any time of the day. So if you want bacon and eggs at 4pm or a gourmet beef burger at 10am, it's no trouble at The Coffee Club. As long as we are open we are serving our full menu!
The best sweet and sour pork & fried rice in town! Oppies Fish & Chips and Chinese Takeaway located on Fenton Street, Rotorua offer award winning Fish N Chips. Order online for pickup or delivery.
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Oppies Fish & Chips And Chinese Takeaway
259 Fenton St
12 místní doporučují
The best sweet and sour pork & fried rice in town! Oppies Fish & Chips and Chinese Takeaway located on Fenton Street, Rotorua offer award winning Fish N Chips. Order online for pickup or delivery.
Our local watering hole :-) The Good Eastern Taphouse has got you covered on all bases, whether it’s stopping by for a beer or cider after an epic ride in the forest, a glass of wine with the ladies, or to fill your bellies with some delicious soul food.
8 místní doporučují
Good Eastern Taphouse
279 Te Ngae Rd
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Our local watering hole :-) The Good Eastern Taphouse has got you covered on all bases, whether it’s stopping by for a beer or cider after an epic ride in the forest, a glass of wine with the ladies, or to fill your bellies with some delicious soul food.
26 místní doporučují
Urbano Bistro
289 Fenton St
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Stratosfare Restaurant
178 Fairy Springs Rd
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Essentials

Te Ngae Medical Centre
5 Tarawera Rd
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Countdown Rotorua
246 Fenton St
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Mobil
238 Te Ngae Rd
ANZ Fenton Street
1251 Fenton Street
Westpac Rotorua Central
1228 Amohau St
BNZ - Rotorua
7 místní doporučují
Rotorua Hospital
Corner Arawa Street
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Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
1167 Fenton St
41 místní doporučují

Spa

New to Rotorua... discover a secret spot in the forest where you soak in your own cedar hot tub and share your adventures with friends & family. Try “Shinny Dip” foot hot tubs FREE with any drinks purchase or indulge in drinks, bakery food, Manuka coffee and lovely tea. Located at the Waipa side of the Redwood Forest on Waipa State Mill Road.
40 místní doporučují
Secret Spot Hot Tubs Rotorua
13/33 Waipa State Mill Rd
40 místní doporučují
New to Rotorua... discover a secret spot in the forest where you soak in your own cedar hot tub and share your adventures with friends & family. Try “Shinny Dip” foot hot tubs FREE with any drinks purchase or indulge in drinks, bakery food, Manuka coffee and lovely tea. Located at the Waipa side of the Redwood Forest on Waipa State Mill Road.
131 místní doporučují
Polynesian Spa
1000 Hinemoa St
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Culture

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Mitai Maori Village
196 Fairy Springs Rd
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