Guidebook for Rotorua
Food Scene
There are several restaurants to choose from including Kiwi Kai (Food), Italian, Indian, Steakhouse etc also a couple of bars.
134 locals recommend
Eat Street
Tutanekai StreetThere are several restaurants to choose from including Kiwi Kai (Food), Italian, Indian, Steakhouse etc also a couple of bars.
Parks & Nature
Iconic to Rotorua, beautiful walks by trout streams and other activities.
58 locals recommend
Rainbow Springs Nature Park
192 Fairy Springs RdIconic to Rotorua, beautiful walks by trout streams and other activities.
Free entry and various walks regarding time duration. Walk among the redwood trees.
117 locals recommend
Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest
Free entry and various walks regarding time duration. Walk among the redwood trees.
Arts & Culture
You will be introduced to a Maori welcome and taken for a trip around the Village and entertained with traditional Maori dance then treated to Maori food.
68 locals recommend
Mitai Maori Village
196 Fairy Springs RdYou will be introduced to a Maori welcome and taken for a trip around the Village and entertained with traditional Maori dance then treated to Maori food.
Essentials
Countdown Fairy Springs
54 Fairy Springs RdConvenient 20 min walk or 5 min drive from homestay.
Drinks & Nightlife
Friday nights are karaoke and pool nights. Cheap beer but must be signed in by member.
Rotorua Citizens Club
1146 Rangiuru StFriday nights are karaoke and pool nights. Cheap beer but must be signed in by member.
Entertainment & Activities
There is a gondola and good view of Lake Rotorua and Mokoia Island and surrounding suburbs. Luge and other activities.
198 locals recommend
Skyline Rotorua
178 Fairy Springs RdThere is a gondola and good view of Lake Rotorua and Mokoia Island and surrounding suburbs. Luge and other activities.
Close to homestay and relatively cheap. Nice area where you can relax and pet the rabbits.
15 locals recommend
Mini Golf Rotorua
152 Fairy Springs RdClose to homestay and relatively cheap. Nice area where you can relax and pet the rabbits.
Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
648 Waikite Valley RdNice to have a thermal hot spring soak!
Getting Around
Bus service is 5 min walk from homestay and takes you to town or as far as Ngongotaha or Whakarewarewa or Eastside. Runs 6am - 6 pm. Cost is $2 to town.
Rotorua Intercity Bus Stop
1167 Fenton StBus service is 5 min walk from homestay and takes you to town or as far as Ngongotaha or Whakarewarewa or Eastside. Runs 6am - 6 pm. Cost is $2 to town.