NOTE: Please check before going to any of these locations that their locations / opening hours etc have not changed.
At times in New Zealand both lakes and the sea after certain weather events can be deemed unsafe for swimming. This being the case it is advised to check the website www.lawa.org.nz under Holdens Bay (as this is the nearest Bay listed) to check if there are any current restrictions before swimming.
GETTING AROUND.
BUS – The bus stop is a few minutes walk from the house on Lee rd (just at the end of the road our house is on). Use the web page: https://www.baybus.co.nz/rotorua/rotorua-urban/ to find the fastest way to get to your destination.
CAR – We are about 10 mins from Rotorua itself so if you do have a car available I would recommend using this rather than catching the bus.
THINGS TO DO.
ROTORUA MUSEUM & GOVERNMENT GARDENS:
Unfortunately as at Jan 2019 the museum was still closed for seismic strengthening, to check if it is now open please use this link below. The gardens are still open for viewing and tours though http://www.rotoruamuseum.co.nz/
REDWOODS FOREST:
The red wood forest have great walks please refer to the link https://redwoods.co.nz/
SWIMMING IN ROTORUA LAKE:
Please help yourself to our kayak from the garage and enjoy your time in the Lake (there are life jackets of various sizes if required in the garage as well).
PLAYGROUND AND BIKES:
There is a large playground that the children just love playing at only a few minutes walk from the house. Help yourself to the bikes / scooters from the garage to make your way down with if you would like.
MOTION ENTERTAINMENT:
This is an indoor entertainment mall. It has a range of activities for all ages and is great when the weather is terrible and outside activities aren’t an option.
https://www.motionentertainment.co.nz/
AGRODOME
The “ultimate NZ farm experience” an indoor farm show introducing visitors to NZ farming. This can be followed by a farm tour (note this is a little further out of town – approximately 10 mins on the Auckland side of town).
https://www.agrodome.co.nz/
PARADISE VALLEY SPRINGS
A NZ wildlife park, with several lions as well. Here you can purchase Trout food and animal food and as you walk through the park feed the Trout and various animals.
(note this is a little further out of town – approximately 10 mins on the Auckland side of town).
https://www.paradisev.co.nz/
LUGE AND GONDOLA
This is our childrens favourite activity. You ride the Gondola to the top and once at the top there are various activities including riding the Luge. They also have a Jelly Bean shop and several restaurants.
https://www.skyline.co.nz/en/rotorua/things-to-do/skyline-luge-rotorua/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjYyj5fav4AIV1SMrCh2FswEtEAAYASAAEgKX0fD_BwE
POLYNESIAN SPA
Great place to relax in their thermal pools.
https://www.polynesianspa.co.nz/
WAIOTAPU THERMAL WONDERLAND:
I’ve not been here but I’m told it has amazing geothermal sightseeing attractions.
https://www.waiotapu.co.nz/
MARKETS.
https://www.rotoruanz.com/visit/dining-retail/retail/local-markets
ROTORUAS FARMERS MARKET
Takes place every Sunday in the Rotorua CBD from 9am to 1pm. This is a great place to get local produce. See the link above under the markets heading for more information.
KUIRAU PARK MARKET
Operates every Saturday from 7am to 1pm.
There are some 40 – 50 stalls at the market selling fresh fruit and vegetables, fast food, coffee, arts and crafts, wood, clothing, souvenirs, plants, pre-loved goods, candy, popcorn, meat, bread, and many more items.
See the link above under the markets heading for more information.
ROTORUA NIGHT MARKET
Held every Thursday evening from 5pm to 9pm (weather permitting). The Rotorua Night Market offers boutique style shopping, with the best the region has to offer in arts, crafts and produce. With a large variety of both local and ethnic cuisine, enjoy a bite to eat while you are entertained by local and visiting musicians.
The Rotorua Night Market has a 4/5 rating on TripAdvisor and is a must do for both locals and visitors to Rotorua!
See the link above under the markets heading for more information.
FOOD.
RESTAURANTS:
- THURSDAY NIGHT MARKET (See above under markets)
- EAT STREET (a whole street dedicated to restaurants, with a great covered walkway that’s closed off to traffic).
https://www.rotoruanz.com/live/inner-city/eat-streat
- SKYLINE ROTORUA (see further up this page under activities) at the top of the Gondola they have a restaurant where you can look out over the whole of Rotorua. It has an excellent buffet available (although quite expensive).
- ONE FAT DOG great café food and a full menu available as well.
DELICATESSEN:
CIABATTA BAKERY excellent bread and tasty treats, although it’s a little out of the way to find.
https://www.ciabattabakery.co.nz/
SUPERMARKETS:
FRESHCHOICE – 554 Te Ngae Rd, Owhata (this is the closest supermarket to the house).
https://freshchoice.co.nz/supermarkets/te-ngae
COUNTDOWN –246 Fenton St. https://www.countdown.co.nz/stores/bay-of-plenty/rotorua-cd
NEW WORLD – 247 Old Taupo Road.
https://www.newworld.co.nz/upper-north-island/bay-of-plenty/westend/
PACKNSAVE - Cnr Fenton & Amohau sts.
https://www.paknsave.co.nz/upper-north-island/bay-of-plenty/rotorua/
FOOD HALLS:
Rotorua Central Mall 1170 Amohau St, Rotorua .
http://www.rotoruacentralmall.co.nz/dining
TAKEAWAYS DELIVERED:
https://www.menulog.co.nz/browse/locations/rotorua/
MEDICAL.
CHEMIST / PHARMACIES:
Unichem Central Pharmacy - 1181 Amohia St
For a full list of Pharmacies - https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/pharmacy/lakes/rotorua/
URGENT CHEMIST / PHARMACIES:
Urgent Pharmacy Rotorua 1155 Tutanekai Street.
https://lakescarepharmacy.com/
DOCTOR:
A&E Urgent Doctor (Lakes Primecare). 1165 Tutanekai Street.
https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/gps-accident-urgent-medical-care/gp/lakes-primecare-accident-urgent-medical-care/
EMERGENCY: Dial 111.
At times in New Zealand both lakes and the sea after certain weather events can be deemed unsafe for swimming. This being the case it is advised to check the website www.lawa.org.nz under Holdens Bay (as this is the nearest Bay listed) to check if there are any current restrictions before swimming.
GETTING AROUND.
BUS – The bus stop is a few minutes walk from the house on Lee rd (just at the end of the road our house is on). Use the web page: https://www.baybus.co.nz/rotorua/rotorua-urban/ to find the fastest way to get to your destination.
CAR – We are about 10 mins from Rotorua itself so if you do have a car available I would recommend using this rather than catching the bus.
THINGS TO DO.
ROTORUA MUSEUM & GOVERNMENT GARDENS:
Unfortunately as at Jan 2019 the museum was still closed for seismic strengthening, to check if it is now open please use this link below. The gardens are still open for viewing and tours though http://www.rotoruamuseum.co.nz/
REDWOODS FOREST:
The red wood forest have great walks please refer to the link https://redwoods.co.nz/
SWIMMING IN ROTORUA LAKE:
Please help yourself to our kayak from the garage and enjoy your time in the Lake (there are life jackets of various sizes if required in the garage as well).
PLAYGROUND AND BIKES:
There is a large playground that the children just love playing at only a few minutes walk from the house. Help yourself to the bikes / scooters from the garage to make your way down with if you would like.
MOTION ENTERTAINMENT:
This is an indoor entertainment mall. It has a range of activities for all ages and is great when the weather is terrible and outside activities aren’t an option.
https://www.motionentertainment.co.nz/
AGRODOME
The “ultimate NZ farm experience” an indoor farm show introducing visitors to NZ farming. This can be followed by a farm tour (note this is a little further out of town – approximately 10 mins on the Auckland side of town).
https://www.agrodome.co.nz/
PARADISE VALLEY SPRINGS
A NZ wildlife park, with several lions as well. Here you can purchase Trout food and animal food and as you walk through the park feed the Trout and various animals.
(note this is a little further out of town – approximately 10 mins on the Auckland side of town).
https://www.paradisev.co.nz/
LUGE AND GONDOLA
This is our childrens favourite activity. You ride the Gondola to the top and once at the top there are various activities including riding the Luge. They also have a Jelly Bean shop and several restaurants.
https://www.skyline.co.nz/en/rotorua/things-to-do/skyline-luge-rotorua/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjYyj5fav4AIV1SMrCh2FswEtEAAYASAAEgKX0fD_BwE
POLYNESIAN SPA
Great place to relax in their thermal pools.
https://www.polynesianspa.co.nz/
WAIOTAPU THERMAL WONDERLAND:
I’ve not been here but I’m told it has amazing geothermal sightseeing attractions.
https://www.waiotapu.co.nz/
MARKETS.
https://www.rotoruanz.com/visit/dining-retail/retail/local-markets
ROTORUAS FARMERS MARKET
Takes place every Sunday in the Rotorua CBD from 9am to 1pm. This is a great place to get local produce. See the link above under the markets heading for more information.
KUIRAU PARK MARKET
Operates every Saturday from 7am to 1pm.
There are some 40 – 50 stalls at the market selling fresh fruit and vegetables, fast food, coffee, arts and crafts, wood, clothing, souvenirs, plants, pre-loved goods, candy, popcorn, meat, bread, and many more items.
See the link above under the markets heading for more information.
ROTORUA NIGHT MARKET
Held every Thursday evening from 5pm to 9pm (weather permitting). The Rotorua Night Market offers boutique style shopping, with the best the region has to offer in arts, crafts and produce. With a large variety of both local and ethnic cuisine, enjoy a bite to eat while you are entertained by local and visiting musicians.
The Rotorua Night Market has a 4/5 rating on TripAdvisor and is a must do for both locals and visitors to Rotorua!
See the link above under the markets heading for more information.
FOOD.
RESTAURANTS:
- THURSDAY NIGHT MARKET (See above under markets)
- EAT STREET (a whole street dedicated to restaurants, with a great covered walkway that’s closed off to traffic).
https://www.rotoruanz.com/live/inner-city/eat-streat
- SKYLINE ROTORUA (see further up this page under activities) at the top of the Gondola they have a restaurant where you can look out over the whole of Rotorua. It has an excellent buffet available (although quite expensive).
- ONE FAT DOG great café food and a full menu available as well.
DELICATESSEN:
CIABATTA BAKERY excellent bread and tasty treats, although it’s a little out of the way to find.
https://www.ciabattabakery.co.nz/
SUPERMARKETS:
FRESHCHOICE – 554 Te Ngae Rd, Owhata (this is the closest supermarket to the house).
https://freshchoice.co.nz/supermarkets/te-ngae
COUNTDOWN –246 Fenton St. https://www.countdown.co.nz/stores/bay-of-plenty/rotorua-cd
NEW WORLD – 247 Old Taupo Road.
https://www.newworld.co.nz/upper-north-island/bay-of-plenty/westend/
PACKNSAVE - Cnr Fenton & Amohau sts.
https://www.paknsave.co.nz/upper-north-island/bay-of-plenty/rotorua/
FOOD HALLS:
Rotorua Central Mall 1170 Amohau St, Rotorua .
http://www.rotoruacentralmall.co.nz/dining
TAKEAWAYS DELIVERED:
https://www.menulog.co.nz/browse/locations/rotorua/
MEDICAL.
CHEMIST / PHARMACIES:
Unichem Central Pharmacy - 1181 Amohia St
For a full list of Pharmacies - https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/pharmacy/lakes/rotorua/
URGENT CHEMIST / PHARMACIES:
Urgent Pharmacy Rotorua 1155 Tutanekai Street.
https://lakescarepharmacy.com/
DOCTOR:
A&E Urgent Doctor (Lakes Primecare). 1165 Tutanekai Street.
https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/gps-accident-urgent-medical-care/gp/lakes-primecare-accident-urgent-medical-care/
EMERGENCY: Dial 111.
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