Guidebook for Rotorua

Lauren & Sam
Guidebook for Rotorua

Food Scene

Great People! Great food! Great Coffee! Set in a vintage 1940s house that offers a rustic bohemian feel. A Cafe by day with a tropical Garden Bar to spend sunny afternoons relaxing in & a Restaurant & Bar by night. Inspiration from the culinary riches of mexican & moroccan cuisine. Play area for the Kids & cosy covered in Garden Bar at the back.
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Abracadabra Cafe Rotorua
1263 Amohia St
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Great People! Great food! Great Coffee! Set in a vintage 1940s house that offers a rustic bohemian feel. A Cafe by day with a tropical Garden Bar to spend sunny afternoons relaxing in & a Restaurant & Bar by night. Inspiration from the culinary riches of mexican & moroccan cuisine. Play area for the Kids & cosy covered in Garden Bar at the back.
Our personal Favourite spot for Breakfast/Brunch on a sunny Morning. It has seating outside in the Sunshine just around the from 'Eat Streat' (Rotorua's Walking street with a Strip of Restaurants & Bars).
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Picnic Cafe Rotorua
1174 Whakaue St
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Our personal Favourite spot for Breakfast/Brunch on a sunny Morning. It has seating outside in the Sunshine just around the from 'Eat Streat' (Rotorua's Walking street with a Strip of Restaurants & Bars).
Eat Streat! Rotorua's walking street & most common strip of Bars, Restaurants & cafes. Very popular spot in the late afternoon & evenings. Live Music, chilled out vibe, great Beer, food & wine. Highly recommend!
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Eat Street
Tutanekai Street
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Eat Streat! Rotorua's walking street & most common strip of Bars, Restaurants & cafes. Very popular spot in the late afternoon & evenings. Live Music, chilled out vibe, great Beer, food & wine. Highly recommend!

Parks & Nature

Stunning Nature Park only 5-10mins drive from the property & a nice drive around the Lake edge of Rotorua. An easy short 15-20minute loop walking track for the entire family to enjoy. Pack a family Picnic & make use of the Tables nestled away along the edge of the springs on a lovely day. Also really nice walk when its a little drizzly as its quite sheltered by the enormous Redwood Trees. Free of charge.
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하무라나 스프링스 자연 보호구
773 Hamurana Rd
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Stunning Nature Park only 5-10mins drive from the property & a nice drive around the Lake edge of Rotorua. An easy short 15-20minute loop walking track for the entire family to enjoy. Pack a family Picnic & make use of the Tables nestled away along the edge of the springs on a lovely day. Also really nice walk when its a little drizzly as its quite sheltered by the enormous Redwood Trees. Free of charge.
Experience any of the walking tracks or take the short loop Treetop walk through the Redwood forest! The main trails are free of charge & the Treetop Walk is open for the public payable at the start. There is public toilets, Picnic Tables, Small cafe & an Information centre at the carpark on Nursery Road.
Redwoods Treetop Walk
Tarawera Road
Experience any of the walking tracks or take the short loop Treetop walk through the Redwood forest! The main trails are free of charge & the Treetop Walk is open for the public payable at the start. There is public toilets, Picnic Tables, Small cafe & an Information centre at the carpark on Nursery Road.
Stunning panoramic views & a great quiet 1 hour walk around Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake) is perfect on any day! Its very sheltered from the wind is a great place for a swim on a hot day. Parks, playgrounds & a cafe are at the first carpark & a beautiful little sandy beach is just a short walk down the steps further around at the lookout carpark. Only 20minutes drive from the property.
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Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake)
Tarawera Road
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Stunning panoramic views & a great quiet 1 hour walk around Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake) is perfect on any day! Its very sheltered from the wind is a great place for a swim on a hot day. Parks, playgrounds & a cafe are at the first carpark & a beautiful little sandy beach is just a short walk down the steps further around at the lookout carpark. Only 20minutes drive from the property.

Essentials

Grocery Store only 5 minutes drive from the property. Large Supermarket Store that caters for all essentials including Fruit & vegetables, Meats & Alcohol. Open 7am -10pm.
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Countdown Fairy Springs
54 Fairy Springs Rd
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Grocery Store only 5 minutes drive from the property. Large Supermarket Store that caters for all essentials including Fruit & vegetables, Meats & Alcohol. Open 7am -10pm.
Grocery Store only 5 minutes walk from the property. Medium sized Store that caters for most essentials including Fruit & vegetables, Meats & Alcohol. Drive another 5 minutes up the road to the Larger Countdown Supermarket Store on FairySprings Road.
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Four Square
1 Hall Rd
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Grocery Store only 5 minutes walk from the property. Medium sized Store that caters for most essentials including Fruit & vegetables, Meats & Alcohol. Drive another 5 minutes up the road to the Larger Countdown Supermarket Store on FairySprings Road.

Getting Around

Bus Stop just 2 minutes walk down Hood Street. This runs every 20-30minutes & has a direct run to & from the city centre.
Hood Street
Hood Street
Bus Stop just 2 minutes walk down Hood Street. This runs every 20-30minutes & has a direct run to & from the city centre.

Shopping

Ngongotaha Village has all your necessary amenities, Gas Station, Bakery, Take away food & cafes. All only 5 minutes walk from the property.
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Ngongotaha
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Ngongotaha Village has all your necessary amenities, Gas Station, Bakery, Take away food & cafes. All only 5 minutes walk from the property.

Arts & Culture

Essence Cafe is a great spot for morning Brunch & has a range of local Art work on display for Sale.
Essence Cafe
125A Ngongotaha Rd
Essence Cafe is a great spot for morning Brunch & has a range of local Art work on display for Sale.
Mitai Cultural Experience is only 3 minute drive or a 20 minute walk from the property. Please ask us or look up Mitai for any information & reservations for their evening Performances, Traditional Hangi Meals & Cultural experiences!
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Mitai Maori Village
196 Fairy Springs Rd
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Mitai Cultural Experience is only 3 minute drive or a 20 minute walk from the property. Please ask us or look up Mitai for any information & reservations for their evening Performances, Traditional Hangi Meals & Cultural experiences!

Drinks & Nightlife

Check out Ponsonby Road on "Eat Streat" for small meals & great Cocktails. Live music on Friday & Saturday nights and sometimes during the week.
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Ponsonby Rd Lounge Bar
1109 Tutanekai St
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Check out Ponsonby Road on "Eat Streat" for small meals & great Cocktails. Live music on Friday & Saturday nights and sometimes during the week.