Food Scene
Simply the best buffet in town - huge range and top quality produce.
40 locals recommend
Stratosfare Restaurant
178 Fairy Springs RdSimply the best buffet in town - huge range and top quality produce.
Herbs & Spice Thai Restaurant
1133 Eruera StBest Thai ever, not too hot, and the most lovely host!
Indian Star win awards for both their food AND service, year after year!
13 locals recommend
Indian Star Tandoori Restaurant
1118 Tutanekai StIndian Star win awards for both their food AND service, year after year!
Parks & Nature
Violet Bonnington and Jubilee Track - just 500m up the road from Arias Farm, you will find a lovely nature loop up Mt Ngongotaha - either 3km or 6km harder options.
Lovely bird sanctuary in the forest, where rodents are actively controlled.
6 locals recommend
Mount Ngongotaha Scenic Reserve
Mountain RoadLovely bird sanctuary in the forest, where rodents are actively controlled.
A great place to view genuine bubbling mud pools and thermal activity that is FREE. Beside the children's playground, there is even a foot spa to soak your feet in!
59 locals recommend
Kuirau Park
Ranolf StreetA great place to view genuine bubbling mud pools and thermal activity that is FREE. Beside the children's playground, there is even a foot spa to soak your feet in!
Essentials
PAK'nSAVE Rotorua
Amohau StreetFor a great range of food at the lowest prices around.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great for families looking for an early pub-meal at good prices, and also for a few drinks and good music later on.
48 locals recommend
Pig & Whistle, Historic Pub
1182 Tutanekai StGreat for families looking for an early pub-meal at good prices, and also for a few drinks and good music later on.