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.
25 locals recommend
Abracadabra Cafe Rotorua
1263 Amohia StGreat 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).
19 locals recommend
Picnic Cafe Rotorua
1174 Whakaue StOur 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!
134 locals recommend
Eat Street
Tutanekai StreetEat 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.
43 locals recommend
Hamurana Springs Nature Reserve
773 Hamurana RdStunning 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 RoadExperience 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.
51 locals recommend
Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake)
Tarawera RoadStunning 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.
36 locals recommend
Countdown Fairy Springs
54 Fairy Springs RdGrocery 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.
16 locals recommend
Four Square
1 Hall RdGrocery 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 StreetBus 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.
13 locals recommend
Ngongotaha
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 RdEssence 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!
68 locals recommend
Mitai Maori Village
196 Fairy Springs RdMitai 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.
19 locals recommend
Ponsonby Rd Lounge Bar
1109 Tutanekai StCheck out Ponsonby Road on "Eat Streat" for small meals & great Cocktails. Live music on Friday & Saturday nights and sometimes during the week.