Guidebook for Waikite Valley

Stephanie
Guidebook for Waikite Valley

Thermal Wonderland Park

Vouchers available at the Cottage for 10% discount
Great relaxing soak after a busy day. Located 100 metres from the cottage. Discount voucher available at the cottage. Safe swimming
66 locals recommend
Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
648 Waikite Valley Rd
66 locals recommend
Great relaxing soak after a busy day. Located 100 metres from the cottage. Discount voucher available at the cottage. Safe swimming
Rural golf at its best. 9 Hole golf course. Clubs to borrow at club and we have golf balls to use
Waikite Valley Golf Club Inc
Rural golf at its best. 9 Hole golf course. Clubs to borrow at club and we have golf balls to use
Tourist attraction
38 locals recommend
Orakei Korako Geothermal Park & Cave
494 Orākei Kōrako Rd
38 locals recommend
Tourist attraction
Free natural hot water spring for bathing. Please read safety signs for swimming. About 7 minute drive from the Cottage
47 locals recommend
Kerosene Creek
Old Waiotapu Road
47 locals recommend
Free natural hot water spring for bathing. Please read safety signs for swimming. About 7 minute drive from the Cottage
The Huka falls. Also able to catch the Huka jet boat ride that take you up to the bottom of the falls
205 locals recommend
Huka Falls station
205 locals recommend
The Huka falls. Also able to catch the Huka jet boat ride that take you up to the bottom of the falls
Thermal attraction and Lake Rotomahana cruise to the famous pink & white terraces after the Tarawera eruption
33 locals recommend
Waimangu Volcanic Valley
587 Waimangu Rd
33 locals recommend
Thermal attraction and Lake Rotomahana cruise to the famous pink & white terraces after the Tarawera eruption
Great fishing and access by boat or taxi to natural hot water beach
8 locals recommend
Totally Tarawera
opposite 100 Tarawera Rd
8 locals recommend
Great fishing and access by boat or taxi to natural hot water beach
Pamper yourself or enjoy another hot swim
131 locals recommend
Polynesian Spa
1000 Hinemoa St
131 locals recommend
Pamper yourself or enjoy another hot swim
A must do for those avid trampers.
156 locals recommend
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
156 locals recommend
A must do for those avid trampers.
One of the 20 wonders of the world. We have discount vouchers at the Cottage on the fridge
57 locals recommend
Wai-O-Tapu
201 Waiotapu Loop Rd
57 locals recommend
One of the 20 wonders of the world. We have discount vouchers at the Cottage on the fridge
Can also have a swim in this Ionic location in Rotorua
12 locals recommend
Blue Baths
Queens Drive
12 locals recommend
Can also have a swim in this Ionic location in Rotorua
142 locals recommend
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
39 Waitomo Village Rd
142 locals recommend
Famous for the Lord of the Rings movies
161 locals recommend
Hobbiton Movie Set station
501 Buckland Rd
161 locals recommend
Famous for the Lord of the Rings movies
Website http://www.railcruising.com/site/webpages/general/mamaku-express
Rail Cruising - Self drive rail cars
Website http://www.railcruising.com/site/webpages/general/mamaku-express
Where hot water meets cold in a natural running stream only 10 minutes drive from cottage. Very close to Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland
Hot And Cold
201 Waiotapu Loop Rd
Where hot water meets cold in a natural running stream only 10 minutes drive from cottage. Very close to Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland

Everything Else

Waikite Valley Squash Racquets Club Inc
648 Waikite Valley Rd
Country squash
Great boating not far away
Lake Ohakuri
Great boating not far away
About a 40 minute drive
51 locals recommend
Lake Taupo
Lake Terrace
51 locals recommend
About a 40 minute drive
About 15 mins drive
Lake Rerewhakaaitu
About 15 mins drive
Great boating
11 locals recommend
Lake Rotoiti
11 locals recommend
Great boating
Great mountain biking tracks
117 locals recommend
Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest
117 locals recommend
Great mountain biking tracks
Paragliding & Han-gliding heaven. Great thermal air. Many competitions held here
Paeroa
Paragliding & Han-gliding heaven. Great thermal air. Many competitions held here
Free Natural Thermal Swimming pool travel to Butchers Pool 1.8km south of Reporoa township down broadlands road. Look for sign post.
Broadlands Road
Broadlands Road
Free Natural Thermal Swimming pool travel to Butchers Pool 1.8km south of Reporoa township down broadlands road. Look for sign post.

Parks & Nature

Great relaxing place for a walk
57 locals recommend
Government Gardens
57 locals recommend
Great relaxing place for a walk
Childrens Playground and lake front views. Also markets at the Lakefront are held regularly. To see dates go to website http://www.rotorua-travel-secrets.com/rotorua-markets.html
Lakefront
Childrens Playground and lake front views. Also markets at the Lakefront are held regularly. To see dates go to website http://www.rotorua-travel-secrets.com/rotorua-markets.html
Great trials only 7 minutes from us. Very close to Kersone Creek for a swim after. There are walking/biking trails with wonderful views. Website to look at is http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/bay-of-plenty/places/rainbow-mountain-and-waiotapu-scenic-reserves/things-to-do/rainbow-mountain-summit-track/
13 locals recommend
Rainbow Mountain Scenic Reserve
13 locals recommend
Great trials only 7 minutes from us. Very close to Kersone Creek for a swim after. There are walking/biking trails with wonderful views. Website to look at is http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/bay-of-plenty/places/rainbow-mountain-and-waiotapu-scenic-reserves/things-to-do/rainbow-mountain-summit-track/
Hiking, bike and rail bikes or cart, jet boating adventures. https://forgottenworldadventures.co.nz/
26 locals recommend
Forgotten World Adventures
9 Hakiaha St
26 locals recommend
Hiking, bike and rail bikes or cart, jet boating adventures. https://forgottenworldadventures.co.nz/
Great walks of many different distances in a peaceful natural environment. Nightlights a must to see
150 locals recommend
Redwoods Treewalk
Tarawera Road
150 locals recommend
Great walks of many different distances in a peaceful natural environment. Nightlights a must to see

Entertainment & Activities

Good mountain biking tracks for all abilities. They also hire bikes and accessories. See website for details http://www.mtbrotorua.co.nz/
31 locals recommend
Mountain Bike Rotorua
Waipa State Mill Road
31 locals recommend
Good mountain biking tracks for all abilities. They also hire bikes and accessories. See website for details http://www.mtbrotorua.co.nz/
Gondolas, lugeing, and restaurant
198 locals recommend
Skyline Rotorua
178 Fairy Springs Rd
198 locals recommend
Gondolas, lugeing, and restaurant
21 locals recommend
Reading Cinemas
1281 Eruera St
21 locals recommend
See the kiwi and trout wildlife. Feeding allowed
58 locals recommend
Rainbow Springs Nature Park
192 Fairy Springs Rd
58 locals recommend
See the kiwi and trout wildlife. Feeding allowed
Tenpin Rotovegas
24 Ward Ave
45 locals recommend
ZORB™ Rotorua
525 Ngongotaha Rd
45 locals recommend
Lots of activities for all ages
31 locals recommend
Velocity Valley Adrenaline Park
1335 Paradise Valley Rd
31 locals recommend
Lots of activities for all ages
Mini Golf course
15 locals recommend
Mini Golf Rotorua
152 Fairy Springs Rd
15 locals recommend
Mini Golf course
Bubble soccer with you in a ball. Hilarious fun
Ball Busters
Bubble soccer with you in a ball. Hilarious fun
Lots of activites for the family under one roof. Just opened in Dec 2016 http://www.motionentertainment.co.nz/
43 locals recommend
Motion Entertainment Rotorua
366 Te Ngae Rd
43 locals recommend
Lots of activites for the family under one roof. Just opened in Dec 2016 http://www.motionentertainment.co.nz/
Lots of fun activities in one place
31 locals recommend
Velocity Valley Adrenaline Park
1335 Paradise Valley Rd
31 locals recommend
Lots of fun activities in one place

Food Scene

Yum Yum
Local Pub with bar meals and fish and chips. Menu at the cottage in the Eating Out folder
Waiotapu Tavern
2488 State Highway 5
Local Pub with bar meals and fish and chips. Menu at the cottage in the Eating Out folder
Multiple restaurants and bars in a superb setting down by the Lake front
134 locals recommend
Eat Street
Tutanekai Street
134 locals recommend
Multiple restaurants and bars in a superb setting down by the Lake front
Great place to try many different dishes from the variety of cultures living in Rotorua. Cooked fresh right in front of you by stall holders in the Rotorua city centre.
15 locals recommend
Rotorua Rentals
1215 Amohia St
15 locals recommend
Great place to try many different dishes from the variety of cultures living in Rotorua. Cooked fresh right in front of you by stall holders in the Rotorua city centre.
Wonderful food, have to try the Wagu beef
30 locals recommend
Terrace Kitchen
1029 Tutanekai St
30 locals recommend
Wonderful food, have to try the Wagu beef
Great setting, not as busy as Eat Streat with crowds
26 locals recommend
Urbano Bistro
289 Fenton St
26 locals recommend
Great setting, not as busy as Eat Streat with crowds
Take a trip up the gondolas to the Restaurant above the city and enjoy the view. Smorgasbord meal.
40 locals recommend
Stratosfare Restaurant
178 Fairy Springs Rd
40 locals recommend
Take a trip up the gondolas to the Restaurant above the city and enjoy the view. Smorgasbord meal.

Arts & Culture

Authentic maori arts and crafts, village and shows.
123 locals recommend
Te Puia station
123 locals recommend
Authentic maori arts and crafts, village and shows.
Maori village and Pohutu Geyser
40 locals recommend
Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village
17 Tryon St
40 locals recommend
Maori village and Pohutu Geyser
68 locals recommend
Mitai Maori Village
196 Fairy Springs Rd
68 locals recommend
12 locals recommend
Blue Baths
Queens Drive
12 locals recommend

Shopping

21 locals recommend
Rotorua Central Mall
1170 Amohau St
21 locals recommend
Great stalls held on a regular basis. See website http://www.rotorua-travel-secrets.com/rotorua-markets
Soundshell Craft Market
Memorial Drive
Great stalls held on a regular basis. See website http://www.rotorua-travel-secrets.com/rotorua-markets