Guidebook for Lake Tarawera
Food Scene
Eat Street
Tutanekai StreetChoice of restaurants to suit all budgets and tastes
Lone Star Cafe & Bar
1182 Whakaue StFantastic ribs and the 'Dixie Chicken' is to die for.
Ciabatta Cafe & Bakery
38 White StOMG the sandwiches are amazing!
House of Spice
352D Te Ngae RdLove indian food? The"House of Spice". Eat in or takeaway.
A nice place to eat, handy to the lodge. Also offer a takeaway pizza menu (homemade)
18 locals recommend
The Landing Cafe
1380 Tarawera RdA nice place to eat, handy to the lodge. Also offer a takeaway pizza menu (homemade)
Sightseeing
Agrodome
141 Western RdIconic farm show and farm tour.
Tour of Tarawera, learn all about the eruption and the geothermal changes that have occurred. Visit hot water beach and natural geothermal hot pool amongst native bush.
8 locals recommend
Totally Tarawera
opposite 100 Tarawera RdTour of Tarawera, learn all about the eruption and the geothermal changes that have occurred. Visit hot water beach and natural geothermal hot pool amongst native bush.
Archaeological dig of the village buried in the Mount Tarawera eruption of June 10th 1886. Also walk down to waterfall.
41 locals recommend
Buried Village of Te Wairoa
1180 Tarawera RoadArchaeological dig of the village buried in the Mount Tarawera eruption of June 10th 1886. Also walk down to waterfall.
Catch buses for day trips to places like Hobitton etc. as well as coaches to other towns in NZ.
41 locals recommend
Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
1167 Fenton StCatch buses for day trips to places like Hobitton etc. as well as coaches to other towns in NZ.
Soak in one of the many hot pools or opt for a private pool overlooking Lake Rotorua. Book a spa treatment or massage and relax.
131 locals recommend
Polynesian Spa
1000 Hinemoa StSoak in one of the many hot pools or opt for a private pool overlooking Lake Rotorua. Book a spa treatment or massage and relax.
Parks & Nature
Great walks amongst statuesque giant redwood trees. Also has a high-walk with swing bridges at the tops of the trees.
150 locals recommend
Redwoods Treewalk
Tarawera RoadGreat walks amongst statuesque giant redwood trees. Also has a high-walk with swing bridges at the tops of the trees.
Mountain Bike Rotorua
Waipa State Mill RoadMountain bike hire with trails through the forest.
Arts & Culture
The Arts Village
1240 Hinemaru StLocal art works and exhibitions. Free entry.
Essentials
Te Ngae Medical Centre
5 Tarawera RdMedical Centre, doctor.
Countdown Rotorua
246 Fenton StAll your major grocery requirements.
Te Ngae Pharmacy
5 Tarawera RdMedicine and beauty products.
Shopping
Coupland's Bakeries - Tarawera
5 Tarawera RdCakes, pies, bread, milk and eggs.
Mountain Jade Rotorua
1288 Fenton StSouvenirs.
Entertainment & Activities
Motion Entertainment Rotorua
366 Te Ngae RdTrampolining, gaming, mini golf. Rainy day fun.
Reading Cinemas
1281 Eruera StLatest block buster movies.
Gondola ride to high up above Rotorua with amazing scenery. Luge, sky swing, restaurant and a winery.
198 locals recommend
Skyline Rotorua
178 Fairy Springs RdGondola ride to high up above Rotorua with amazing scenery. Luge, sky swing, restaurant and a winery.