Paradise Retreat's local guidebook of all our favourites and recommendation

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Paradise Retreat's local guidebook of all our favourites and recommendation

Sightseeing

One of Rotorua's top attractions, a great place for the whole family to enjoy with beautiful views of Rotorua
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Skyline Rotorua
178 Fairy Springs Rd
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One of Rotorua's top attractions, a great place for the whole family to enjoy with beautiful views of Rotorua
Within walking distance, this is a great place to visit even if you just want to have a look at first. You'll meet many animals like the llama, ostrich and Bulls on the way there. If you love adrenaline, you will love to pay to try some of their rides.
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Velocity Valley Adrenaline Park
1335 Paradise Valley Rd
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Within walking distance, this is a great place to visit even if you just want to have a look at first. You'll meet many animals like the llama, ostrich and Bulls on the way there. If you love adrenaline, you will love to pay to try some of their rides.
This is great for kids 2-7 years old. A fun maze for the kids to get lost in and a cafe to enjoy afterwards
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aMAZEme
1335 Paradise Valley Rd
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This is great for kids 2-7 years old. A fun maze for the kids to get lost in and a cafe to enjoy afterwards
A great place to experience the NZ spirit of sheep entertainment. The skilled shearers there will entertain the socks off you and great place for animal lovers
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Agrodome
141 Western Rd
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A great place to experience the NZ spirit of sheep entertainment. The skilled shearers there will entertain the socks off you and great place for animal lovers
This is a must vist, to see the Redwoods. You can walk around for Free and also pay to walk on the tree bridge, day or night is beautiful here
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Κόκκινα ξύλα - Δάσος Whakarewarewa
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This is a must vist, to see the Redwoods. You can walk around for Free and also pay to walk on the tree bridge, day or night is beautiful here
Rotorua has many lakes to visit, but I suggest you visit lake Rotorua and go for a walk at the main city center attractions area.
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Lake Rotorua
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Rotorua has many lakes to visit, but I suggest you visit lake Rotorua and go for a walk at the main city center attractions area.
Rotorua has over 20 lakes, however the top 2 to visit would be the Blue or Green lakes if you'd like to have a refreshing swim. This is about 20 minutes drive from the property and is a great place to spend the day and cool off.
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Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake)
Tarawera Road
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Rotorua has over 20 lakes, however the top 2 to visit would be the Blue or Green lakes if you'd like to have a refreshing swim. This is about 20 minutes drive from the property and is a great place to spend the day and cool off.
Not far from the Blue lakes, about another 5-10 minutes drive is the Green lakes, another beautiful lake with beautiful landscape. Swimming in here is also very refreshing
The Blue and Green Lakes Lookout
Tarawera Road
Not far from the Blue lakes, about another 5-10 minutes drive is the Green lakes, another beautiful lake with beautiful landscape. Swimming in here is also very refreshing
A beautiful place for a little stroll through the Reserve, Nature and Redwood trees, just 15 minutes drive from the property. The spring boasts crystal clear waters
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Hamurana Springs Nature Reserve
773 Hamurana Rd
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A beautiful place for a little stroll through the Reserve, Nature and Redwood trees, just 15 minutes drive from the property. The spring boasts crystal clear waters
Here is a free reserve to walk through to see some hot geysers that Rotorua is famous for. You can also dip your feet in their small hot pool they have as well.
Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
Here is a free reserve to walk through to see some hot geysers that Rotorua is famous for. You can also dip your feet in their small hot pool they have as well.
This is one of the top attractions for a first time visitor to rotorua - unspoiled, protected thermal pools and hot boiling mud pools. It's the world's largest hot spring in lush natural surrounds.
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Waimangu Volcanic Valley
587 Waimangu Rd
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This is one of the top attractions for a first time visitor to rotorua - unspoiled, protected thermal pools and hot boiling mud pools. It's the world's largest hot spring in lush natural surrounds.
There is a lovely track to walk just 23 minutes from our place, where you will see the beautiful streams and rapids of Okere Falls. If you love hiking, you will love this track
Okere Falls Track
Okere Falls Track
There is a lovely track to walk just 23 minutes from our place, where you will see the beautiful streams and rapids of Okere Falls. If you love hiking, you will love this track

Food scene

A delicious buffet restaurant with the best views in Rotorua
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Stratosfare Restaurant
178 Fairy Springs Rd
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A delicious buffet restaurant with the best views in Rotorua

Things to do

If you love soaking in natural spring hot water, you will love soaking at the polynesian spa. A bit pricey for the private pools, but the family pools are quite affordable
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Polynesian Spa
1000 Hinemoa St
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If you love soaking in natural spring hot water, you will love soaking at the polynesian spa. A bit pricey for the private pools, but the family pools are quite affordable
This is an excellent tour to experience the native Maori culture of NZ, where you won't just get an experience but you will also feast on the delights of foods cooked in the traditional Hangi style under ground.
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Tamaki Maori Village
1220 Hinemaru St
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This is an excellent tour to experience the native Maori culture of NZ, where you won't just get an experience but you will also feast on the delights of foods cooked in the traditional Hangi style under ground.