Creative Yarns is your local yarn shop, stocking gorgeous knitting and crochet patterns as well as the yummiest selection of yarns sourced from all over the world, both in our Rotorua shop and online, we are a knitters heaven that has to do with all things 'knit', with knitting and crochet classes, knit accessories, haberdashery and buttons, as well as a range of carded wool for spinning and felting. Spring has arrived and we have lots of exciting new yarns and patterns to tempt you, so now is... Read more

A wild day out. Bring your family along to Rainbow Springs, to meet ours. Get up close and personal with the wonderful birds, bugs and beasts that call New Zealand home. The Under the Sun day pass offers an action-packed, fun-filled, and (whisper it) educational day out. Make sure you take a ride on the Big Splash, and don't forget to head to the crowd-pleasing free-flight Bird Show. We've also got 10+ daily animal encounters for you to enjoy. Kiwi. Kiwi are shy, ground dwelling creatures who... Read more

Rotorua's football club for Youth & Senior football. - we are the only Rotorua football Club to offer J&Y league football. All footballing abilities welcome. boys and girls, men and women. We are also always keen to hear from people wanting to get into or carry on with coaching and refereeing. The 2020 season will see 7 of our coaches having sat their C Licence (and JL3 where relevant), this has been achieved thanks to RECT funding and our commitment as a club to provide local footballers... Read more

Lakes Performing Arts Centre has welcomed thousands of people of all ages and from all walks of life into the world of performing arts. Whether its dance, drama, music or vocal, the centre's talented team have inspired their students to have the confidence to perform at the best of their abilities, regardless if its in the comfort of their own homes, or on stage. The centre offers a comprehensive range of affordable classes for the whole whanau to enjoy from preschoolers to seniors. Lakes... Read more

As the inventors of this iconic adventure experience, at OGO Rotorua, visitors are offered multiple OGO ride options where we add 40 litres of water; (cool in summer, warm in winter). Choose from the side by side H2OGO Straight Tracks which start from 250m up the hill and race one another downhill. From here, you Superman-dive into the OGO on your own, or have one, two or three friends in there together. H2OGO Sidewinder Track is the world’s longest at 350 metres, with 6 massive corners that send... Read more

18 holes of Mini Golf in a true NZ setting, surrounded by native bush and birds with bunnies roaming the course! Presenting with a distinct Kiwi ambience, boasting a magnificent backdrop of New Zealand native bush, the Mini Golf Rotorua experience features waterfalls, fish ponds, a 2000 year old Rata stump and abundant wildlife. American designed for competition, reflecting your skill, it remains achievable for children! 2000m+ of fairy lights makes for a whole new ball game come nightfall. Mini... Read more

Set on 1 acre of gardens just 5 minutes’ drive from Rotorua, Santa Maria Motel offers free Wi-Fi, a swimming pool and a hot tub. Each room features satellite TV with over 50 channels. Motel Santa Maria is 5 minutes’ drive from Te Puia Thermal Park and 10 minutes’ drive from Rotorua Airport. Okere Falls and Lake Rotorua are each a 15-minute drive away. All rooms have a well-equipped kitchenette or kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms also feature... Read more

Welcome To Pure Dirt Tours Motorcycling off road is what we are all about. Whether you are looking to try dirt biking for the first time or are looking for a multiday adventure, we have a tour to suit you. We cater for ALL abilities and ages. No need to worry about a license, as all our tours are off road. All tours include a complete set of top of the line safety gear and modern dirt bike to suit your size and ability There are trails for beginners to experts. Because of our great range of... Read more

CrossFit, Bootcamp, CrossFit Kids (6-8yrs), CrossFit Pre-Teens (9-12yrs), CrossFit Teens & Athlete classes. CrossFit is unparalleled for strength, endurance & fitness results. When combined with a healthy eating regime its incredible for weight loss, total body & confidence transformation. Both CrossFit & Bootcamp classes are designed to be fun, whilst challenging & skill developing. Perserverance, mental aptitude, resilience & fortitude building. We provide Fitness 4 All which means fitness... Read more

Violin teaching for ages 7 and over, beginner to grade 5 level. Read more

Welcome to Swimming Bay of Plenty. Whether you’re a member of many years, or simply a visitor interested in taking up a new and exciting sport in your area – we are sure you will find what you are looking for. Swimming can offer many things to many people, recreation, sport, enjoyment – but one thing is often overlooked, the need for swimming to be seen as a life skill. In this day and age it is amazing that less than 25 per cent of our 12-year-olds can swim 200 metres. Worse still is the fact... Read more

New Zealand's must do experience! Soar through the trees and experience New Zealand's ancient native forest like never before in an award winning nature adventure. From the top of the forest canopy in between the thrill of ziplines and suspended swing bridges, your authentic kiwi guides will bring the forest to life as you become part of the conservation story. They are highly trained to keep you safe, make you smile and teach you amazing things as you create memories that will last a lifetime.... Read more

The Philosophy Of The Club Is Simple: To bring the exhiliration of mountain biking to as many people as possible and to continue to make Rotorua a must-ride destination for mountain bikers from around the country and the world. Read more

Imagine a once thriving 1850s logging camp, abandoned when a natural disaster hit. The town being deserted until an enterprising young man, Jax, turned it into a mini putt golf course. You will be able to play through the mine tunnel, under the railway tracks, visit the blacksmiths shop and walk through the giant tree stump. The course is suitable for young and old and there are plenty of photo opportunities along the way! Lumberjax Mini Golf is the brainchild of a Father and Son team,... Read more

ABC Hillcrest is a converted house situated in Hillcrest. We are close to the local schools and Polytechnic. We provide a home away from home environment and a fantastic outdoor area, which helps develop children’s physical and cognitive skills, also fantastic gardens made by the children and whanau from our centre. The teachers in our centre have been at ABC Hillcrest for 6 years and more, this has contributed to the great relationships we have built with parents/whanau and the wider community. We... Read more

Before/After School and Holiday Programs Located in the CBD Open 6.30am - 6pm Mon - Fri Oscar subsidies available Read more

We offer playgroup sessions on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to 0 to 5 year olds as well as kindy sessions in nurturing environment from Monday through to Friday. Eastern Suburbs Pre-School has been in existence since 1963 and now offers quality Early Childhood Education with fully registered and qualified ECE teachers. We are a little non profit community centre and we believe it is our very community spirit which makes our centre thrive. We welcome all families from all backgrounds and cultural... Read more

Founded in 1999 the NZSA identifies & recruits young rugby, rugby league, women’s rugby & netball players from all over New Zealand. Each year NZSA delivers a unique combination of full time coaching, tertiary studies, training and mentoring in a disciplined environment that promotes Maori sporting flair. We also deliver a strength and conditioning program to improve our student’s physical attributes like strength, speed and power. Read more

The Winged Dragon Martial Arts Academy is run by Sensei Lucky Pandelidis (MAIA accredited instructor) With over 40 years experience in various martial arts styles, he currently holds a 4th Dan Black Belt in Go Ju Ryu Karate & a 1st Dan Black Belt in MMA. He has been involved in security for many places such as MCG, Flemington Racecourse & Various Night clubs. With all this knowledge he has combined Martial arts and Street Self defence Read more

River Rats Raft & Kayak have been offering quality adventures for over 35 years. There’s something for everyone, from full on grade 5 action featuring the world’s highest commercially rafted waterfall through to a gentle grade 2 scenic raft trip suitable for participants as young as 5. Kayaking is available on the local lakes. Paddle to a secluded beach or enjoy a hot water swim only accessible by boat, an evening option in summer includes a BBQ dinner and visit to a hidden glow worm cave. Rafting Kaituna... Read more

Conquer fears and discover new limits by launching into action at New Zealand's ultimate adventure hub Velocity Valley. Fun for all ages. Pick your adrenalin buzz from the dare defying Swoop, pulling your own ripcord to hurtle at 130kph through the air, to feeling G-forces akin to Formula One Racing with the Agrojet on a purpose built water course with no slowing down for corners. Harness your inner superhero on the Southern Hemispheres only Freefall Xtreme - flying, twisting and turning on a... Read more

At Central Kids Rotorua East, our vision is to acknowledge the individuality of each child and to provide a flexible environment that enriches their overall learning and developmental growth through a play based foundation. We give children the time, space and choice of either individual or small group learning situations. The learning environment is full of exploration offering a wide variety of experiences to promote children’s learning and creating opportunities for dispositional learning. We... Read more

Rotorua's only TOP 10 Holiday Park located on the stunning Blue Lake, offering quality accommodation from Lakeview Motel units to spacious powered & non-powered camping sites. Blue Lake TOP 10 is the perfect home away from home for you and your family to relax and unwind. Awake to the chorus of native birdsong, start your day with a walk through native forest followed by a dip in the crystal clear waters of Lake Tikitapu. Our holiday park is a short 10 minute drive from the centre of Rotorua... Read more