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

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

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

Holiday Park in the heart of Rotoura. Cosy Cottage Thermal Kiwi Holiday Park – Rotorua providing affordable accommodation in the city of Rotorua. The only campsite that offers thermal heated camping sites, we also offer thermal heated rooms, thermal heated showers, powered camper van sites, with heated communal areas, pet friendly and of course our namesake, cosy cottages. We cater to motorhome,s, caravan,s, fifth wheeler,s, camping, families, groups and the independent traveler. While you’re... Read more

In the heart of 350-acres of lush farmland, yet only 10 minutes from Rotorua city centre, you’ll find New Zealand’s Agrodome. For over 40 years, visitors from all over the globe have come to the Agrodome to see our world-famous Farm Show starring a cast of talented animals… and you! After the show you can visit the Farmyard Nursery, which is home to our cutest baby animals who are available for cuddles and photos all year round! Plus, if you really want to explore the Agrodome 350-acre working... 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

Rotorua based training in Speech and Drama, Public Speaking, and Improvisation and Theatre skills. Taught by a qualified, experienced and accredited teacher, examiner and adjudicator. Read more

Pathways is a community-based kindergarten that provides excellent early childhood education in a loving and natural environment. Children from 2-7 years old are enrolled the kindergarten, while 0-2 year olds can attend the playgroup sessions with their parents/caregivers twice a week. All children learn 'life from life in a warm, homelike environment, incorporating the values and qualities of truth, beauty and goodness. Pathways Kindergarten is guided by Rudolf Steiner's philosophies and teachings... Read more

5 Star accommodation plus a heated swimming pool, tennis court. mini golf, sauna & small gym 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

Kaituna Cascades is the The Original and the Most Experienced Rafting Company operating on the Kaituna River since 1991 !! Come Rafting with us and take on the Challenge of the "Worlds Highest Commercially Rafted Waterfall" - Tutea Falls !! ( 7 Meters high ) The Kaituna River is one of New Zealands Best and most Scenic Rafted grade 5 rivers. Trips depart 9am, 11:45am and 2:30pm daily from our river base in Okere Falls. All you need to bring is swimwear and a towel, we supply everything... 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

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

We are a family friendly holiday park. We have a covered heated pool for year round swimming, great play ground and plenty of space for running around. We offer a range of accommodation to suit every budget, from basic cabins with communal facilites to fully self contained 2 bedroom units. plus powered sites for all size caravans and camper vans. And we have life size dinosaurs!! There are 18 dinosaurs that are all adopted out where the money is fundraised for our blood cancer. There is so much... Read more

We are a mixed age early childhood education centre tucked away in a quiet street. We are open from 8-5:15 to suit working and non-working parents alike. We also offer a van service for those who don't have access to a vehicle. We pride ourselves on offering a child learning based curriculum, meaning we help the child learn through following their interests and encouraging their curiosity. We aim to have every child that starts school from our centre be a capable and confident learner. We... Read more

Beginner Photography Tuition, one on one or couple. Competitive quotes Minimum of two hours per session . Any type of camera but specialising in Canon DSLRs. I will introduce you to the best Rotorua nature sights and we will go on a photographic journeys together, review the results and you will have a selection of beautiful images to add to your collection. Mosaic workshops including mosaic native birds, fish and insects. Group tuition or individual. All ages welcome. Acrylic and water... Read more

Discover Rotorua's rich culture, volatile landscape and dramatic history in this world-class museum. Innovative exhibitions, fascinating cinema experiences and informative guided tours enable visitors to discover the amazing stories of this unique region. Watch the Rotorua Stories film to discover the scientific and mythological reasons for Rotorua's volatile landscape, or visit the poignant Maori Battalion Cinema to learn about the heroic soldiers in World War II. Meet famous leaders, legendary... 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

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

Come and enjoy our beautiful hedge maze, 1.4 km to get lost in - should you dare! Once you have conquered the Maze, feel free to enjoy the free family fun activities around the complex which include giant board games, tug o war, frisbees, sack racing, the giant connect four game (my favourite). Plus plenty more to entertain you. Bring a picnic and relax. Check out McGregors garden, meet our bunnies and guinea pigs plus our four roosters! The object of this maze is to find your way to the centre.... 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

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

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

MIGS (Mid Island Gym Sports) are a local club based in your Rotorua community, we offer awesome birthday parties, fund filled activities such as recreation gymnastics and trampoline. Competitive trampoline, tumbling and gymnastics. MIGS offer pre school classes that are well known in the Rotorua community. We hold exciting holiday programmes all year round! We also offer Parkour and Trapeze classes. MIGS have a wonderful facility to share with you, come and check us out. Read more

Rotorua Golf Club is a special place, like no other, with a unique thermal course set in the heart of New Zealand's premier visitor destination. The 18 hole Arikikapakapa course provides a magnificent golfing experience. We have a fully equipped golf shop with club, trundler, and cart hire. A welcoming cafe and club house awaits your visit. Read more

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

Free play in a caring environment is at the heart of what we do. We provide before & after school care and holiday programme, Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 5:30 pm. During the school term, we're based in two Rotorua locations - the Glenholme School hall and the Harvest Church Centre, by Westbrook school. Our holiday programme is based at Glenholme School only. We're an OSCAR approved centre, meaning you could be eligible for financial support. Bookings are essential. Read more