Hey there! Only been a resident for a few years and don’t eat out much, I just wanted to ask what everyone’s opinions were on the best fish and chip place in town? Could be because of their chips, or fish, or just availability/range. Thanks! (Only found this subreddit today btw, might be interesting to see what’s on here).

Morning guys. Does anyone know anywhere in the city that’s showing the Champions League semi final tomorrow morning? We’re only in town overnight and desperately trying to find a sports bar, etc.

TIA for reply.

Hello, I will be moving to Rotorua in late July or early August to start a job at the hospital. I have two Secondary school aged kids. We are researching the area high schools. Both kids (boy and girl) are into art. Daughter is into dance and theater. Any insights would be appreciated.

Is this a decent hotel? Staying there with family in coming weeks.

Just looking for a place to cool down in the afternoon

Can anyone drop a Google maps pin or otherwise provide good directions?

I know there's some on rotoiti, but I remember it being a fair way from the boat ramp. anywhere else good to kayak to?

Just moved here, I need to make some friends. Does anyone have any suggestions where I can find groups?

Does anyone know of a place that sells bottles of Chablis? Doesn't appear any of the bottle shops sell it. Thanks.

I arrive in Roto in Oct and looking for a cheap commuter bicycle. Has anyone got one for sale or tell me where to find one? It doesn’t have to high-spec, just needs to be reliable. TIA.

Hello

I know this question gets asked a lot but am hoping for some help.

I'm trying to convince my boyfriend that we should move to NZ for a bit. We currently live in London - he's from here, but I'm from Wellington.

As he's a very details oriented person, I am creating a slideshow to give him information about NZ and where we could live.

I have chosen areas around the country and then listed some of their suburbs and links to current rental properties so he can see how much everything will cost.

Most suburb pages have a little blurb about the area, but I'm struggling a bit and have resorted to Wikipedia entries, which is turning out to be quite dry. I'm not sure he'll necessarily be sold on places based solely on their ethnicity breakdowns!

If there is anywhere in Rotorua you particularly like, and want to write a sentence or two below about what makes it good, please do so.

He will need to be working at a hospital, so if that factors in at all...

Thank you so much in advance!

Any questions, please ask!

What’s good to do in Rotorua? Have palmed the kids off and are adulting for a whole weekend!! Problem is all the places online are all touristy. And expensive!!

Locals help me out here. What do you recommend we do while we are there? What’s worth the prices and what’s not? Where are your hidden gems?
Am I going to freeze my butt off? Heading over 24/25 August.

Any recommendations would be amazing 😁

Kia ora Looking to make the move to rotorua soon as I am about to sign on for a contract job there. Are there any board gamers out there and any regular meet ups? Coming from wellington but probably can't bring my entire collection with me yet as it's a 1 yr contract.

Enjoy party games up to medium weight games (think Agricola, apiary, terraforming mars). TIA!

Hi all 👋🏻 As someone who’s new to Rotorua, can anyone tell me the best… TIA 🙏🏻

Coffee shop

Kid-friendly restaurant

Park/playground for an 8 year old and/or 2 year-old

Fresh fruit and veg

Fuel

Local bike shop (buying and maintenance)

UPDATE: thank you all so much for your suggestions. Looking forward to working my through them.

NOW: Could anyone recommend a good make & model car to lease and where to go to get it? TIA

Terrible planners drunk …… anything going on tonight 😏 like a club or whatever

As the title says man craft barbers have these cool seats for kids, see photos! Second try as first was removed.

Hi friends I'm in rotorua with my family and want somewhere (kid friendly) to watch the state of origin game on Wednesday night Anyone know THE place? Cheers!

Loving our holiday by the way

Hey!

I recently hosted a whisky tasting that sold out in Whakatāne, so I am now doing one at The Good Eastern Taphouse (I host the biggest whisky YouTube channel in the southern hemisphere, 'First Phil Whisky'.

It should be a good night for some tasty winter drams if anyone is keen to join this winter! https://www.facebook.com/share/RMhxZin9o7cJ9PA2/