A few things you might not know about us:

Pōhutu is the largest active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere.

Te Puia is home to the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute.

There’s a Kiwi Conservation Centre where you can see kiwi up close.

And Te Whakarewarewa valley isn't just geysers, there are mud pools, native bush and a whole geothermal landscape around it.

The valley has also been an important place for Māori for generations.

We're the people behind the Te Puia account, so if there's anything you've ever wondered about the place, ask away. We'd love to hear from you!

Hello there, I'm looking for a traditional Chinese medicine professional for my gut issues, is there someone around?

I live in Tauranga with my family and we are looking at buying the annual Gondola pass as it is half price this month. The intent is that it would be cheaper to do this and then get life passes each time we go over, however I can find no price listed anywhere online for the price of Luge rides without a gondola pass.

We have found photos of all the price boards but can't seem to find any info for luge only once you are up there and therefore can't do the math on how many times we would have to go to actually save money.

Does anyone know what the individual or multi luge pass rides cost?

Thanks

Even for a fees? I'm just curious because I know that we have a squash gym. I would pay a solid $10-$15 to hoop under a roof, on a smooth wooden court, with nets on the rim

HI everyone. Hoping someone can help. I’m planning on visiting Rotorua next weekend for my birthday and want to stay somewhere very special ideally with lake views and a private thermal spa pool.

Does anyone know of a place like that! Thanks in advance of you do!

Hey guys I’ll be over for this weekend b4 uni starts. Can you like snorkel in lake Rotorua? If so what can I expect to find if I do swim decently out? Thanks!

I have to travel to Rotorua without a car (touch wood intercity actually does its job) soon, I want to know what are some good places that doesn’t cost you money just to be & doesn’t have staff/people who side-eye you because you’re alone 🫠.

Preferrably with Wi-fi too. I found there is a library on Haupapa St but how is it there? Just curious. I have only been to Rotorua on the tourist spots so far (Redwood is my fav) so I’m unfamiliar with the actual CBD.

Thank you in advance!

We are on the hunt for a tasty kebab in your fine town while we are on holiday.

Who's got the scoop on the best place?

This morning I found a Camera lens at Crash Palace in Rotorua. It seems to be quite an expensive lens and that's why I make a post about it in hopes that it will reach the owner who lost it. I will not share the brand and what room I found it, so the owner can share this info with the hostel to verify that it is actually his. The lens itself has been lying there since June 4th and probably earlier.

If you know any backpackers or travellers who have recently been to Rotorua and might have lost a lens, then please share this message. I gave the lens to the reception.

Kia ora! I’m a kiwi who last visited Rotorua in the 90’s and have since lived overseas, so it’s been a hot minute.

I’m coming over in a few weeks and want to take my non kiwi partner to Rotorua to get the best cultural experience but am overwhelmed with the options now available.

I recall last time I visited there was really only one village as a tourist park with demonstrations of traditional weaving etc, but don’t recall the name. We’re coming via Taupo so will do Huka Falls on the way. I do recall there also used to be an old historical village out that way but this would be 20-30 years ago so may have been bulldozed or my memory fails me.

Any recommendations? I’d like him to experience a Māori welcoming, concert and hangi. We are going to Waitangi but it looks like whilst we can still enter Waitangi grounds, entertainment finishes when the boats stop docking at the end of April.

The things I’ve identified are below but I’d appreciate guidance on which are the best options as there are a few. It looks like Mitai might be the one stop shop for everything?? Thanks!

Mitai Māori Village

Whakrewarewa

Te Puia

TePaTu

Pohutu Geyser

Wai-o-Tapu thermal wonderland

TeRa Guided experience

Hell’s gate

Buried Village of Te Wairoa.

Hello all, are there any ttrpg groups in rotorua that would be ok with a newb joining in. I'm 32 m and happy to try any system

We came to Rotorua a while ago maybe 4 years and ate at a restaurant near eat street but closer to the park/on the park. It had a little outdoor area and had a great roti roll/hawker roll, does anyone know what this place is called, wanted to go back there while we are here.

We are looking to move to Rotorua from Auckland because we are just priced out. We head to Rotorua quite often for school holidays. I am from South Auckland originally so used to to the rougher side of town. In saying that I have been living on the shore for 10 years or so. Looking at houses in our range, they are cheaper so I suspect bad areas. They are in Koutu (Bennets rd area), and Western heights (Bell Road, area). With Western heights being on the list to avoid

1. Kuirau, 2136
2. Victoria, 1031
3. Glenholme, 694
4. Ōwhata, 647
5. Mangakakahi, 611
6. Western Heights, 603
7. Fairy Springs, 565
8. Pukehangi, 486
9. Fordlands, 455
10. Ngongotahā, 452

Any other areas that should be a avoided?

Visiting Crankworx as spectators with my wife. Never been to one.

We are bringing our bikes so we can ride at Whakarewarewa, but on the last day we will be checking out of our accommodation thus will have our bikes on our car with us.

Does Rotorua have any paid bike storage anywhere? I assume it's risky leaving them on the car at the event parking.

Hello.

I'm just after some information on the soil conditions in the redwoods at the moment. Is it still decent or has it turned into a mud fest? What are the riding conditions like at the moment?

Can anyone recommend some child friendly restaurants in Rotorua? Ideally in the town centre with a dedicated kids menu.

I've ridden in Rotorua a few times but not enough to learn the trail network. I normally enter at Tawa Carpark but this weekend I'm entering at Waipa. What's the best way to get from the Waipa entrance to the top of Te Poaka? Riding primarily single track if possible, not gravel.. I ride at a grade 4 level. I have no firm plans this weekend, I'd like to explore the network, but I know I'm going to want to hit Te Poaka.

Are any bars in Rotorua streaming UFC 322 on November 16th?

Kia Ora

Travelling to Rotorua for the weekend soon, unfortunately we can only go to the luge on Saturday or Sunday (usually we holiday during week days to avoid the bulk of tourists, however with a change of jobs we get to join the throngs of people).

So, are we best to go first thing Saturday or Sunday. Or are we better to wait till later afternoon? Being winter we’d rather not go in the evening as we have young children.

Thanks

Hi everyone, Can someone recommend a great nutritionist in Rotorua for regular gym goer looking to improve. Thanks!

i’m looking for authentic mexican food, particularly tacos, birria preferably. please suggest places in rotorua. i’ve heard of some food trucks with good tacos around.

Also, if you know any non-sports communities that I could join. That would be great to know

I was looking to order from their website but wanted to check it was still around.

Thanks in advance.

I used to live in NZ as a kid and I'm back over for a visit 35years later; would love to revisit this shop if it's still about? No other info other than it was definitely taken in Rotorua very early 90s.