If you haven’t got long in this beautiful geothermal town, then it pays to plan your visit so you know exactly what hot spots to head to first.

The best things to see, eat and do in Rotorua
From a bakery-style breakfast to a seafood buffet lunch up high, and local beers on tap to end the evening (with some sight-seeing in between of course), Rotorua sure makes it easy to be a very content visitor.
Morning
Midday
Afternoon
Evening
12 Hours Rotorua
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1
Ciabatta Bakery (Breakfast Bakery styles)
38 White Street, Fenton Park
Cafes, Eat & Drink
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2
Stratosfare (Seafood Buffet)
178 Fairy Springs Road
Restaurants, Eat & Drink
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3
Volcanic Hills Winery (Wine Tasting)
176 Fairy Springs Road
Goods, Eat & Drink
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4
Tea & Happiness (vegan snacks)
149 Fairy Springs Road, Koutu
Cafes, Eat & Drink
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5
ahu boutique - Adrienne Whitewood (Shopping)
3010/1178 Eruera Street
Fashion, Shops
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6
Arts Village (Café within the Arts Village)
1240 Hinemaru Street, The Cottage
Cafes, Galleries & Museums, Eat & Drink, Culture
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7
Portico Gallery
1155 Pukuatua Street
Galleries & Museums, Home, Culture, Shops
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8
Brew Bar (beer)
1103 Tutanekai Street
Bars, Eat & Drink
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9
Terrace Kitchen (dinner)
1029 Tutanekai Street
Restaurants, Eat & Drink
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10
Basement Cinema (watch a film)
1140 Hinemoa Street
Activities, Stay & Explore