Rotorua Travel Forum

Transport from Tauranga to Rotorua
Posted: Sat August 15, 2009 08:00 AM UTC

Hi, I shall be arriving by cruise ship in Tauranga later this year, spending just the day there, however I would like to visit some of the attractions at Rotorua, ie: Whaka, how do I get from Tauranga to Whaka by bus?, allowing enough time to see the attraction and return to Tauranga to board the ship later that same day. thank you.

LindaHardy

5 replies

A day and a half in Rotorua with a car
Posted: Tue August 11, 2009 06:46 PM UTC

Hi there, my partner and I are travelling to Rotorua from Auckland and will have a night and full day to explore before leaving for Wellington. We will also have a car and we are trying to find the best way to spend our time? Does anyone have any recommendations or itineraries for that short time?

Thanks!

Kara87

5 replies

Holiday Park for large Family Reunion
Posted: Fri December 26, 2008 01:03 PM UTC

Hi can anyone recommend a holiday park for a family reunion/70th birthday, 40-50 people. Self catering. Also needs to have a small hall or any kind of room with kitchen where we can all meet and share our time together. Early August.
Thanks Jenny

candjamadio

2 replies

New Years Eve in Rotorua
Posted: Sun December 21, 2008 09:54 PM UTC

We will be soending New Years Eve in Rotorua with 3 teens and were thinking of doing the Luge, buffet and wanted to see the fireworks. They have 2 seatings. Does anyone know what time the fireworks are?

lesliehouston

1 reply

Te Puia vs. Whakarewarewa Maori Village
Posted: Tue July 29, 2008 03:43 PM UTC

Are Te Puia and the Whakarewarewa Maori Village the same place?? If not, is one better to see than the other? Thanks.

Paulaann12

2 replies

Camp ground
Posted: Fri June 27, 2008 02:40 PM UTC

Hi can anyone suggest a good place to camp (with camper van)in or near Rotorua in August? I have checked several out on the internet and while they all seem fine, I have learned that things often are very different in person.

Also, I am picking the camper up at Auckland airport and heading to Rotorua as my first stop/night. Where is the best place to stop and stock up with supplies and food stuffs between pick up and stopping at camp for night?

Thank you

Steve

CanadianFella

5 replies

Kingsgate Hotel Rotorua
Posted: Tue June 10, 2008 10:21 PM UTC

Does the Kingsgate have a hairdryer in each room? Are there tea/coffee facilities in the room and a bar fridge?

ROSINDA

1 reply

Transportation via the Caves
Posted: Sun March 2, 2008 04:15 AM UTC

I am planning a visit and my itinerary takes me from Auckland to Rotorua. I have learned about and found coach (bus) transportation from Rotorua to Auckland with a stop to tour the caves, but can't locate the trip in the reverse direction. Can anyone give me the name of a transport/tour company that would have such a trip? P.S. I'm having a similar problem with a one way from Queenstown to Christchurch including a stop at the Glacier in Mt. Cook, if you might have any information on that as well. I assume that the trips operate in both directions as the coaches have to return anyway.

SyH

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Authentic Hangi
Posted: Wed February 13, 2008 03:20 PM UTC

My husband & I are looking for a hangi that is still cooked in the most traditional way - underground. I've found 2 companies that offer an "authentic" hangi. One is Mitai Maori Village & the other is Tamaki Maori Village. Any comments on which would give us the most traditional experience. Or any other company?

Or if you know of one on the South Island we'll be at Nelson, Fox Glacier, Queenstown, Te Anua, Dunedin & Christchurch.

mcanada

3 replies

auckland - Rotorua - in a day
Posted: Sat December 8, 2007 10:57 PM UTC

Is this possible? I would like to visit the Paradise springs lions, mud pits, hot springs and hangi.....

I am travelling alone, so not sure how to get there....is the airport a fair way out?

I am hoping it can be done in a day, early out of auckland, late back etc.

auztrav

11 replies

Car hire recommendations?
Posted: Tue August 14, 2007 10:05 PM UTC

Hi all, my soon to be wife and I are spending our honeymoon in New Zealand (can't wait!) and we're after some recommendations for car hire companies as we've been reading quite a lot of reports of hidden charges and poor service, so I thought I'd post a request for recommendations and see what other peoples experiences were and hopefully get some good advice. We're looking to hire a car in Rotorua for 7 days and would like to minimise our risk in terms of insurance liability.

Many thanks in advance :)

aaronfecowycz

3 replies

Rotorua tourist information
Posted: Tue June 5, 2007 05:28 AM UTC

Is there a tourist bureau in Rotorua where I can purchase a map of the CBD?

ccole

2 replies

Rotorua
Posted: Tue June 5, 2007 05:20 AM UTC

There used to be an older style hotel in the Rotorua CBD near the museum and lawn bowls. Name included Prince or Princess I think. Does it still exist.

croydoncole

3 replies

Agrodome, Te Puia and Skyline Skyrides
Posted: Sat April 7, 2007 01:27 PM UTC

do you know what types of facilities and enhancements are found in agrodome farm show, te puia and skyline skyrides?

divinepower31

4 replies

Tongariro National Park
Posted: Fri January 12, 2007 04:02 AM UTC

Hey everyone

We wanted to travel to the park (from Rotorua) for 2 days on the 24th, and were told the best access points were either National Park or Ohakune.

However we're having trouble locating buses that travel from Rotorua to either of those destinations.

Can anyone help with any advice or alternative options?

Thanks in advance

Neil

Neil1978

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Looking for relatives
Posted: Mon October 30, 2006 05:57 AM UTC

Hi all

I'm trying to track down Joan or Louise Farquhar who used to run the Waiotapu Wonderlands 20 years ago. Joan is Louise's mother.

If anyone knows of their whereabouts I would be grateful for contact details.

Regards

pj

pjdubai

3 replies

Drive time from Rotorua to Waitomo
Posted: Thu March 9, 2006 12:15 AM UTC

Hi

We are planning to do the Lost World abseiling in Waitomo (late June 06). However, we will be staying in Rotorua and driving down in a hire car. Does anyone know how long will it take to drive from Rotorua to Waitomo?

thanks
Tom

Tomtt88

9 replies

Hamilton - Aspen or Aquarius Motel?
Posted: Tue February 7, 2006 09:43 AM UTC

As already mentioned on a prevous question, Í and my family intend to be in Hamiltom for the Balloons over Waikato Festival.
Would like some help to decide between Aspen Motel and Aquarius, that still have available family aptms.
Thk u
Maria

MFAMILY

3 replies

How to get around
Posted: Mon January 23, 2006 11:08 PM UTC

My husband is going to be at the Mungunui Hunting Lodge in March and since I don't hunt, I wanted to find out what I could do by myself in Rotorua. Can you do some things that are within walking distance? Just trying to get some information before I make my decision to come. Thanks so much.

54cookie

3 replies

Hotel Ibis + Novotel locations
Posted: Fri August 12, 2005 03:36 AM UTC

What I'm wondering is, how close (or far) are those two hotels from the Intercity/Newmans coach stop - in terms of walking distance?

I've seen some location maps but they all seem different, which is basically confusing me.

An answer would be greatly appreciated.

mscrabtree

3 replies

Zorb wet or dry?????
Posted: Fri February 18, 2005 06:23 AM UTC

Which is better?
Thanks

CalGalT

5 replies

To book or pre book!!!
Posted: Mon November 15, 2004 11:15 AM UTC

Hi - I'm staying in Auckland middle of February and was want to do a day trip to Rotarora Springs. Was wondering if I should pre book my day trip or to wait and book once I'm in Auckland? Can anyone recommend any tour sites?

cheekylass

3 replies

Maori Experience...During the day?
Posted: Wed July 21, 2004 02:57 PM UTC

Greetings,

My family are planning a trip to the North Island in late September. I have two young sons, age 3 & 6. We want to expose them to the Maori culture, but it looks like all of the events take place in the evening and we are afraid that our boys may fall asleep. Are there day time Maori events?

Many thanks in advance!

Cheers!

marcopollo1844

2 replies

Visit Rotorua
Posted: Tue July 8, 2003 09:45 PM UTC

Hello, we are a bunch of guys who would like to visit NZ. We have a lot of general information but we would like to have some info about spots who are worthwhile seeing and not commercially exploited

Is there some one who could give us some spots???

Thanks in advance

Lappiekris

1 reply

is the smell bad!
Posted: Wed April 16, 2003 11:00 PM UTC

is the smell bad! my friend said it was bad?

keeva00

17 replies