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 Shopping - The city centre or main shopping area is
convenient and easily accessible. With attractive cobble stone
paved streets, Rotorua provides an abundance of shops to cater to
the needs of all, including clothing and fashion, appliances, ice
cream parlours, carpets and vinyls, arts and crafts, sporting
goods, books and stationery, gifts and novelties, pharmacies and
many more. The two main streets are Tutanekai and Hinemoa and the
City Focus Square is within walking distance, providing the
services of a community police office and an information centre.
Daily shows and performances are a popular attraction within the
square.
Shop trading hours range from 9am – 5:30pm Monday to Friday
and Saturdays until early afternoon. Various shops are open on
Sundays. Post Offices and banking corporations are open between
the hours of 9am - 4:30pm weekdays only.
 Local Activities - Rotorua is the ultimate
destination for the extreme adventurer. Adrenaline pumping
activities range from rap jumping down the face of a mountain,
Zorbing - where you are strapped inside an enormous air-cushioned
ball as you bounce down a hill or for those with the need for
speed try screeching downhill on the infamous Rotorua luge or
tandem skydiving at the Rotorua Airport, to challenging your
spirit by rafting the rushing rapids of New Zealands highest
commercially rafted waterfall, the Kaituna. The Rangitaiki River
rafting option provides a thrilling experience to a lesser
extent, combining swift rapids with the pleasure of gentle
flowing currents.
 Popular historic adventures include the
4-wheel-drive safari tour of the famous extinct volcano, Mount
Tarawera. Spectacular sites viewed during the 120km tour provide
an abundance of history and knowledge. The eruption occurred in
1886, successfully destroying the eighth wonder of the world, the
fantastic Pink and White Terraces.
Other Places of Interest - Approximately one hours drive South of
Rotorua takes you to the stunning destination of the Huka Falls.
Located near the beautiful township of Taupo, it’s
thundering waters and nearby pristine native bush provide a
unique awe-inspiring environment for all to view. Experience the
waterfall wonders from above, encased within the safety of a
helicopter, or enjoy one of the many bush walks in the area.
 Venture 50kms northwest of Rotorua to the sweet
destination of Kiwifruit country. Te Puke is renowned the
Kiwifruit capital of the world, offering unique entertainment in
the form of guided kiwi cart rides through an extensive export
orchard and horticultural theme park. Refreshments and eateries
are available at the family restaurant, while small keepsakes can
be purchased at the souvenir centre.
Discover the heart of New Zealand’s farm life in the
participation of an authentic New Zealand working farm tour,
which also provides visitation to the popular kiwifruit orchards.
Alternatively hand feed woolly sheep, lambs and the graceful
deer, discover the diligence of the honeybee at work producing
Agrodome honey, or try your hand at clay shooting.
Your experiences in the thermal wonderland will certainly be
treasured, with departing memories of the regions delightful
array of historic and cultural attractions, affordable shopping
and exciting activities. Visitors to New Zealand truly regard the
volcanic area of Rotorua as one of the most interesting places in
the country.
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