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Central Suburbs

• Fordlands, Rotorua: Suburb Guide to Community Character, History and Getting There
• Glenholme Rotorua: Established Suburb Close to the City Centre
• Matipo Heights, Rotorua: Suburb Guide to Quiet Living with Lake and City Views
• Pomare Rotorua: Residential Suburb Near the Stadium
• Rotorua Central: Rotorua CBD, Lakefront and Attractions Guide
• Victoria, Rotorua: Suburb Guide to Central Living Close to the City Heart

Eastern Suburbs

• Hannahs Bay Rotorua: Lakeside Suburb with Reserve and Boardwalk
• Holdens Bay Rotorua: Quiet Lakeside Suburb on Lake Rotorua
• Lynmore Rotorua: Established Suburb Near the Redwoods and Blue Lake
• Ngapuna Rotorua: Eastern Suburb with Marae and Industrial Character
• Ōwhata Rotorua: Semi-Rural Eastern Suburb with Growing Population
• Tikitere Rotorua: Rural Settlement and Hell's Gate Geothermal Site

Lakeside Communities

• Hamurana, Rotorua: Village Guide to Lakeside Living, Springs and Lake Access
• Lake Ōkāreka, Rotorua: Lakeside Settlement, Walkway and Recreation
• Lake Ōkataina, Rotorua: Rural Area Guide to Remote Lakeside Setting in Native Forest
• Lake Rotomā Rotorua: Clearest Lake and Lakeside Settlement
• Lake Tarawera, Rotorua: Suburb Guide to Lakeside Community
• Mount Tarawera, Rotorua: Rural Area Guide to the Volcano and Its Lake Shores
• Mourea Rotorua: Lakeside Settlement Between Lake Rotorua and Lake Rotoiti
• Ohinemutu, Rotorua: Suburb Guide to the Living Māori Village on Lake Rotorua
• Okere Falls Rotorua: Lakeside Settlement and Kaituna Rafting Hub

Northern Suburbs

• Fairy Springs, Rotorua: Suburb Along the SH5 Tourism Corridor
• Kawaha Point Rotorua: Lakeside Suburb on Lake Rotorua
• Koutu Rotorua: Lakeside Suburb with Māori Heritage and Lake Access
• Ngongotahā Rotorua: Village on Lake Rotorua's Western Shore
• Selwyn Heights Rotorua: Northern Residential Suburb Guide
• Western Heights Rotorua: Residential Suburb with Strong Schools

Outlying Areas

• Horohoro, Rotorua: Rural Area Guide to Farming Community and Geological Landmark
• Kaingaroa Forest, Bay of Plenty: Plantation Forest and Village Guide
• Kapenga, Rotorua: Rural Area Guide to the Farmland South of the City
• Kinleith near Rotorua: Settlement Guide to the Forestry Hub Beside Tokoroa
• Mamaku Rotorua: Rural Village on the Mamaku Plateau
• Ngakuru Rotorua: Rural Settlement and Community Life
• Ngawaro near Rotorua: Rural Area Guide to Farms and Outdoor Adventure
• Ngongotahā Valley, Rotorua: Rural Area Guide to Valley and Visitor Attractions
• Reporoa, Rotorua: Dairy Farming Village on the Volcanic Plateau
• Rerewhakaaitu, Rotorua: Rural Area Guide to The District’s Highest Lake and Rural Community
• Tumunui, Rotorua: Rural Area Guide to Farms on the Thermal Explorer Highway
• Waikite Valley, Rotorua: Rural Area Guide to Hot Pools and Rural Setting
• Waiotapu, Rotorua: Rural Area Guide to Geothermal Country South of the City

Southern Suburbs

• Fenton Park Rotorua: Suburb Along the Motel Mile
• Hillcrest Rotorua: Inner City Suburb Next to the CBD
• Mangakakahi Rotorua: Diverse Western Suburb with Strong Māori Community
• Pukehangi Rotorua: Western Suburb Residential Community
• Springfield Rotorua: Established Suburb Demographics and Character
• Sunnybrook Rotorua: Western Suburb with Young Families
• Tihiotonga Rotorua: Established Southern Suburb with Elevated Views
• Utuhina Rotorua: Compact Inner Suburb Demographics and Access
• Whakarewarewa, Rotorua: Suburb Guide to the Geothermal Living Village and Southern Rotorua

Composite & Area Schools

• Te Rangihakahaka Centre for Science and Technology: Zone, NCEA Results & School Facts

Intermediate Schools

• Kaitao Intermediate: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• Mokoia Intermediate: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• Rotorua Intermediate: Zone, Roll & School Facts

Kura Kaupapa Māori

• Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• TKKM o Hurungaterangi: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• TKKM o Ruamata: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• TKKM o Te Koutu: Zone, Roll & School Facts

Primary Schools

• Aorangi School (Rotorua): Zone, Roll & School Facts
• Glenholme School: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• Horohoro School: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• Kaharoa School: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• Kaingaroa Forest School: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• Kawaha Point School: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• Lake Rerewhakaaitu School: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• Lake Rotoma School: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• Lynmore Primary School: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• Malfroy School: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• Mamaku School: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• Mihi School: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• Ngakuru School: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• Ngongotahā School: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• Otonga Road School: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• Owhata School: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• Reporoa School: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• Rotokawa School: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• Rotorua S D A School: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• Rotorua School: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• Selwyn School: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua): Zone, Roll & School Facts
• St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua): Zone, Roll & School Facts
• Sunset Primary School: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• Upper Atiamuri School: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• Waikite Valley School: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• Westbrook School: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua): Zone, Roll & School Facts
• Whakarewarewa School: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• Whangamarino School: Zone, Roll & School Facts

Secondary Schools

• John Paul College: Zone, NCEA Results & School Facts
• Reporoa College: Zone, NCEA Results & School Facts
• Rotorua Boys' High School: Zone, NCEA Results & School Facts
• Rotorua Girls' High School: Zone, NCEA Results & School Facts
• Rotorua Lakes High School: Zone, NCEA Results & School Facts
• Western Heights High School: Zone, NCEA Results & School Facts

Special Schools

• Awhina School/ Activity Centre: Who It's For & How to Enrol
• Rotorua Specialist School - Te Kura Pūkenga o Rotorua: Who It's For & How to Enrol
• Te Āhuru Mōwai: Who It's For & How to Enrol

Forest, Waterfall and Conservation Tracks

• Buried Village Te Wairoa Rotorua: 1886 Eruption Site & Museum
• Cascade Falls Rotorua: Te Auheke Track Glow Worms & Waterfall
• Hamurana Springs Rotorua: Redwood Walk and North Island Spring
• Kaharoa Conservation Area: Kōkako Track and Native Birds near Rotorua
• Kerosene Creek Rotorua: Free Geothermal Swimming and Waterfall Walk
• King Hill Reserve Walking Track Rotorua: Easy Family Bush Walk in Mamaku
• Lake Ōkataina Scenic Reserve: Remote Native Forest Walks near Rotorua
• Lake Rotoiti Scenic Reserve: Hinehopu's Track and Rotorua Lakeside Park
• Lake Rotomā Scenic Reserve: Rotoma Bridle Track and Lakeside Forest
• Mangorewa Ecological Area: Lowland Forest Walk near Rotorua
• Mount Ngongotahā Scenic Reserve Rotorua: Jubilee Track and Nature Loop
• Okere Falls Scenic Reserve Rotorua: Waterfalls, Track and Māori History
• Rainbow Mountain (Maunga Kākaramea): Rotorua Geothermal Summit Walk
• Short Walks in Rotorua: 13 Walks of an Hour or Less
• Skyline Nature Walk Rotorua: Native Trails & Views at Mount Ngongotahā
• Tarawera Falls Rotorua: Cliff-Face Waterfall Access and Track
• Tuhoto Ariki Trail Rotorua: Native Bush Walk and Ride from the Top of Whakarewarewa Forest
• Western Ōkataina Walkway Rotorua: Lake-to-Lake Walk and Ride via Whakapoungakau Trig
• Whirinaki Waterfall Rotorua: Day Trip to a Podocarp Forest Loop

Geothermal Walks

• Hell's Gate Rotorua: Geothermal Walk and Mud Spa Experience
• Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park: Rotorua Geothermal Walk
• Sulphur Bay Wildlife Refuge Rotorua: Birds Geothermal Walks and Cycling
• Te Kopia Walk Rotorua: Short Geothermal Walk to a Boiling Mud Pool
• Waimangu Volcanic Valley Rotorua: Geothermal Walk and Cruise

Lake Tracks

• Blue Lake Track Rotorua: Easy 5.5km Lakeside Circuit at Lake Tikitapu
• Eastern Ōkataina Walkway Rotorua: Lakeshore Bush Track from Lake Ōkataina to Lake Tarawera
• Isthmus Track Rotorua: Short Walk Linking Lake Tarawera and Lake Rotomahana
• Lake Ōkāreka Scenic Reserve: Walks, Camping and Mistletoe near Rotorua
• Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve Rotorua: Trail, Hot Water Beach & Camping
• Lake Tikitapu Scenic Reserve: Blue Lake Rotorua Swimming & Walks
• Northern Tarawera Track Rotorua: Lakeshore Tramp from Tarawera Outlet to Humphries Bay
• Tarawera Trail Rotorua: Walk to Hot Water Beach
• Wheelchair and Pushchair Friendly Walks in Rotorua: 7 Manager-Rated Paths

Redwoods Forest Tracks

• Pohaturoa Track Rotorua: 7.5km Walk with Geothermal Views
• Quarry Lookout Track Rotorua: 4.8km Moderate Forest Walk with Lake Views
• Redwood Memorial Grove Track Rotorua: Easy Walk Among Giant Redwoods
• Tokorangi Pa Track Rotorua: 11.5km Forest Walk to Historic Ridge
• Waitawa Walk Rotorua: Easy 3.4km Dual-Use Trail in Whakarewarewa Forest
• Whakarewarewa Circuit: Explore the 34km Loop of Rotorua’s Famous Forest Trails
• Whakarewarewa Forest Rotorua: The Redwoods, Forest History and Trails at Tītokorangi

Urban and Park Walks

• Linton Park and Mangakākahi Stream Trail Rotorua: Easy Downhill Family Ride
• Linton Park West Playground Rotorua: Playground, Dogs and Walking Paths
• Rotorua Walkway Rotorua: City Network of Lakefront, Geothermal and Stream Walks
• Tihiotonga Centennial Park Rotorua: Memorial Trees, Blossoms and Walks

Forest Reserves

• Kaharoa Conservation Area: Kōkako Track and Native Birds near Rotorua
• King Hill Reserve Walking Track Rotorua: Easy Family Bush Walk in Mamaku
• Mangorewa Ecological Area: Lowland Forest Walk near Rotorua
• Mokaihaha Ecological Area: Kōkako Habitat and Podocarp Forest Near Rotorua
• Tuhoto Ariki Trail Rotorua: Native Bush Walk and Ride from the Top of Whakarewarewa Forest
• Whakarewarewa Forest Mountain Biking Rotorua: Guide to the Redwoods Trail Network
• Whakarewarewa Forest Rotorua: The Redwoods, Forest History and Trails at Tītokorangi

Geothermal Reserves

• Kuirau Park Rotorua: Free Geothermal Park with Playground and Walk
• Rainbow Mountain (Maunga Kākaramea): Rotorua Geothermal Summit Walk
• Te Kopia Walk Rotorua: Short Geothermal Walk to a Boiling Mud Pool
• Waimangu Volcanic Valley Rotorua: Geothermal Walk and Cruise

Lake and Wetland Reserves

• Eastern Ōkataina Walkway Rotorua: Lakeshore Bush Track from Lake Ōkataina to Lake Tarawera
• Hamurana Reserve Freedom Camping Rotorua: Lakeside Site Details
• Isthmus Track Rotorua: Short Walk Linking Lake Tarawera and Lake Rotomahana
• Lake Ōkāreka Scenic Reserve: Walks, Camping and Mistletoe near Rotorua
• Lake Okaro Reserve Freedom Camping: Rotorua Lakeside Site
• Lake Ōkataina Scenic Reserve: Remote Native Forest Walks near Rotorua
• Lake Rotoiti Scenic Reserve: Hinehopu's Track and Rotorua Lakeside Park
• Lake Rotomā Scenic Reserve: Rotoma Bridle Track and Lakeside Forest
• Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve Rotorua: Trail, Hot Water Beach & Camping
• Lake Tikitapu Scenic Reserve: Blue Lake Rotorua Swimming & Walks
• Northern Tarawera Track Rotorua: Lakeshore Tramp from Tarawera Outlet to Humphries Bay
• Sulphur Bay Wildlife Refuge Rotorua: Birds Geothermal Walks and Cycling
• Waikawau / Hannahs Bay Reserve Rotorua: Lakeside Beach, Wetland Walkway and Mobility Playground
• Western Ōkataina Walkway Rotorua: Lake-to-Lake Walk and Ride via Whakapoungakau Trig

Major Parks and Gardens

• Government Gardens Rotorua: Historic Lakefront Park with Walks and Cycling
• Murray Linton Rose Gardens Rotorua: Formal Rose Garden in Fenton Park
• War Memorial Park Rotorua: Lakefront Heritage Site and Redevelopment

Sports Parks and Recreation Reserves

• Neil Hunt Park Rotorua: Sports, Playground and Walking
• Puketawhero Park Rotorua: Playground, Sports Fields and Facilities

Springs, Waterfalls and Wildlife Areas

• Hamurana Springs Rotorua: Redwood Walk and North Island Spring
• Mount Ngongotahā Scenic Reserve Rotorua: Jubilee Track and Nature Loop
• Okere Falls Scenic Reserve Rotorua: Waterfalls, Track and Māori History
• Paradise Valley Springs Wildlife Park Rotorua: Trout, Lions and Native Birds

Suburban and Neighbourhood Parks

• Linton Park West Playground Rotorua: Playground, Dogs and Walking Paths
• Te Rururiki Holdens Bay Reserve: Lakeside Access on Lake Rotorua
• Tihiotonga Centennial Park Rotorua: Memorial Trees, Blossoms and Walks

• Blue Lake Track Rotorua: Easy 5.5km Lakeside Circuit at Lake Tikitapu
• Government Gardens Rotorua: Historic Lakefront Park with Walks and Cycling
• Hamurana Reserve Freedom Camping Rotorua: Lakeside Site Details
• Hamurana Springs Rotorua: Redwood Walk and North Island Spring
• Hot Water Beach Te Rata Bay: Geothermal Swimming Lake Tarawera Rotorua
• Kuirau Park Rotorua: Free Geothermal Park with Playground and Walk
• Lake Ōkāreka Scenic Reserve: Walks, Camping and Mistletoe near Rotorua
• Lake Okaro Reserve Freedom Camping: Rotorua Lakeside Site
• Lake Ōkataina Scenic Reserve: Remote Native Forest Walks near Rotorua
• Lake Rotoiti Scenic Reserve: Hinehopu's Track and Rotorua Lakeside Park
• Lake Rotomā Scenic Reserve: Rotoma Bridle Track and Lakeside Forest
• Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve Rotorua: Trail, Hot Water Beach & Camping
• Lake Tikitapu Scenic Reserve: Blue Lake Rotorua Swimming & Walks
• Ngongotahā Trail Rotorua: Urban Ride and Family Lakefront Tracks
• Ohinemutu, Rotorua: Suburb Guide to the Living Māori Village on Lake Rotorua
• Quarry Lookout Track Rotorua: 4.8km Moderate Forest Walk with Lake Views
• Rainbow Mountain (Maunga Kākaramea): Rotorua Geothermal Summit Walk
• Rotorua Lakefront Playground: Modern Play Area on Lake Rotorua
• Skyline Gravity Park Rotorua: Gondola-Accessed Downhill Mountain Biking
• Skyline Nature Walk Rotorua: Native Trails & Views at Mount Ngongotahā
• Sulphur Bay Wildlife Refuge Rotorua: Birds Geothermal Walks and Cycling
• Tarawera Trail Rotorua: Walk to Hot Water Beach
• Te Rururiki Holdens Bay Reserve: Lakeside Access on Lake Rotorua
• Tihiotonga Centennial Park Rotorua: Memorial Trees, Blossoms and Walks
• Wairua Stream Lake Tarawera: Secluded Geothermal Soak by Boat

BMX and Skills Facilities

• Te Papa O Te Kauri BMX Track Rotorua: UCI-Grade Racing Facility

Lake and Geothermal Cycle Routes

• Blue Lake Track Rotorua: Easy 5.5km Lakeside Circuit at Lake Tikitapu
• Ngongotahā Trail Rotorua: Urban Ride and Family Lakefront Tracks
• Sulphur Bay Wildlife Refuge Rotorua: Birds Geothermal Walks and Cycling
• Te Ara Ahi Cycle Trail Rotorua: Geothermal Great Ride

Mountain Bike Parks and Backcountry MTB

• Rainbow Mountain (Maunga Kākaramea): Rotorua Geothermal Summit Walk
• Skyline Gravity Park Rotorua: Gondola-Accessed Downhill Mountain Biking
• Western Ōkataina Walkway Rotorua: Lake-to-Lake Walk and Ride via Whakapoungakau Trig

Regional Cycle Trails and Touring Routes

• Moerangi Track Rotorua: 35km MTB Ride in Whirinaki Forest
• Okere Falls Rotorua: Lakeside Settlement and Kaituna Rafting Hub

Urban Shared Paths and Family Rides

• Linton Park and Mangakākahi Stream Trail Rotorua: Easy Downhill Family Ride
• Mokopuna Trail and Tītokorangi Loop Rotorua: Easy Family Rides in the Redwoods
• Rotorua Walkway Rotorua: City Network of Lakefront, Geothermal and Stream Walks

Whakarewarewa Forest MTB Trails

• Dodzy Skills Park Rotorua: Free MTB Skills Area in Whakarewarewa Forest
• Te Pūtake o Tawa Rotorua: Forest Hub with Taonga and Quick Access to the High Trails
• Tuhoto Ariki Trail Rotorua: Native Bush Walk and Ride from the Top of Whakarewarewa Forest
• Waipā Mountain Bike Hub Rotorua: Beginner Trails and the Forest's Main Trailhead
• Waitawa Walk Rotorua: Easy 3.4km Dual-Use Trail in Whakarewarewa Forest
• Whakarewarewa Circuit: Explore the 34km Loop of Rotorua’s Famous Forest Trails
• Whakarewarewa Forest Mountain Biking Rotorua: Guide to the Redwoods Trail Network
• Whakarewarewa Forest Rotorua: The Redwoods, Forest History and Trails at Tītokorangi

Lake Fishing

• Lake Ōkāreka Fishing: Rainbow Trout by Boat and Shore
• Lake Ōkaro Fishing: Winter Rainbow Trout near Rotorua
• Lake Ōkataina Fishing: Trophy Trout in a Native Bush Reserve
• Lake Rerewhakaaitu Fishing: Rainbow Trout Near Rotorua
• Lake Rotoehu Fishing: Rainbow Trout in a Quiet Lake near Rotorua
• Lake Rotoiti Fishing: Trophy Trout and Shore Access near Rotorua
• Lake Rotomā Fishing: Clear Water Trout near Rotorua
• Lake Rotomahana Fishing: Rainbow Trout by Forest Permit
• Lake Rotorua Trout Fishing: Stream Mouths, Rules and Access
• Lake Tarawera Rotorua: Trout Fishing, Access and the Scenic Reserve
• Lake Tikitapu Fishing: Rainbow and Brook Trout Near Rotorua

Streams and Rivers

• Awahou Stream Fishing: Trout off the Mouth on Lake Rotorua
• Hamurana Stream Fishing: Trout at the Lake Rotorua Mouth
• Kaituna River Fishing: The Trout Pool at Ōkere Falls
• Ngongotahā Stream Fishing: Trout on Lake Rotorua's West Shore
• Ōhau Channel Fishing: Trout Between Lake Rotorua and Rotoiti
• Utuhina Stream Fishing: Trout in the Heart of Rotorua
• Waiteti Stream Fishing: Spring Creek Trout at Lake Rotorua

Geothermal Hot Springs

• Hot Water Beach Te Rata Bay: Geothermal Swimming Lake Tarawera Rotorua
• Kerosene Creek Rotorua: Free Geothermal Swimming and Waterfall Walk
• Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve Rotorua: Trail, Hot Water Beach & Camping
• The Bridge at Waiotapu Stream Rotorua: Free Hot and Cold Springs
• Wairua Stream Lake Tarawera: Secluded Geothermal Soak by Boat
• Waitangi Soda Springs Rotorua: Natural Mineral Pools

Lake Swimming Spots

• Lake Ōkāreka Scenic Reserve: Walks, Camping and Mistletoe near Rotorua
• Lake Rerewhakaaitu Rotorua: Lake Swimming, Water Quality and Camping
• Lake Rotoehu Rotorua: Lake Swimming, Water Quality and Getting There
• Lake Rotoiti Scenic Reserve: Hinehopu's Track and Rotorua Lakeside Park
• Lake Rotomā Rotorua: Lake Swimming, Water Quality and Getting There
• Lake Tikitapu Scenic Reserve: Blue Lake Rotorua Swimming & Walks
• Te Rururiki Holdens Bay Reserve: Lakeside Access on Lake Rotorua

Rivers, Streams and Swimming Holes

• Ohau Channel Rotorua: Swimming, Water Quality and Getting There

Other

• Ōhope Beach: Swimming, West End Surfing and Water Quality, Day Trip from Rotorua
• Piripai Beach Whakatāne: Swimming, Water Quality and Day Trip from Rotorua

Art & Creative Spaces

• The Arts Village Rotorua: Galleries, Studios, Workshops & Cafe

Geothermal and Cultural Landscapes

• Hamurana Springs Rotorua: Redwood Walk and North Island Spring
• Kuirau Park Rotorua: Free Geothermal Park with Playground and Walk
• Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland: Rotorua Geothermal Pools and Lady Knox Geyser

Museums & Historical Sites

• Bibleworld Museum Rotorua: Biblical Artefacts & Discovery Centre
• Buried Village Te Wairoa Rotorua: 1886 Eruption Site & Museum
• Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa: Historic Bath House
• Te Amorangi Museum Rotorua: Rural Heritage and Steam History

Māori Cultural Experiences & Villages

• Kahukiwi Experiences Rotorua: Small-Group Māori Cultural Tour at Lake Rotoiti
• Mitai Māori Village Rotorua: Evening Hāngi Dinner & Cultural Show
• Ohinemutu, Rotorua: Suburb Guide to the Living Māori Village on Lake Rotorua
• Te Pā Tū Rotorua: Evening Māori Cultural Experience & Seasonal Feast
• Te Puia Rotorua: Geothermal Valley & Māori Cultural Experiences
• Whakarewarewa Living Māori Village Rotorua: Authentic Experience

Geothermal and Hot Springs

• Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park: Rotorua Geothermal Walk
• Te Kopia Walk Rotorua: Short Geothermal Walk to a Boiling Mud Pool

Lakes, Forests and Waterfalls

• Moerangi Track Rotorua: 35km MTB Ride in Whirinaki Forest
• Northern Tarawera Track Rotorua: Lakeshore Tramp from Tarawera Outlet to Humphries Bay
• Tarawera Falls Rotorua: Cliff-Face Waterfall Access and Track
• Whirinaki Waterfall Rotorua: Day Trip to a Podocarp Forest Loop

Towns, Coast and Wider-Region Day Trips

• Hobbiton Movie Set from Rotorua: Guided Tour Day Trip
• Ōhope Beach: Swimming, West End Surfing and Water Quality, Day Trip from Rotorua
• Piripai Beach Whakatāne: Swimming, Water Quality and Day Trip from Rotorua
• Waitomo Glowworm Caves Day Trip from Rotorua: Practical Guide

• Hamurana Reserve Freedom Camping Rotorua: Lakeside Site Details
• Hinemoa Street Car Park Freedom Camping Rotorua: Self-Contained Site Guide
• Lake Ōkāreka Scenic Reserve: Walks, Camping and Mistletoe near Rotorua
• Lake Okaro Reserve Freedom Camping: Rotorua Lakeside Site
• Lake Rerewhakaaitu Rotorua: Lake Swimming, Water Quality and Camping
• Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve Rotorua: Trail, Hot Water Beach & Camping
• Trout Pool Road Freedom Camping Rotorua: Self-Contained Sites Near Okere Falls

Destination Playgrounds

• Puketawhero Park Rotorua: Playground, Sports Fields and Facilities

Lakeside Playgrounds

• Rotorua Lakefront Playground: Modern Play Area on Lake Rotorua
• Waikawau / Hannahs Bay Reserve Rotorua: Lakeside Beach, Wetland Walkway and Mobility Playground

Neighbourhood Playgrounds

• Kuirau Park Rotorua: Free Geothermal Park with Playground and Walk
• Linton Park West Playground Rotorua: Playground, Dogs and Walking Paths
• Neil Hunt Park Rotorua: Sports, Playground and Walking

• Cascade Falls Rotorua: Te Auheke Track Glow Worms & Waterfall
• Kerosene Creek Rotorua: Free Geothermal Swimming and Waterfall Walk
• Okere Falls Scenic Reserve Rotorua: Waterfalls, Track and Māori History
• Tarawera Falls Rotorua: Cliff-Face Waterfall Access and Track
• Whirinaki Waterfall Rotorua: Day Trip to a Podocarp Forest Loop

Lakes

• Lake Rerewhakaaitu Rotorua: Lake Swimming, Water Quality and Camping
• Lake Rotoehu Rotorua: Lake Swimming, Water Quality and Getting There
• Lake Rotomā Rotorua: Lake Swimming, Water Quality and Getting There

Rivers and Streams

• Ohau Channel Rotorua: Swimming, Water Quality and Getting There

• Huia Lyons Reserve Skatepark Rotorua: Community Spot in Fordlands
• Puketawhero Skate Park Rotorua: Eastern Suburbs Facility
• Rotorua CBD Skatepark: Current Status and Access

• Free day inside the restored Rotorua Museum on Saturday 21 November
• Pink and orange signs now mark where Rotorua's inner-city parking zones meet

• Ōhope Beach: Swimming, West End Surfing and Water Quality, Day Trip from Rotorua
• Piripai Beach Whakatāne: Swimming, Water Quality and Day Trip from Rotorua

• Rotorua Library Te Aka Mauri: Community Hub & Services