Museum Rotorua

Not the museum trip you may expect.  The Museum building is a tribute unto itself in many ways and well worth while having a look through.  It is worth choosing a fine day to be able to take advantage of the viewing platforms on top of the building.

From its heyday as an experimental spa treatments centre, the museum was saved from dilapidation when it became an underground venue for gigs in the 60’s.  There are a range of installations to experience, and a movie theatre that gives a very modern re-enactment of the history of the Rotorua region – with no less a person that Temuera Morrison (Shortland Street, Once Were Warriors & Star Wars) guiding you through.

Also well worth a mention is the Arts gallery, it has a range of interesting contemporary and more classics art forms.  There are guides available for each of the sections of the museum and you have the option of absorbing it all in your own way, or gaining the additional value of local knowledge by taking a guided tour.

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Skyline Gondola, Luge Rotorua

The Luge is traditionally the ‘must do’ activity in Rotorua.  Spectacular views of the city also result in a unique way to utilise gravity in an environmentally friendly fashion – roll.  Skyline have created a patented go-cart (non-motorised) and some really well designed luge tracks.  You don’t need a motor to go fast or to have a race, and you will enjoy the ride.  Skyline also have a top level restaurant, along with  a new swing based ride that seems to get the punters screaming if a bit of freefall is more your thing. 

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Wifi Hotspots in Rotorua

Internet is so much intertwined in our lives now so here's a list of wifi hotspots to help Rotorua tourists and local visitors:

1. Fat Dogs Cafe - wifi hot spot
2. Tutanekai St
3. Mcdonalds Rotorua - Cafe - click here.
4. Cafe hotspots in the city - click here
5. MALFROY motor lodge - offers generous free wifi to customers

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Choosing the name: MALFROY motor lodge

Jean Michel Malfroy - 1839-1894 

MALFROY motor lodge is named after the renowned French engineer, Jean Michel Malfroy - 1839-1894 - who after mining in Victoria arrived on the West Coast of New Zealand in the 1860’s; bent on gold-seeking. There he imbibed a taste for local politics, and was for some time the Mayor of Ross.  He became Resident Chief Engineer in Rotorua immediately after the Mount Tarawera eruptions in 1886.  Mr Malfroy took a great personal interest in the geo-thermal valley, Whakarewarewa, and designed and built the ‘Malfroy Geyser’s.’  In 1889, his works were formally recognised by his being appointed to represent the Colony at the Great Exhibition in Paris, where he received the distinction of “Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur.”

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Okere Falls Track, How to Get There

One of the most spectacular sights in Rotorua - Okere Falls - is only 21 km away from MALFROY motor lodge, Rotorua accommodation and mineral pool. MALFROY is located at 51 Malfroy Road, Rotorua.

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Driving directions to Okere Falls, New Zealand 51 Malfroy Rd
Victoria, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
1. Head east on Malfroy Rd toward Ruihi St 500 m
2. Turn left onto Fenton St 550 m
3. Turn right onto Amohau St/State Highway 30A 150 m
4. Continue straight to stay on Amohau St/State Highway 30A Continue to follow State Highway 30A 2.6 km
5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Te Ngae Rd/SH 30 Go through 1 roundabout 9.3 km
6. Continue straight onto State Hwy/State Highway 33 7.8 km
Okere Falls New Zealand

Getting there
Okere Falls walking track is located 21 km from Rotorua on Trout Pool road off SH 33 (the Rotorua to Tauranga highway).

Activities
 Fishing
 Rafting

Okere Falls Track
Alert/Important notice
 Dangerously strong currents and waterfalls. Please keep to the track.

Track category
Short walk

Time:   30 min one way
Distance:   1.2 km
Description
A well-formed bushwalk with scenic lookouts over Okere River and its spectacular waterfalls.  There are numerous information panels along the track, interpreting the human and natural landscape.  A wide grassy area beside the main carpark provides a good site for a picnic, public toilets are provided here as well. The trout pool is a popular fishing spot, and trout are often seen swimming gently against the current. From the main lookout platform by Hinemoa's steps you can watch rafters and kayakers sweep over the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the world.

More information: http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/bay-of-plenty/rotorua-lakes/okere-falls-track/

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Tarawera Falls Track - Directions

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Time:   20 min one way
Distance:   700 m
Description
Follow the track that leaves the carpark heading upstream along the Tarawera River. You will reach a bridge crossing over Tarawera River and the track continues upstream until you arrive at the falls viewing area where you can fully appreciate their splendour. Signs at the viewpoint explain the cultural and natural significance of the area.

Back-track to return to the carpark or continue along the tramping track to Tarawera Outlet (approximately another 2 hours one way).

Facilities: A toilet is located at the carpark. There is a viewing area with a seat at the falls.

Getting there
Access to Tarawera Outlet is from Kawerau township (off SH 30 between Rotorua and Whakatane) via private forestry roads which require permits. A map & directions are avaliable at the Kawerau Information Centre. The forest gate is closed during the hours of darkness. The forest road may be closed in summer when fire risk is high.

Access permits
Permits cost $5 and must be collected on the day of entering the forest roads from:

Kawerau Information Centre
Plunket St, Kawerau
+64 7 323 6300
Email: kawerauinfo@xtra.co.nz


How to get to Kawerau Info Centre from MALFROY motor lodge


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Source: http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/bay-of-plenty/rotorua-lakes/tarawera-falls-track/

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Whakarewarewa Forest

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Mountain biking is a new adventure choice for families! Rotorua showcases one of the BEST mountain biking destinations in New Zealand.

Just 5 minutes drive from MALFROY Motor Lodge, Rotorua accommodation and mineral pool.


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