Rotorua Lakefront

Public Places & Spaces / Central

Rotorua Lakefront is a must do for all visitors to our region. Enjoy surreal morning views and epic sunset's over a pearl-like water reflections.

The Lakefront is a Reserve that features BBQs, picnic tables and other areas perfect for family oriented activities.

Rotorua’s first recorded playground equipment was a merry-go-round gifted “to the children of Rotorua” by local bakers Mr. and Mrs. Graeff in 1929. From then a range of playground's and water activites are active through all weather and seasons.

A wharf has been part of the reserve for its full history.

How to find us?

Address

Lakefront Drive, Rotorua

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