Charter Members

Rotorua Sustainable Tourism Charter members engage in sustainable business practices that contribute to conserving the physical and the sociocultural environment.

PLAY YOUR PART in the sustainability chain by choosing businesses based on their commitment to sustainability.

Rotorua Sustainable Tourism Charter member businesses are listed below and can be identified by looking for the Charter symbol on the rotoruaNZ.com website, on the brochure display racks at the Rotorua i-SITE, and in the reception areas of the member businesses.

Help other visitors identify Charter member businesses doing a great job at being sustainable by posting comments about your sustainability experience with these businesses.

Tamaki Heritage Experiences

Tamaki Heritage Experiences offers two great attractions in the Rotorua area. The Tamaki Maori Village is an evening cultural experience including a trip back to pre-European times, traditional welcome ceremony, village visit and traditionally-cooked feast. Realm of Tane blends a guided tour with storytelling and character theatre to trace a young woman’s journey to connect with her heritage.

Attraction | www.maoriculture.co.nz
The Lake House Bed & Breakfast

The Lake House B&B is a quality, well appointed lake edge property within easy access of Rotorua’s attractions. All rooms have outstanding views over Lake Rotorua to Mokoia Island and beyond. Take a walk along the lake edge, swim in the lake, make free use of the kayaks, relax on sun beds in the beautiful gardens and enjoy the luxurious spa room.

Accommodation | www.thelakehouse.co.nz
Triple 1 Five … on Tutanekai

The cuisine on offer at Triple 1 Five is New Zealand – Pacific rim flavours with a constantly changing list of specials according to the season. Stonegrill dining was added to the menu in June 2005 and offers a unique taste in dining. With all meats trimmed of fat and presented on a very hot (400 Celsius) Stonegrill which cooks the meat at the table. Triple 1 Five is located on “the Streat” at 1115 Tutanekai Street.

Service | www.triple1five.co.nz
Ventura Inn & Suites Rotorua

The Ventura Inn & Suites Rotorua hotel is one of the closest hotels to the central business district, with Rotorua’s best restaurants, attractions and shopping within easy walking distance. Guests can choose from one of 54 rooms, all air-conditioned with internal/lift access and keycard security locks. Choose either studio rooms, or suites featuring kitchen facilities and separate bedroom. Rooms with king-size beds and spa baths are available.

Accommodation | www.venturainns.co.nz
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland provides the gateway to New Zealand’s most colourful natural volcanic environment. Visitors can walk at their own pace and absorb the unique features including the world famous champagne pool, geysers, bubbling mud, steaming ground, expansive vistas, huge volcanic craters and sinter terrace formations. Guaranteed daily eruption of Lady Knox Geyser at 10.15am.

Attraction | www.geyserland.co.nz
Waimangu Volcanic Valley

The Waimangu Volcanic Valley has been operating since 1965 in one of the newest eco-systems in the world. Waimangu provides an ecology-focused experience through the craters of the beautiful Waimangu Volcanic Valley, where visitors will experience a range of volcanic activity, native plants and birdlife.

Attraction | www.waimangu.com
Waimarama International Healing & Education Centre

If your desire is to have an exclusively private luxury holiday as the only guest/s in a waterfront paradise then you need look no further than “Waimarama-International”. We offer one very special executive apartment ideal for your honeymoon, holiday or healing retreat set on a thirty acre farm.

Accommodation | www.waimarama-international.co.nz
Whakarewarewa Living Thermal Village

The living village of Whakarewarewa is set amidst a landscape of erupting geysers, hot thermal springs and bubbling mud pools. Experience the unique lifestyle of the Maori people in a natural village setting. View bubbling mud pools and mineral springs where Maori have bathed for generations and see the awesome power of the ‘Pohutu’ and ‘Prince of Wales Feathers’ geysers from our viewing platform.

Attraction | www.whakarewarewa.com