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Welcome to www.Rotorua.co.nz created for and funded by local businesses. Rotorua is a thriving community which has built a reputation for hospitality and friendly people over many generations. Check out our shopping and dining options, things to do and places to stay, upcoming events, conference opportunities and special deals and discover why we love to live in this beautiful city.
If you plan to travel around New Zealand you’ll find everything you’re looking for in and around Rotorua, and we’re just a short drive away from Hobbiton.
Accommodation choices are many and you can select from Hotels, Motels, Apartments, B&Bs, Backpackers, Holiday Parks or treat yourself in Luxury Lodges.
There’s no limit to opportunities for things to see and do. We have world class attractions offering geothermal wonders, and uniquely New Zealand Maori cultural experiences. All this set in a natural paradise of lakes, forests, mountains and rolling green farmland, with the pacific ocean on the doorstep. Whether you enjoy mountain biking, fishing, golfing, skiing or simply some pampering at a luxury spa, Rotorua is the gateway to your New Zealand experience.
A short drive south from Auckland, or direct flight from Sydney will get you to Rotorua within 3 hours. Or if you are travelling by Cruise Ship you can experience Rotorua easily from the Port of Tauranga.
Trade
Stay and Play Rotorua Ltd works on behalf of businesses in the Rotorua, Central Park and regions to promote the many reasons to Stay longer and Play more in this world class destination.
WHAT WE DO
Familiarisation Visits
Stay and Play Rotorua coordinates regular famil opportunities, to its Member Products, for those working within the Tourism, Conference, Event and other sectors who have the potential to bring visitors to the region.
Product Updates
Stay and Play Rotorua, Central Park and regions, provides regular updates on represented products, by Newsletters, on Facebook and Twitter, and with meetings either in your home office, or when you are next visiting our region
Frontliner Training
Training of your frontline staff is available on request or next time we are visiting your location.
General Information
We are happy to assist with any general information or contacts in our region.

Management Team
Kay Clarke
Managing Director
Sophie Rainford
Sector Manager
- NZ Based Inbound Tour Operators
- i-SITES and Information Centres
Richard McKisack
Sector Manager
- Australia
- Western Markets - UK / Europe/North America
click here to contact Richard McKisack
Richard Froggatt
Sector Manager
- M.I.C.E. Markets (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Events)
click here to contact Richard Froggatt












