With attractive cobble stone paved streets, Rotorua provides an abundance of shops to cater to the needs of all, including clothing and fashion, appliances, ice cream parlours, carpets and vinyls, arts and crafts, sporting goods, books and stationery, gifts and novelties, pharmacies and many more. The two main streets are Tutanekai and Hinemoa and the City Focus Square is within walking distance, providing the services of a community police office and an information centre. Daily shows and performances are a popular attraction within the square.
Various shops are open on Sundays.
Local Activities Rotorua is the ultimate destination for the extreme adventurer. Adrenaline pumping activities range from rap jumping down the face of a mountain and tandem skydiving at the Rotorua Airport, to challenging your spirit by rafting the rushing rapids of New Zealand's highest commercially rafted waterfall, the Kaituna. The Rangitaiki River rafting option provides a thrilling experience to a lesser extent, combining swift rapids with the pleasure of gentle flowing currents. Spectacular sites viewed during the 120km tour provide an abundance of history and knowledge. The eruption occurred in 1886, successfully destroying the eighth wonder of the world, the fantastic Pink and White Terraces.