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Blue Spring (Te Waihou Walkway). Leslie Road entrance
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Hobbiton™ Movie Set

Hobbiton™ Movie Set

9.5
4.7/5690 Reviews
"Film and television bases"
Blue Spring (Te Waihou Walkway). Leslie Road entrance

Blue Spring (Te Waihou Walkway). Leslie Road entrance

4.9
4.8/511 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
Agrodome

Agrodome

8.7
4.7/5302 Reviews
"Farms and pastures"
Polynesian Spa

Polynesian Spa

8.2
4.5/5142 Reviews
Skyline Rotorua

Skyline Rotorua

7.7
4.7/5122 Reviews
"Cable car"
Te Puia - Rotorua, NZ

Te Puia - Rotorua, NZ

7.7
4.6/5209 Reviews
Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

9.3
4.6/5633 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland

Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland

9.0
4.7/5324 Reviews
Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest

Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest

7.4
4.7/5124 Reviews
"Hiking"
"Natural scenery"
Lake Rotorua / Te Rotorua nui ā Kahumatamomoe

Lake Rotorua / Te Rotorua nui ā Kahumatamomoe

6.7
4.7/5214 Reviews
"Natural scenery"

Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Putaruru, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Putaruru Hotel

Putaruru Hotel

2.8/579 Reviews
Bridgehaven Guesthouse

Bridgehaven Guesthouse

4.7/5This user hasn't left any comments yet
Fieldview Arapuni B&B

Fieldview Arapuni B&B

4.8/5This user hasn't left any comments yet
Manaaki Aroha

Manaaki Aroha

4.6/5This user hasn't left any comments yet
Lake Karapiro Lodge

Lake Karapiro Lodge

4.7/522 Reviews
Above the River Karapiro Bed & Breakfast

Above the River Karapiro Bed & Breakfast

4.9/5This user hasn't left any comments yet
A1 Troutfishing at Tirau

A1 Troutfishing at Tirau

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Pinedale Cottage

Pinedale Cottage

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What to Eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Putaruru dishes and foodie spots.
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The Cook Cafe & Bar

The Cook Cafe & Bar

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"Western-style"
The Green Dragon Inn

The Green Dragon Inn

4.4/517 Reviews
"Bars/Bistros"
One Road Ice Cream Company

One Road Ice Cream Company

5.0/5This user hasn't left any comments yet
Avg. AUD4/person
"Western-style"
Paddock

Paddock

4.0/52 Reviews
Avg. AUD9/person
"Coffee Shops"
Alpino cucina e vino

Alpino cucina e vino

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Avg. AUD32/person
"Western-style"
BurgerFuel Fairy Springs

BurgerFuel Fairy Springs

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Avg. AUD17/person
"Fast Food"
Our Backyard Pub

Our Backyard Pub

This user hasn't left any comments yet
Avg. AUD17/person
"Western-style"
Golden BBQ Seafood Restaurant

Golden BBQ Seafood Restaurant

4.7/53 Reviews
"Seafood"
BurgerFuel Redwood Centre

BurgerFuel Redwood Centre

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Avg. AUD17/person
"Fast Food"
Sweet Rose Espresso

Sweet Rose Espresso

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Avg. AUD10/person
"Coffee Shops"

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