Winter Forest Festival weekend: A Rotorua Itinerary.

The Winter Forest Festival is coming up in Rotorua and we have an epic weekend itinerary to keep your friends and family entertained all weekend long!

Friday 2nd August 2019
Morning:
Kick start the weekend and head out to Waipa Carpark to check out the mountain bike trails. If you need to hire bikes for your family, you can hire from Mountain Bike Rotorua.

Check out some of our favourite trails: Gunna Gotta, Paddy's run, Dragon's Tail, Mad If You Don't and Yellow Brick Road.
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Afternoon:
Experience a walk like no other by taking on the Tree Walk at the Redwoods.

Evening:
Avoid the Saturday ques and pick up your registration for We Run the Forest, Gravel Royale and the Winter MTB Classic at the Waipa MTB Carpark Event HQ between 5 - 9pm. 

Photo credit: Redwoods Treewalk

Saturday 3rd August 2019
​Morning:
Head down to the Winter Forest Festival and get pumped for a fun day out for the whole family. Enjoy live music, an expo and food. Check out the event schedule here 

11am: Gravel Royale Prizegiving
12pm: We Run the Forest Prizegiving
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Afternoon:
Dive into a giant inflatable ball and roll down Mt Ngongotaha at OGO Rotorua! Find more info on their website here.

Evening:
Finish off your Saturday with a delicious dinner. Eat Streat is one of Rotorua's coolest spots in the city. With quality restaurants, cafes and bars - there's something for everyone.

Photo credit: OGO Rotorua

Sunday 4th August 2019
Morning: 
Head down to the Winter MTB Classic this morning and continue to enjoy the winter vibes at the Winter Forest Festival. 

12pm: Winter MTB Classic Prizegiving
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Afternoon: 
The Polynesian Spa is perfect for some much needed relaxation. The geothermal hot mineral waters are sourced from two natural springs - perfect for relieving tired muscles, aches and pains. 

Photo credit: Polynesian Spa

Evening:
Enjoy a drink and a bite to eat at the Good Eastern Taphouse, located near the Redwood Forest. If you visit the Good Eastern Taphouse on Winter Forest Festival weekend and show your medal or wristband you will get 15% off! Check out their website here

Safe travels, we will see you all soon!