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Waimangu Local Store & Cafe

A cosy, unique and family friendly spot with awesome views across the Waimangu Volcanic Valley. Entry is free for the Waimangu Local Store & Café (not including access to Waimangu Volcanic Valley).

Menu

We serve a selection of hot and cold breakfast or brunch options, including everyone’s favourite Eggs Bene, and waffles for those looking for a sweet start to the day. The coffee is as good as ever, and even available in an edible cup!

For lunch, we have a selection of hearty meals, or fresh on the menu are our home-style pizzas. Choose from a 12 inch or settle in to share a half metre pizza with friends. Perfect with a bottle of Volcanic Hills wine for a lazy afternoon natter.

Don’t worry, we still have all your classic kiwi favourites in the cabinet, and some perfect picnic options if you’re heading into the valley. Take a look at our “build your own sandwiches” if posh nosh with an epic view tickles your fancy!

See our Menu (PDF) – updated Oct 2021

Get Directions – 587 Waimangu Road, Rotorua

Freshly Prepared Meals

Can’t decide what to make for the family? Need some yummy pre-made meal options?

We have a selection of family sized freshly made meals, sides and desserts available to preorder. How about a beef lasagne and banoffee pie made especially for you, ready to pick up the day after you order?

Take a look at our menu & order form

Great Coffee

If all you’re looking for is a caffeine fix, look no further! The Waimangu Local Store and Cafe has the best coffee around, and a lovely relaxing environment with great views to enjoy it in!

Try something new with our 100% edible coffees! Yes, you heard right! The cup and spoon are both edible.

Essential Items

If you need to pop out for some milk and don’t want to head all the way into town, or if you’re passing by and need to grab a few essentials, we’ve got you covered.

Need an excuse to sneak out for a cheeky coffee or beer while you’re here?

If there’s something particular you’d like us to stock – let us know, we’re here to help.

New Zealand Made

We’re passionate about supporting New Zealand made products.

We stock a range of specialty food and drink, gifts and clothing made in Rotorua and around New Zealand.

The perfect place to pick up a treat for yourself, a gift for friends and family, or a little piece of New Zealand to take or send overseas.

Local Beer & Wine

Rotorua is home to some of New Zealand’s best beer and wine, and we’re proud to serve locally made beverages in the Waimangu Local Store & Cafe.

Croucher Brewing – A local success story driven by Paul Croucher, with business partners Richard Croucher and Nigel Gregory. Paul is passionately chasing the dream to create a truly great premium beer, and we think he’s nailed it! You can also get a taste of Croucher Beer at the Brew Pub on Eat Streat in Rotorua, or many supermarkets across New Zealand.

Volcanic Hills Wine – grapes are chosen from the best wine growing regions of New Zealand and expertly crafted into award winning wine right here in Rotorua by winemaker Brent Park. You can meet Brent and his wife Larissa at the Volcanic Hills winery and Tasting Room, based at Skyline Rotorua, or you can enjoy a drop of your favourite here at Waimangu.

Catering Menu

Need some great quality catering for your meeting or group function? We can cater for events both here at Waimangu Volcanic Valley, or off-site.

Our catering menu gives you some ideas to get started, or talk to us about tailor making a package just for you.

How about a cake for a client meeting or special occasion? We’ve got you covered.

Waimangu Catering Options (PDF) – updated July 2020

  • We stopped in for a quick coffee having seen the sign on the highway. The coffee was great and the quiche and muffin were fantastic. While eating we read the details of the Valley walk and decided to stay and see what it had to offer. Leave plenty of time, don’t rush it, we left at just after 10am and just caught the 1:10pm boat trip around the lake. What an unbelievable walk, really good information on both the brochure and on boards at…

    Andy
    Hatherleigh, United Kingdom

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  • We had a great trip here - very organised walk with lots of information and fascinating views of the craters. The boat trip on the lake was very relaxing and timed to allow us to catch the bus back up. We had a good lunch back at the…

    Penny
    Brisbane, Australia

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  • I hiked the whole of Waimangu Volcanic Valley down and back up again. It's located near Rotorua-where I didn't go because it's too touristy and overcrowded- and that place is just so impressive and wonderful to tramp through...fantastic vapor whirls on the magnificent colorful lakes...great ferns with thousands of different shades of green.....amazing viewpoints to look down into the valley...awesome hues of ever changing volcanic terraces in…

    Thomas Rhöse
    Google Review

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  • A must-go in Rotorua, where you'll explore a stunning scenery of ferns and volcanic rocks and…

    Simone
    Brasillia

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  • A peaceful quiet walk in the rain. We came here on a rainy day, as there wasn’t much else to do outside when in rains in Rotorua. Staff was nice and walked us through the bus stops and how everything worked there. We paid the additional $5 to rent a heat thermometer gun (not sure was the actual name of it is). It was cool to see how hot the water was getting with the temperature gauge. This was a good place to go when it rains. The walkway is…

    Spring
    Texas

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  • We were fortunate to visit when there were no crowds and walked the valley in almost complete isolation which added to the mysterious and prehistoric feel. Everywhere we turned was a feast for the eyes. Our teenage son only wished we could have spent more time there. If you appreciate nature, enjoy an easy hike, want to see something unique Waimangu is for…

    Dianna
    Tokyo, Japan

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