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Long, long ago, when the Maori of Aotearoa (New Zealand) first arrived, Ihenga the grandson of the great Pacific explorer Tamatekapu, discovered and named Lake Rotorua. Roto (meaning lake) and rua (meaning two) was named because it was the second one he discovered. Mt Ngongotaha, the peak of which was known as Te Tuahu a te Atua (The Altar of the God) was the chief home of the fairy people of this country.
The name of that tribe of Patu-paiarehe was Ngati-Rua. They were an iwi atua (a god-like race, a people of supernatural powers). In appearance some of them were very much like the Maori people of today; others resembled the pakeha race. They were fair-skinned and their hair was red or golden tinged. Some had black eyes, some blue like fair-skinned Europeans. Some of their women were very beautiful, very fair of complexion, with shining fair hair. The patu-pairehe were a peaceful people who avoided war.
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There is no other view like the one you’ll experience from Aorangi Peak Restaurant, the restaurant is situated over 2,000 feet high, which is exactly 3 times higher than Sky City tower showcasing a splendid panorama of Rotorua, the spiritual home of New Zealand culture.
Aorangi Peak Restaurant is just a 15-minute scenic drive from central Rotorua and boasts the highest viewpoint in the district. As a historical iconic restaurant, we are offering a fine French and Japanese Fusion cuisine by our international award winning chef.
This place will highlight your entire journey and the memories will last forever. We sincerely advise you to bring your camera along to take Rotorua home.
This is where you can discover the real beauty of New Zealand has to offer in a setting beyond your imagination.
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