Café & Bar

Discover our range of craft drinks and street food in Rotorua

BaseCamp Street Food Kitchen is the café, bar and street food kitchen at Secret Spot Hot Tubs, beside Whakarewarewa Forest and the Rotorua mountain bike trails. It’s open to everyone, with no hot tub booking or table reservation needed.

We serve mānuka roasted coffee, Good George craft beer and cider, Mills Reef wine, premium sodas and organic teas, alongside smash burgers, chicken satay roti, fries, and locally made cakes, pies and sandwiches. Open 7 days, with seating in our backyard garden and around cosy campfires in winter. Please see below for seasonal times.

Our Food

We have a range of delicious locally made cakes, pies, and sandwiches on offer. If you’re after something more substantial, try our tasty street food from BaseCamp kitchen, where we serve up smash burgers, chicken satay roti, fries, and more. Our BaseCamp street food café and bar is a great place to meet up and relax beside our cosy campfires.

If you’re looking for a Rotorua experience that is open all year round, offering a relaxed atmosphere, delicious street food and craft drinks, Secret Spot Hot Tubs is the place for you.

Families, dogs & bikes

BaseCamp Street Food Kitchen is a relaxed spot for the whole whānau, with plenty of room for prams and strollers and complimentary Shinny Dip foot hot tubs to enjoy with any purchase. Well behaved dogs are welcome too, on a lead, in the café, the safari tent and around the Shinny Dips (just not in the water). Water bowls are available around the site, and dog treats can be purchased from reception. Riding in from the Whakarewarewa Forest trails? Bike stands and free lock hire are available on site, so you can relax while your bike stays secure.

Free Shinny Dip foot tubs with any drink

Take your coffee break to the next level with a free Shinny Dip!
Secret Spot’s café is home to 8 Shinny Dips – mini cedar foot hot tubs designed for you to rest those tired legs after a big day in the forest.

Our Shinny Dips are a great way to catch up with friends or family and are complimentary with any purchase (subject to availability).

Food Opening Hours

Café Bakery & Bar 9am to 10pm, 7 days a week

BaseCamp Street Food

Friday & Saturday: 11am – 7.30pm
Sunday: 11am – 7pm
Monday – Thursday: 12pm – 7pm

Café & Bar FAQs

Do I need to book a hot tub to eat at BaseCamp?

No. BaseCamp Street Food Kitchen is open to everyone, and there’s no need to book a table.

What are the café and kitchen opening hours?

Our café, bakery & bar are open 9am to 10pm, 7 days a week. Our BaseCamp Street Food is open Friday & Saturday 11am – 7.30pm, Sunday 11am – 7pm, and Monday – Thursday 12pm – 7pm.

Do you have vegetarian, vegan or gluten free options?

We have vegetarian and gluten free options available.

Is the café dog friendly?

Yes. Well behaved dogs on a lead are welcome in the café and garden area.

What's on your menu?

Our menu includes a range of smash burgers, chicken satay roti, loaded fries, onion rings, kumara fries, paninis and more.

Can I have food delivered to my hot tub?

Drinks can be ordered to your hot tub, but food isn’t permitted in the tubs. Many guests eat at BaseCamp before or after their soak.

Is there parking?

Yes. Free parking is available in the Waipa Mountain Bike Car Park, which has more than 3,000 spaces.