Rotorua Educational Network

From its volcanic landscape, deep cultural history and iconic tourism, Rotorua is a great destination for schools groups of all years. Rock Solid Backpackers is proudly part of the Rotorua Education Network (REN) - the first-of-its-kind tourism collective dedicated to the education industry.

Rock Solid offers a range of packages to schools to fit our budget and needs. Our hostel can sleep 100 people, with an additional 50 in your purpose-built groups wing. Centrally located with great amenities and catering options, we specialise in giving you comfortable space to rest after exploring Rotorua.

The Rotorua Education Network specialises in supporting educational trips with tailor-made itineraries and activities.

Please contact Anne Yates or Norton Flintoff for quotes or any information

Check out the website which is full of information and options for your trip.

What our previous guests have said

The Group accommodation at Rock Solid Backpackers is a well-equipped and thoughtfully laid out space. Our team and staff were able to easily co-ordinate team

Otago Water Polo - 2021

Thanks for having us. It was such a perfect location and the facilities were ideal for a school group. Thanks again. We will definitely be using you guys

Waiheke High School – September 2020

We had a great time in Rotorua at your place. Everything is close by and handy to go to. All the staff in the backpackers are all so welcome and kind and

Miho, Auckland

Good location, decent rooms and common areas. All the facilities were as described. Great budget hostel, has everything you need and is clean. Very good

Bianca

Loved everything about this place, The service, the staff, the rooms,the location, enjoyed our stay & they made our stay very comfortable, Everything was

John

Dear Dale and Staff members! A Huge Thank You for all your assistance during our stay at Rock Solid Backpackers! I can honestly say the accommodation for boys

Tania, Australia

Stayed for one night at the called "premium area" on Level 2 which has been recently renovated. The kitchen was awesome, toilets very clean.

Saulo

Thank you so much for the organisation and the hosting of our team this week. We appreciate the help and service provided to us. We had a great week of

Hayden, Palmerston North Boys High School - June 2025

Thank you so much for having us, was the best accommodation we have stayed at and look forward to coming back next year. Everything was amazing. We look

Raukawa Basketball 2021

Thanks very much for our stay. The group accommodation was incredibly well set up. Great kitchen facilities, with everything you could possibly need to cook

Manawatu Water Polo - 2021