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
A wonderful stay at this hostel. Very large tidy kitchen, cubicle bathrooms/showers and extremely friendly and helpful staff who went above and beyond to
Odyssey66530867997, TripAdvisor
We loved staying with you guys this weekend, thank you so much for being so accommodating!
Charlotte, Nova Underwater Hockey Club
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
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
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
Lovely hostel. My double room was big and the heater worked well. The bathrooms were clean and large. The hostel is very centrally located, but there is ample
Isabel, TripAdvisor
Everything was so perfect. Must go place. Rock solid backpackers going to be my fixed place to stay in future travels. Best place ever. Always very happy with
Camper760250, TripAdvisor
Climbing wall, good info boards for hikes and activities, kind staff, happily came to help us after hours.
Joelle, United States
I messaged to say I had a bad cough and I asked if I could change to a smaller dorm so I would disturb less people- they gave me a room to myself with extra
Niamh, Ireland
Rock Solid backpacker in Hinemoa Street Rotorua is one of the most amazing backpackers in Rotorua With multiple activities such as rock climbing whether your
RodneyST, TripAdvisor