About the Club

Rotota Sun Club Inc. is a non-profit incorporated society, a member-owned and operated private club, and a member of the New Zealand Naturist Federation.

Our primary objective as detailed in our constitution is “to provide a safe and welcoming environment where members and guests may enjoy social activities, relaxation and recreation – free of clothes.”

Sun clubs are also known as naturist clubs or nudist clubs. Rotota is situated on the sunny shores of Lake Ohakuri, across the water from Orakei Korako but on the same side as the “hidden valley”. Our name comes from the local towns Rotorua, Tokoroa and Taupo. Our members are based mainly in the North Island of New Zealand but we do have some South Island and European members too.

Rotota offers a refreshing back-to-basics environment for natural recreation in the centre of New Zealand’s North Island. There is no mains power and our geographical isolation is part of the attraction for many of our members.  We rely on solar power for lighting, wood for heating in the winter and gas for refrigeration and cooking.

Whether it’s socialising, swimming, boating, soaking in natural hot-spring water, hot geothermal streams or simply relaxing in the sun, Rotota has something to make a visit worthwhile for you.

Feel free to explore this site to find a little more about our slice of paradise. If you are interested in experiencing this unique place and lifestyle, get in touch or book your visit!

Some testimonials from our visitors

I was asked to come on holiday with friends of mine who are relatively new members. They reminded me that Rotota was a nudist club. Hmmm, I don’t mind seeing anyone else naked or them me but my friends……Ah well, how bad could it be? So off we ride into the new day, all loaded up and me a little nervous. Their disrobement was taken a little slower than their norm but at a pace I handled without too much discomfort, mine took a couple of days but hey…..I did it and the sky didn’t fall. There was no pressure by anyone around me and in fact, people were in various states of undress the whole time. Everyone around was friendly and open to someone new among them. There was organised evening activities including a fancy dress disco….”Fancy Dress” I hear you say in a slightly bewildered voice. I know, right. Had a fantastic night, and just so you know, I wasn’t fully responsible for the liberal covering of fairy dust on the President of the club. Scenery, mind blowing!!!! I kayaked on the lake – new event for me. This place is awesome, relaxed, friendly and beautiful. I fully recommend this to anyone wanting a memorable, relaxing holiday. Thank you to my friends who had enough faith in me to bring me away with them and thank you to those at Rotota for being so welcoming into your holiday community. In Arnies famous words “I’ll be back!
Tracy
First visit Labour weekend 2014
We had never been to a naturist club, beach or resort before. New year 2010 we decided to take the plunge. We made contact with the committee and arranged to call in for the day. However, after turning up at a local campsite which was less than pleasant we decided to see if we could stay overnight and put up our tent at Rotota. With trepidation we turned into the drive. Half way down we were met by a man in a hat, hiking boots wearing a smile and a deep tan. He told us to keep going and we’d find people as we come through the inner gate. Once there we found a group of members to direct us. We asked for Margaret and Lisa and after a loud shout Margaret arrived. “Follow me,” she said and we did, literally. Us in our people carrier following Margaret’s wiggling bottom across the Rotota grounds as she scurried, business-like to Central Park. After a brief chat about etiquette we were left to put up our tent, dressed in sarongs. Within half an hour we were shown around the grounds by Margaret and we were hooked, the sarongs were shed and our pale bodies exposed. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. The friends we made in those first few days are still very close. We were interviewed two days later and haven’t looked back. We are now doing our bit for the club and “doing our time” on committee. We encourage everyone to do their bit too.
Keith & Julie
Past Rotota president & his wife
My wife and I visited on the 5-6/1/15. What a gold mine, we were greeted at the gate and the hospitality just got better. The site is amazing and the people so welcoming. We walked the tracks dipped in the lake, hot pool, and waterfall. All the people we met were ready to greet us with a smile and any assistance they could.The way we were welcomed into your place is a credit to the club and its members (a special thanks to the people who made us feel at home in Suncourt). Not sure when but we will come back to paradise.
Anonymous
Visitor