A locally owned indie cinema and indoor climbing wall in central Rotorua. The climbing wall, called The Wall, is open seven days, rain or shine. It is almost 18 metres at its highest point, with 56 climbs, 28 lead climbs and 26 top ropes, and a 15-metre caving ladder that the website says children love. It caters from beginners to experts, and for groups of up to 45, including schools, youth groups, birthday parties and corporate groups.
The Basement Cinema shows a wider range of films than most cinemas in the region, including films from Europe, Africa and Samoa. It also screens live recordings of opera from London's National Gallery. The two screens seat 13 and 23, so every seat has a clear view. The bar offers New Zealand wines and craft beers, with wedges and milkshakes. The cinema also hosts book clubs and special group screenings. Our pick in Rotorua for an indie film with a glass of New Zealand wine.