Happy Duckling Tattoo is a solo-run fineline tattoo studio at 2/1181 Hinemoa Street in Rotorua Central, inside a building between an appearance clinic and a shop. The studio's name says it does not take walk-ins. The website describes it as a safe and inclusive space for all bodies. The artist and owner, Kanika, works alone, and the website describes nature-inspired illustrative tattoos. It says all products used in the studio are 100% vegan and cruelty-free.
Reviewers describe the studio as cosy, calm and cute, and say the artist makes clients feel welcome. One reviewer had their first tattoo here, and says the whole atmosphere is calm and comfortable. Another chose three small designs from a mini Ghibli flash and says they are healing nicely. Reviewers also mention cute critter designs, the art style and the lovely staff. Open Locally lists five other tattoo studios within a kilometre. MOKO101 and Skingraft are 0.1 km away, GALLERY 55 Tattoos Rotorua is 0.2 km away, and Toiariki is 0.3 km away. Of the six nearby with ten or more reviews, including this one, none rates higher than Happy Duckling.