In 2011, 82-hectare Rotoroa opened to the public for the first time in a century, giving visitors access to three sandy swimming beaches and the social history and art displays in the restored buildings of the former treatment centre. There are also three well-appointed, wildly retro holiday homes for rent, sleeping four ($375) to eight people ($650), and excellent hostel accommodation in dorms (per person $35) in the former Superintendent's House.
