Whakarewarewa

Rotorua

Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve showing a bridge and a river or creek
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest which includes a park as well as a small group of people
Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute as well as a small group of people
Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve featuring indigenous culture
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest featuring mountain biking as well as an individual male

Popular places to visit

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest which includes forest scenes

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world.

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village

Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village

You can find out about the history of Rotorua with a trip to Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute

Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute

Discover more about the Maori people and the traditional arts and crafts that are integral to their culture.

Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve which includes a garden and a church or cathedral

Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Learn about geothermal activity and how the Maori people have been living in these intense surroundings for hundreds of years.

Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
Skyline Rotorua

Skyline Rotorua

Take in the splendid scenery during a gondola ride and jump in a luge cart to navigate your way down the exciting mountain track.

Skyline Rotorua
Polynesian Spa showing a lake or waterhole

Polynesian Spa

Set among the serene Government Gardens on the shores of Lake Rotorua, these hot pools are an idyllic place to relax and unwind.

Polynesian Spa

Things to do

Rotorua: Jade Carving Experience at a Local Studio

Rotorua: Jade Carving Experience at a Local Studio

€23
per adult
Rotorua: Jade Carving Experience at a Local Studio
Hell's Gate Geothermal Walk

Hell's Gate Geothermal Walk

€23
per adult
Hell's Gate Geothermal Walk
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+

Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+

€26
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+
Rotorua: Waimangu Volcanic Valley Entry Ticket

Rotorua: Waimangu Volcanic Valley Ticket & Self-Guided Walk

€33
per adult
Rotorua: Waimangu Volcanic Valley Ticket & Self-Guided Walk
Geothermal and Freshwater Combo Family Pools in New Zealand

Geothermal and Freshwater Combo Family Pools in New Zealand

€16
per adult
Geothermal and Freshwater Combo Family Pools in New Zealand
Rotorua: Agrodome Farm Tour with Show and Produce Tasting

Rotorua: Authentic Kiwi Farm Experience at the Agrodome

€30
per adult
Rotorua: Authentic Kiwi Farm Experience at the Agrodome
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Top hotels in Whakarewarewa

Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is €76 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
€76
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Rydges Rotorua
Imperial Hotel Rotorua

Imperial Hotel Rotorua

4 out of 5
7 Tryon St, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €78 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
€78
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Skyline ...
7.4/10 Good! (11 reviews)
"I liked everything except the lift wasn't working that i didn't like"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Imperial Hotel Rotorua
Greenview Motel

Greenview Motel

3 out of 5
418 Fenton Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is €50 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
€50
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua are located ...
6/10 (346 reviews)
"Iwe booked at last but got very good rooms to stay in..Thanks so much"

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2025

Greenview Motel
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

4 out of 5
16 Sala Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (604 reviews)
"I love the private hot tubs heated pool and the maori designs our the property i would recommend Going back 2 stay again"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

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Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
Steam Land Stay(Close to Redwoods Bike skill park）

Steam Land Stay(Close to Redwoods Bike skill park）

Rotorua
The price is €181 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
€181
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Great home
"Thoroughly enjoyed our stayClean and tidy.Easy to check in.Nice warm heatpumps."

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2025

Steam Land Stay(Close to Redwoods Bike skill park）
Marsden Stay Rotorua

Marsden Stay Rotorua

3 out of 5
273 Fenton St, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is €52 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
€52
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (229 reviews)
"Nice and cool rooms and private parking"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Marsden Stay Rotorua
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Other neighbourhoods around Whakarewarewa

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Fenton Park

Though Fenton Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.

Fenton Park
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Fenton Street

4.5/5(29 area reviews)

Spas and lake views are some things travellers note about Fenton Street. Check out Rotorua Central Mall or Polynesian Spa while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.

Fenton Street
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Glenholme

Though Glenholme may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market.

Glenholme
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Springfield

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Springfield and surrounding area, you can visit Rotorua International Stadium and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.

Springfield
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Ngapuna

While Ngapuna may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Polynesian Spa and Tamaki Maori Village.

Ngapuna
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Victoria

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Victoria and surrounding area, you can visit Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market.

Victoria

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