Matipo Heights Travel Guide
Rotorua
Visit Matipo Heights
Popular places to visit
Skyline Rotorua
Take the family on an outing to Skyline Rotorua during your trip to Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Polynesian Spa
Learn about the local history of Rotorua with a stop at Polynesian Spa. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Explore the great outdoors at Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest, a lovely green space in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Eat Street
During your trip to Rotorua, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eat Street.
Mitai Maori Village
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Mitai Maori Village in Rotorua. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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 family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Matipo Heights
Rydges Rotorua
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Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Love that garden
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Prince's Gate Hotel
Satyam checked us in and he was very helpful. We had 3 rooms booked. He was ready with our keys and even recognised us by our name when we walked in. That felt so personalised. One of our rooms was on 2nd floor and he helped us with our luggage when he was just passing by and saw my girls bringing ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Pullman Rotorua
Having the open washroom concept situated in the room was very uncomfortable and inconvenient, also not shown in the photos.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Marsden Stay Rotorua
Were safe,easy access
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Our stay at Novotel had its positives, but overall the property is in need of some serious maintenance. The rooms felt quite tired, with noticeable wear and tear throughout. In our room, the windows had black condensation stains, and both the furniture and bathroom looked dated and worn. The facilities, ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Matipo Heights
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.
Tihiotonga
Tihiotonga might not have many top sights, but Rotorua International Stadium and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Utuhina
While Utuhina isn't home to many top sights, Kuirau Park and Rotorua Central Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
Mangakakahi
Though Mangakakahi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kuirau Park and Eat Street.
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.
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.
