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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.
Mitai Maori Village
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Mitai Maori Village in Rotorua. Amble around this romantic area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Eat Street
During your trip to Rotorua, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eat Street.
Tamaki Maori Village
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Tamaki Maori Village in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Top hotels in Western Heights
1 Double 1 Sofa Beds Garden Chalet 9C
Rydges Rotorua
Little hiccup with rooms but customer service were amazing and got it all sorted
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Clean room, and nice pool area. But no coffee in the room, and no hair conditioner in the shower. These might seem like small things to some, but they’re important to me. And I expect both at any hotel that is considered four stars are above.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Prince's Gate Hotel
The staff was wonderful. The room was lovely and the the bed very comfortable. We had difficulty with the heating, but the desk person came and showed us how to use it. So all was better. The bathroom was quite large.the bar/restaurant had a fun vibe and the lobby of the hotel made me want to just ...
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Pullman Rotorua
Room was dark and toilet had a gap in the ceiling. Staff came into the room twice during the morning even though we had extended
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Arawa Park Hotel
Convenient, close to everything and comfy and safe
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Western Heights
Fairy Springs
While visiting Fairy Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Skyline Rotorua and Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park.
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.
Kawaha Point
River views, spas and restaurants highlight some of the notable features of Kawaha Point. Make a stop by Lake Rotorua while you're exploring.
Koutu
While visiting Koutu, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Rotorua and Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre.
Ohinemutu
Spas and lake views are notable features of Ohinemutu. You might consider stopping by Lake Rotorua while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
Western Heights Travel Guide
- Places of interest
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- Skyline Rotorua
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
- Lake Rotoiti
- Lake Rotorua
- Lake Tarawera
- Mitai Maori Village
- Eat Street
- Rotorua Central Mall
- Rotorua Night Market
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
- Lake Tikitapu
- Government Gardens
- Rotorua Hospital
- Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools
- Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Hamurana Springs
- Lake Okareka
- Rotorua Energy Events Centre
- Rotorua International Stadium
