Whakarewarewa Travel Guide
Rotorua





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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute during your travels in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.

Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, a lovely green space in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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.
Top hotels in Whakarewarewa

Rydges Rotorua
Little hiccup with rooms but customer service were amazing and got it all sorted
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

Imperial Hotel Rotorua
Very clean rooms. Helpful staff. Good value
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
Great property,centrally located, very close to shopping,restaurants and centrally located. She was so kind and let us check in at noon.This helped so much since we drove from out of town. Great value,very comfortable unit. The beds were amazing. Kitchenette was so good to have. Laundry was pleasant ...
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

Greenview Motel
Iwe booked at last but got very good rooms to stay in..Thanks so much
Reviewed on 24 Apr 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
Other neighbourhoods around Whakarewarewa

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 Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve.

Fenton Street
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Whakarewarewa Travel Guide
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
- Rotorua Golf Club
- Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre
- Skyline Rotorua
- Lake Rotoiti
- Lake Rotorua
- Lake Tarawera
- Mitai Maori Village
- Eat Street
- Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave
- Rotorua Central Mall
- Rotorua Night Market
- Waikato River
- 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
