Whakarewarewa

Rotorua

Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve which includes a river or creek and a bridge
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest which includes a garden 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 showing indigenous culture
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest showing mountain biking as well as an individual male

Popular places to visit

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest featuring forests

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
Amazing sight, the hot springs in this traditional Maori village. Very smelly!

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.

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 church or cathedral and a garden

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 featuring 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

Te Puia Entrance

Te Puia Geothermal Park & Polynesian Spa Day Tour from Auckland

$225
per adult
Te Puia Geothermal Park & Polynesian Spa Day Tour from Auckland
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk

Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk

$104
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk
Rotorua Eco Cultural full day tour

Rotorua Eco Cultural full day tour (Wai o Tapu, Waimangu,Te puia)

$226
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rotorua Eco Cultural full day tour (Wai o Tapu, Waimangu,Te puia)
Te Ra + Haka Combo

Te Ra + Haka Combo

$80
per adult
Te Ra + Haka Combo
Inferno Crater

Rotorua based Small Group Morning Tour Waimangu and Wai O Tapu

$119
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rotorua based Small Group Morning Tour Waimangu and Wai O Tapu
3 Hours Redwoods Adventure

3 Hours Redwoods Adventure

$104
per adult
3 Hours Redwoods Adventure
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Whakarewarewa Hotel Deals

Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
$76 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
$88 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total includes taxes and 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! (1,010 reviews)
"Excellent king size bed. Samsung TV very good. Ground floor room handy to parked car. Chapmans Restaurant provided good choices."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Rydges Rotorua
Imperial Hotel Rotorua

Imperial Hotel Rotorua

4 out of 5
7 Tryon St, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
$66 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Aug 20 to Aug 21
$76 total
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Total includes taxes and 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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (12 reviews)
"Close to Tepuia for dinber and show"

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Imperial Hotel Rotorua
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 Aug 5, 2025

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Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
Greenview Motel

Greenview Motel

3 out of 5
418 Fenton Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
$50 nightly
The price is $58 total per night from Aug 20 to Aug 21
$58 total
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Total includes taxes and 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 Apr 24, 2025

Greenview Motel
Steam Land Stay(Close to Redwoods Bike skill park）

Steam Land Stay(Close to Redwoods Bike skill park）

Rotorua
$183 nightly
The price is $206 total per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
$206 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (10 reviews)
Great home
"Thoroughly enjoyed our stayClean and tidy.Easy to check in.Nice warm heatpumps."

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2025

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

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
1270 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$83 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
$95 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Very clean room.Comfortable bed.Very friendly staff"

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
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Other neighborhoods around Whakarewarewa

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Fenton Park

While Fenton Park might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do 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(90 area reviews)

Some popular features of Fenton Street include its spas and lake views. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Rotorua Central Mall or Polynesian Spa are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Fenton Street
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Glenholme

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

Glenholme
geo thermal activity

Springfield

Though Springfield might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rotorua International Stadium and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.

Springfield
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Ngapuna

While Ngapuna isn't home to many top sights, Polynesian Spa and Tamaki Maori Village are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ngapuna
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Victoria

Victoria might not have many top sights, but Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Victoria
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