Whakarewarewa

Rotorua

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

Popular places to visit

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest featuring 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 showing 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 showing a coastal town, landscape views and general coastal views

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 which includes 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

P16,825
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

P5,901
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk
Inferno Crater

Rotorua based Small Group Morning Tour Waimangu and Wai O Tapu

P5,395
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rotorua based Small Group Morning Tour Waimangu and Wai O Tapu
Te Ra + Haka Combo

Te Ra + Haka Combo

P4,552
per adult
Te Ra + Haka Combo
3 Hours Redwoods Adventure

3 Hours Redwoods Adventure

P5,901
per adult
3 Hours Redwoods Adventure
Rotorua Eco Cultural full day tour

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

P10,250
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rotorua Eco Cultural full day tour (Wai o Tapu, Waimangu,Te puia)
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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 P4,435 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
P4,435
P5,100 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025

Rydges Rotorua
Imperial Hotel Rotorua

Imperial Hotel Rotorua

4 out of 5
7 Tryon St, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is P4,570 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
P4,570
P5,255 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
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 Jul 12, 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! (603 reviews)
"Staff were super friendly, the location, the room it was all perfect, the kids loved the hot tub and being close to the pool. We know where we will be staying next time we are in Rotorua :)"

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

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Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
Greenview Motel

Greenview Motel

3 out of 5
418 Fenton Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is P2,448 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P2,448
P2,815 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
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 Apr 24, 2025

Greenview Motel
Arawa Park Hotel

Arawa Park Hotel

4 out of 5
272 Fenton St, Rotorua
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P3,683 per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
P3,683
P4,236 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"The room was amazing so spacious, the staff member that checked us in wasn’t at all nice. Some PR training needed there!"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Arawa Park Hotel
JetPark Hotel Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

4 out of 5
237 Fenton Street, Corner Victoria Street, Rotorua
The price is P5,617 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P5,617
P6,459 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Clean, modern, good continental breakfast."

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
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Other neighbourhoods 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

1/5(1 area review)

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
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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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