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 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 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

P17,174
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

P6,023
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)

P10,463
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

P4,646
per adult
Te Ra + Haka Combo
Inferno Crater

Rotorua based Small Group Morning Tour Waimangu and Wai O Tapu

P5,507
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

P6,023
per adult
3 Hours Redwoods Adventure
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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 P4,391 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
P4,391
P5,050 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
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! (1,006 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 P4,524 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
P4,524
P5,203 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
Greenview Motel

Greenview Motel

3 out of 5
418 Fenton Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is P2,907 per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
P2,907
P3,344 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
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
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
Marsden Stay Rotorua

Marsden Stay Rotorua

3 out of 5
273 Fenton St, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is P2,994 per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
P2,994
P3,443 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (230 reviews)
"Nice and cool rooms and private parking"

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

Marsden Stay Rotorua
Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
1270 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua
The price is P4,761 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P4,761
P5,475 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & 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! (1,002 reviews)
"Bed was lovely and the refurbished rooms were great. Bathroom and shower awesome"

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025

Millennium 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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