Fairy Springs Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Fairy Springs
Popular places to visit
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.
Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
Learn about New Zealand’s most famous bird as you explore this comprehensive wildlife park, complete with a lake full of trout and walk through aviaries.
Mitai Maori Village
For a great insight into Māori customs and way of life, sign up for this magical, entertaining and educational cultural experience.
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.
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world.
Eat Street
During your trip to Rotorua, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eat Street.
Activities
Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Pavilion Hot Pool Bathing (12+ yrs)
Our pick of the best Fairy Springs Hotel Deals
Newina Rotorua
"Great Motel, very clean and staff were friendly - would stay again"
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Ripple Rotorua
"We really loved our spontaneous trip to Rotorua. Thanks to Ripple! The room was warm and incredibly clean! Located right in front of the Rotorua luge which makes so easy to go and enjoy the activity early! We also loved the spa and heated pool. My child loved the trampoline and the playground! Great ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
AWA Hotel
"The reviews must be old found the shower tiles to have a slop that when wet made it quite slippery rest of bathroom quite ok bed abit averidge but ok for budget accom the breakfast is not to book cold bacon and powdered eggs and cold and hashbrowns cold and horrible the first staff just grunted at ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hideaway of Rotorua
"Our room was comfortable. The staff was helpful and nice. The Alpacas were friendly and we had fun feeding them."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Rydges Rotorua
"Upon checking in, the gentleman that checked us in must of had a hell of a day as he was unwelcoming, stone cold, no information regarding amenities of the hotel. The polar opposite to the restaurant staff and other reception staff. Loved our stay, the views amazing especially if you book rm 822, ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
"Enjoyed the stay, easy to find parking and had within walking distance to a few key activities"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fairy Springs
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.
Ngongotaha
Ngongotaha is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Rotorua and Agrodome.
Utuhina
While Utuhina isn't home to many top sights, Rotorua Central Mall and Kuirau Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Inner City
If you're spending some time in Inner City, Rotorua Night Market and Tamaki Maori Village are top sights worth seeing.
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.
