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.
Mitai Maori Village
For a great insight into Māori customs and way of life, sign up for this magical, entertaining and educational cultural experience.
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.
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.
Activities
Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Pavilion Hot Pool Bathing (12+ yrs)
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing
Our pick of the best Fairy Springs Hotel Deals
Newina Rotorua
Staff excellent very accommodating with regard to check in departure. Clean room excellent facilities and very convenient location
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
AWA Hotel
Was the room nice
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Ripple Rotorua
The property is clean, the cute bubbly stream had trout and birds, the staff was super friendly and the large three bedroom unit had all the kitchen amenities for our trip. The biggest plus is that it is right across the street from the Skyline entrance, so just walk to the day activities! We ...
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Hideaway of Rotorua
Had a lovely room, really clean and comfortable. Impressed with the shower room and kitchenette. Was lovely to sit outside and watch the alpaca.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Rydges Rotorua
We love the swimming pool
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Sudima Lake Rotorua
Clean, tidy, and polite staff
Reviewed on 4 Feb 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.
Mangakakahi
Though Mangakakahi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kuirau Park and Eat Street.
Ohinemutu
Spas and lake views are notable features of Ohinemutu. You might consider stopping by Lake Rotorua while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Ngongotaha
Ngongotaha is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Rotorua and Agrodome.
Inner City
If you're spending some time in Inner City, Rotorua Night Market and Tamaki Maori Village are top sights worth seeing.
