Fairy Springs Travel Guide
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.
Eat Street
During your visit to Rotorua, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eat Street. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Zorb Inflatable Ball Ride from Mount Ngongotaha in New Zealand
Rotorua: Guided Zipline Adventure Tour with Photos
National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Tour
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour
Our pick of the best Fairy Springs Hotel Deals
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Other neighbourhoods around Fairy Springs
Kawaha Point
Kawaha Point is well liked for many features, particularly its river views, spas and restaurants. Though there may not be top sights in Kawaha Point, consider stopping by Skyline Rotorua or Mitai Maori Village, located nearby.
Western Heights
Though Western Heights may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Skyline Rotorua and Mitai Maori Village.
Koutu
Koutu might not have many top sights, but Kuirau Park and Eat Street are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 St. Faith's Anglican Church while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Ngongotaha
Ngongotaha is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Agrodome and Agroventures.
- Skyline Rotorua
- Mitai Maori Village
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Ogo
- Volcanic Hills Winery
- Polynesian Spa
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
- Lake Rotoiti
- Lake Tarawera
- Lake Rotorua
- Eat Street
- Rotorua Central Mall
- Tamaki Maori Village
- Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
- Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
- Rotorua Hospital
- Rotorua Night Market
- Lake Tikitapu
- Kuirau Park
- Rotorua Energy Events Centre
- Lake Okareka
- Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
- Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa
- Government Gardens
- Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools
- Waimangu Volcanic Valley
- Agrodome
- Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Hamurana Springs
- Buried Village
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve