Fordlands Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
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.
Tamaki Maori Village
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Tamaki Maori Village in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Eat Street
During your trip to Rotorua, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eat Street.
Mitai Maori Village
For a great insight into Māori customs and way of life, sign up for this magical, entertaining and educational cultural experience.
Activities
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk
Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner
Rotorua: Nocturnal Glow-Worm Adventure Tour with a Guide
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Other neighbourhoods around Fordlands
Utuhina
While Utuhina isn't home to many top sights, Kuirau Park and Rotorua Central Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
Hillcrest
While Hillcrest may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Rotorua International Stadium and Rotorua Central Mall.
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.
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.
Glenholme
Though Glenholme may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market.
Springfield
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Springfield and surrounding area, you can visit Rotorua International Stadium and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.
- Skyline Rotorua
- Polynesian Spa
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
- Lake Rotoiti
- Lake Rotorua
- Tamaki Maori Village
- Eat Street
- Mitai Maori Village
- Lake Tarawera
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
- Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
- Rotorua Central Mall
- Rotorua Night Market
- Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
- Rotorua Hospital
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
- Agrodome
- Kuirau Park
- Rotorua Energy Events Centre
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
- Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa
- Lake Tikitapu
- Rotorua International Stadium
- Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance
- Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools
- Government Gardens
- Waimangu Volcanic Valley
- Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Hamurana Springs
- Paradise Valley Springs