Hillcrest 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.

Mitai Maori Village
For a great insight into Māori customs and way of life, sign up for this magical, entertaining and educational cultural experience.

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.
Activities

Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner

Kaituna River: Whitewater Rafting Experience

Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+

Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk

Rotorua: Nocturnal Glow-Worm Adventure Tour with a Guide
Our pick of the best Hillcrest Hotel Deals

Arawa Park Hotel
Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Marsden Stay Rotorua
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Rydges Rotorua
Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Sudima Lake Rotorua
Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Hillcrest

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.

Utuhina
While Utuhina isn't home to many top sights, Kuirau Park and Rotorua Central Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

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.

Fenton Street
Spas and lake views are some things travellers note about Fenton Street. Check out Rotorua Central Mall or Polynesian Spa while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.

Inner City
If you're spending some time in Inner City, Rotorua Night Market and Tamaki Maori Village are top sights worth seeing.
- Springfield Golf Club
- Skyline Rotorua
- Polynesian Spa
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
- Lake Rotoiti
- Lake Rotorua
- Mitai Maori Village
- Tamaki Maori Village
- Eat Street
- Lake Tarawera
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
- Rotorua Central Mall
- Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
- Rotorua Night Market
- Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
- Rotorua Hospital
- Kuirau Park
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
- Rotorua Energy Events Centre
- Lake Tikitapu
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
- Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa
- Agrodome
- Waimangu Volcanic Valley
- Government Gardens
- Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance
- Rotorua International Stadium
- Lake Okareka
- Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools
- Hamurana Springs
- Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre