Hillcrest 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.
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.
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 family-friendly area.
Tamaki Maori Village
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Tamaki Maori Village in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Activities
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour
Rotorua: The National Kiwi Hatchery Tour
Rotorua: Jade Carving Experience at a Local Studio
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Other neighbourhoods around Hillcrest
Glenholme
If you're spending some time in Glenholme, Racing Rotorua and Whakarewarewa Hot Springs are top sights worth seeing.
Utuhina
While Utuhina isn't home to many top sights, Rotorua Central Mall and Kuirau Park 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
You'll love the luxurious spas in Fenton Street, and you might want to stick around to check out Whakarewarewa Hot Springs, a top place to visit.
Fenton Park
Though Fenton Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.
- Springfield Golf Club
- Skyline Rotorua
- Polynesian Spa
- Lake Rotoiti
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
- Lake Rotorua
- Lake Tarawera
- Mitai Maori Village
- 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
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Rotorua Night Market
- Lake Tikitapu
- Rotorua Energy Events Centre
- Kuirau Park
- Lake Okareka
- Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
- Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa
- Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools
- Government Gardens
- Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
- Waimangu Volcanic Valley
- Hamurana Springs
- Agrodome
- Rotorua International Stadium
- Paradise Valley Springs