Matipo Heights 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 Auckland to Wellington via Rotorua Tour
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour
Taupo: Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave Entry Ticket
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Other neighbourhoods around Matipo Heights
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.
Utuhina
While Utuhina isn't home to many top sights, Rotorua Central Mall and Kuirau Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Glenholme
If you're spending some time in Glenholme, Whakarewarewa Hot Springs and Racing Rotorua are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Whakarewarewa
The panoramic lake views and luxurious spas are just a few highlights of Whakarewarewa. Make a stop by Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village or Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute while you're exploring the area.
- Skyline Rotorua
- Polynesian Spa
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
- Lake Rotoiti
- Lake Rotorua
- Mitai Maori Village
- Lake Tarawera
- Rotorua Central Mall
- Eat Street
- Tamaki Maori Village
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
- Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
- Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
- Lake Tikitapu
- Rotorua Night Market
- Rotorua Hospital
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Government Gardens
- Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
- Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa
- Kuirau Park
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
- Waimangu Volcanic Valley
- Hamurana Springs
- Lake Okareka
- Rotorua Energy Events Centre
- Agrodome
- Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Rotorua International Stadium
- Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools
- Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance