Matipo Heights Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Matipo Heights
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.
Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
You can find out about the history of Rotorua with a trip to Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Activities
Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Pavilion Hot Pool Bathing (12+ yrs)
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Family Hot Pools and Freshwater Pool
Our pick of the best Matipo Heights Hotel Deals
Rydges Rotorua
Front desk agent didn’t explain much … only asking question about where we are from and more
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Everything was beautiful
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Pullman Rotorua
The place was clean and tidy, and well looked after.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Arawa Park Hotel
Great staff, spacious room, clean, fabulous breakfast.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Front desk staff were lovely
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Prince's Gate Hotel
Hotel is very nice, very clean and comfortable plus the location is perfect!
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
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.
Tihiotonga
Tihiotonga might not have many top sights, but Rotorua International Stadium and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Utuhina
While Utuhina isn't home to many top sights, Kuirau Park and Rotorua Central Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
