Ngapuna Travel Guide
Tourist 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.
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.
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.
Activities
Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Pavilion Hot Pool Bathing (12+ yrs)
Rafting Rotorua: Kaituna River White Water Experience
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing
Our pick of the best Ngapuna Hotel Deals
Rydges Rotorua
Really nice hotel, conveniently located near Te Pua geothermal park. We all loved the room,which was perfect for a family of 4. The breakfast was really good with lots of varieties and really tasty. The special addition was the outdoors heated pool which we all loved and wish we could stay longer ...
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Walkable location to nearby restaurants. Also walkable to Eat Street, though driving is petty convenient around the area.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Pullman Rotorua
Nice property and friendly Staff. Unfortunately no pool and no reasonable breakfast. Breakfast room is overcrowded at all times, QR codes for ordering not working.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Sudima Lake Rotorua
Sulfur smell not pleasing would not go there again
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Everything qas great.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
ibis Rotorua
The air conditioning wasn’t working properly. The room was quite stuffy. A maintenance person tried to fix it. It did seem to cool off a little bit after an hour or two but not very much and it remained warm (i’m always cold, so if I thought the room was warmish 95% of the population wouldn’t like ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ngapuna
Lynmore
When in Lynmore, you can plan a visit to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian Spa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Fenton Street
You'll love the luxurious spas in Fenton Street, and you might want to stick around to check out Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre, 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.
Inner City
If you're spending some time in Inner City, Rotorua Night Market and Tamaki Maori Village 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.
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.
