Selwyn Heights Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Selwyn 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.
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.
Mitai Maori Village
For a great insight into Māori customs and way of life, sign up for this magical, entertaining and educational cultural experience.
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
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Other neighbourhoods around Selwyn Heights
Fairy Springs
While visiting Fairy Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Skyline Rotorua and Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park.
Kawaha Point
River views, spas and restaurants highlight some of the notable features of Kawaha Point. Make a stop by Lake Rotorua while you're exploring.
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.
Koutu
While visiting Koutu, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Rotorua and Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre.
Ohinemutu
Unique features of Ohinemutu include the spas and lake views. Make a stop by Lake Rotorua or St. Faith's Anglican Church while you're exploring the area.
Utuhina
While Utuhina isn't home to many top sights, Kuirau Park and Rotorua Central Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
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- Skyline Rotorua
- Polynesian Spa
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
- Lake Rotoiti
- Lake Rotorua
- Tamaki Maori Village
- Eat Street
- Mitai Maori Village
- Lake Tarawera
- Rotorua Central Mall
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
- Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
- Rotorua Night Market
- Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Rotorua Hospital
- Kuirau Park
- Agrodome
- Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
- Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa
- Rotorua Energy Events Centre
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
- Lake Tikitapu
- Rotorua International Stadium
- Waimangu Volcanic Valley
- Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools
- Government Gardens
- Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance
- Lake Okareka
- Hamurana Springs
- Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Lake Rotoma