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 culturally rich 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.
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Other neighbourhoods around Western Heights
Fairy Springs
While visiting Fairy Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Skyline Rotorua and Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park.
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.
Kawaha Point
Kawaha Point is well liked for many features, particularly its river views, spas and restaurants. Though there may not be top sights in Kawaha Point, consider stopping by Skyline Rotorua or Mitai Maori Village, located nearby.
Koutu
Koutu might not have many top sights, but Kuirau Park and Eat Street are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Ngongotaha
Ngongotaha is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Agrodome and Agroventures.
- Skyline Rotorua
- Polynesian Spa
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
- Lake Rotoiti
- Mitai Maori Village
- Lake Tarawera
- Eat Street
- Lake Rotorua
- 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
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Rotorua Hospital
- Rotorua Night Market
- Kuirau Park
- Lake Tikitapu
- Lake Okareka
- Rotorua Energy Events Centre
- Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa
- Government Gardens
- Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
- Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools
- Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Hamurana Springs
- Buried Village
- Agrodome
- Waimangu Volcanic Valley
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
- Paradise Valley Springs