Whakarewarewa Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world.
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 family-friendly area.
Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
Discover more about the Maori people and the traditional arts and crafts that are integral to their culture.
Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
Learn about geothermal activity and how the Maori people have been living in these intense surroundings for hundreds of years.
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.
Activities
MT. Maunganui and Rotorua Tour from Tauranga with Concert
Rotorua Cultural Small Group Afternoon Tour
Rotorua: Te Puia Geothermal Valley Guided Tour with Tickets
Rotorua: Māori Cultural Performance with Dancing
Private Full-Day Rotorua Tour from Auckland
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Other neighbourhoods around Whakarewarewa
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.
Fenton Street
You'll love the luxurious spas in Fenton Street, and you might want to stick around to check out Whakarewarewa Hot Springs, a top place to visit.
Glenholme
If you're spending some time in Glenholme, Racing Rotorua and Whakarewarewa Hot Springs are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Ngapuna
While Ngapuna may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Polynesian Spa and Tamaki Maori Village.
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.
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- More holiday ideas
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
- Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
- Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
- Whakarewarewa Hot Springs
- Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre
- Rotorua Golf Club
- Skyline Rotorua
- Polynesian Spa
- Lake Rotoiti
- Mitai Maori Village
- Lake Tarawera
- Eat Street
- Lake Rotorua
- Rotorua Central Mall
- Tamaki Maori Village
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
- Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave
- 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