Whakarewarewa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

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Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

4.5/5(364 reviews)

Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world.

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
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Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village

4.5/5(84 reviews)

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.

Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
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Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Discover more about the Maori people and the traditional arts and crafts that are integral to their culture.

Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
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Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Learn about geothermal activity and how the Maori people have been living in these intense surroundings for hundreds of years.

Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
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Skyline Rotorua

4.5/5(370 reviews)

Take in the splendid scenery during a gondola ride and jump in a luge cart to navigate your way down the exciting mountain track.

Skyline Rotorua
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Polynesian Spa

4.5/5(194 reviews)

Set among the serene Government Gardens on the shores of Lake Rotorua, these hot pools are an idyllic place to relax and unwind.

Polynesian Spa

Activities

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Private Day Trip Transport To Te Puia Rotorua

NZ$790
Per adult
Private Day Trip Transport To Te Puia Rotorua
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Private Tour: Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland

NZ$1,065
Per adult
Private Tour: Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland
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Rotorua: Kaituna Rafting & Mt. Tarawera Hiking Combo

NZ$244
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Kaituna Rafting & Mt. Tarawera Hiking Combo
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Geyser By Night

NZ$95
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Geyser By Night
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Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude & Day/Night Treewalk Combo

NZ$165
Per adult
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude & Day/Night Treewalk Combo
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Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure

NZ$115
Per adult
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure
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Our pick of the best Whakarewarewa Hotel Deals

Greenview Motel
Greenview Motel
3 out of 5
418 Fenton Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$106 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
NZ$106
per night
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Stay at this 3-star motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Skyline ...
6.2/10 (303 reviews)
"heated spa pools were good and relaxing road traffic noise may disturb someone"

Reviewed on 7 Mar. 2024

Greenview Motel
Rydges Rotorua
Rydges Rotorua
4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$175 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
NZ$175
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
This is THE place to stay!
"Amazing boutique hotel with the best service and lovely rooms. I was so excited to have complementary access to bikes. Our host had superb recommendations. We had a tour that had an early start so they brought breakfast to our room the night before. Our room had an amazing patio that was private ..."

Reviewed on 12 Apr. 2024

Rydges Rotorua
Birchwood Spa Motel
Birchwood Spa Motel
3 out of 5
6 Sala Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$138 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
NZ$138
per night
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 3-star motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and an airport shuttle. Popular attractions Skyline Rotorua and Whakarewarewa: The Living ...
8/10 Very Good! (291 reviews)
Perfect place to stay for a tourist!
"Great place, very central to all the Rotorua tourist spots and town centre. Awesome spa baths too!"

Reviewed on 18 Mar. 2024

Birchwood Spa Motel
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
4.5 out of 5
9-11 Tutanekai St, P O Box 348, Rotorua
The price is NZ$199 per night from 5 May to 6 May
NZ$199
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy 6 spa tubs, breakfast, and WiFi. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
Family trip
"I know that most of the hotels in Rotorua are old, so considering this, Novotel is located very well. It's an old hotel, but the rooms were clean, the staff were friendly, and the breakfast was fine. It depends on the person, but the mattresses and pillows in the room were too soft for me, who prefer ..."

Reviewed on 7 Apr. 2024

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Prince's Gate Hotel
Prince's Gate Hotel
4.5 out of 5
1057 Arawa Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$146 per night from 6 May to 7 May
NZ$146
per night
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Very nice room, easy parking and nice location."

Reviewed on 5 Apr. 2024

Prince's Gate Hotel
Pullman Rotorua
Pullman Rotorua
5 out of 5
1135 Arawa St, Rotorua
The price is NZ$242 per night from 1 May to 2 May
NZ$242
per night
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (324 reviews)
"Very Clean, close to the lake for nice morning / evening walks. Plenty of restaurants in walking distance and plenty of parking available"

Reviewed on 15 Apr. 2024

Pullman Rotorua
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Whakarewarewa

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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 Park
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Fenton Street

4/5(825 area reviews)

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.

Fenton Street
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Glenholme

If you're spending some time in Glenholme, Whakarewarewa Hot Springs and Racing Rotorua are top sights worth seeing.

Glenholme
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Springfield

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Springfield and surrounding area, you can visit Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute and Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village.

Springfield
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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 Government Gardens.

Ngapuna
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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 Tamaki Maori Village.

Victoria

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