Whakarewarewa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve showing a river or creek and a bridge
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest which includes a park as well as a small group of people
Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute as well as a small group of people
Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve featuring indigenous culture
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest which includes mountain biking as well as an individual male

Popular places to visit

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest featuring forests

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
Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village

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 relaxing area.

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

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
Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve showing a park and a church or cathedral

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
Skyline Rotorua

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
Polynesian Spa which includes a lake or waterhole

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

Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk

Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk

NZ$175
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk
3 Hours Redwoods Adventure

3 Hours Redwoods Adventure

NZ$175
per adult
3 Hours Redwoods Adventure
Rotorua Eco Cultural full day tour

Rotorua Eco Cultural full day tour (Wai o Tapu, Waimangu,Te puia)

NZ$304
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rotorua Eco Cultural full day tour (Wai o Tapu, Waimangu,Te puia)
Te Ra + Haka Combo

Te Ra + Haka Combo

NZ$135
per adult
Te Ra + Haka Combo
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure

Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure

NZ$125
per adult
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure
Cultural Performance

Cultural Performance

NZ$35
per adult
Cultural Performance
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Our pick of the best Whakarewarewa Hotel Deals

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$141 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
NZ$141
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. There was a mix up with check in. I was told that I coujd have early check in by Ella through email. But when we arrived, there wasn't any record of it. So we had to wait over an hour before our room was ready. Other than that, it was pleasant"

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Rydges Rotorua
Imperial Hotel Rotorua
Imperial Hotel Rotorua
4 out of 5
7 Tryon St, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$153 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$153
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Skyline ...
7.6/10 Good! (9 reviews)
"Newly renovated room, very spacious. Great beds and all utilities are brand new."

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Imperial Hotel Rotorua
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
4 out of 5
16 Sala Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$198 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$198
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (603 reviews)
"Staff were super friendly, the location, the room it was all perfect, the kids loved the hot tub and being close to the pool. We know where we will be staying next time we are in Rotorua :)"

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
Greenview Motel
Greenview Motel
3 out of 5
418 Fenton Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$100 per night from 24 July to 25 July
NZ$100
24 July - 25 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua are located ...
6/10 (345 reviews)
"Iwe booked at last but got very good rooms to stay in..Thanks so much"

Reviewed on 24 Apr. 2025

Greenview Motel
Steam Land Stay(Close to Redwoods Bike skill park）
Steam Land Stay(Close to Redwoods Bike skill park）
Rotorua
The price is NZ$349 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$349
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Great home
"Thoroughly enjoyed our stayClean and tidy.Easy to check in.Nice warm heatpumps."

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2025

Steam Land Stay(Close to Redwoods Bike skill park）
Arawa Park Hotel
Arawa Park Hotel
4 out of 5
272 Fenton St, Rotorua
The price is NZ$124 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$124
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
"The property is conveniently located, though a car is still needed to get into town. The room was spacious, clean, and quiet, with comfortable beds, good heating, and a sizeable fridge. The furnishings were older than expected, but this wasn’t an issue. The bathtub had spa jets that didn’t work — ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Arawa Park Hotel
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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)

Spas and lake views are some things travellers note about Fenton Street. Check out Rotorua Central Mall or Polynesian Spa while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.

Fenton Street
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Glenholme

Though Glenholme may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market.

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 Rotorua International Stadium and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.

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 Tamaki Maori Village.

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 Rotorua Night Market.

Victoria

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