Whakarewarewa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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 relaxing 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
Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua
Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Pavilion Hot Pool Bathing (12+ yrs)
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Family Hot Pools and Freshwater Pool
Our pick of the best Whakarewarewa Hotel Deals
Rydges Rotorua
Clean and nice. Food was excellent!!
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Imperial Hotel Rotorua
The stay was good but perhaps bit of improvement on customer service would be good, we ran out of coffee/tea but had to call the staff 3 times before it was being delivered and we wanted to have a swim but the swimming pool was not very clean. Thanks.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Greenview Motel
everything good I would stay again without hesitation
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
Clean and handy to town. Staff friendly and obliging. Great stay
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Pohutu Lodge Motel
loved it so much just wish they had aircon.Especially when you're sleeping on the top loft
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
The staff were wonderful, the room was comfortable and access to the Club Lounge on the 5th floor for breakfast and evening snacks were delightful. It was walking distance to the town, so it was easy to explore.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
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 Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve.
Fenton Street
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.
Glenholme
Though Glenholme may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rotorua Central Mall and Kuirau Park.
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.
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.
Inner City
If you're spending some time in Inner City, Tamaki Maori Village and Rotorua Central Mall are top sights worth seeing.
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