Whakarewarewa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Whakarewarewa
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
Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Pavilion Hot Pool Bathing (12+ yrs)
Geothermal Lakeside Bathing Experience - Deluxe Lake Spa
Geothermal and Freshwater Combo Family Pools in New Zealand
Our pick of the best Whakarewarewa Hotel Deals
Rydges Rotorua
Great location close to the facilities we wanted to visit Room was comfortable and very clean We enjoyed our stay 👍😊
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Imperial Hotel Rotorua
Fire alarm was rough
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
Room was spacious and had everything we needed. Bed comfortable, toiletries plenty. Laundry room for those travelling to catch up with fresh clothes.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Greenview Motel
Iwe booked at last but got very good rooms to stay in..Thanks so much
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2025
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Staff were great, very helpful. Room was nice and modern.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Prince's Gate Hotel
Hotel is very nice, very clean and comfortable plus the location is perfect!
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
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 Rotorua Night Market.
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.
Whakarewarewa Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels Near Rotorua, Bay of Plenty Region
- Which hotel chains are in Whakarewarewa?
- More holiday ideas
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
- Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
- Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
- Rotorua Golf Club
- Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre
- Skyline Rotorua
- Polynesian Spa
- Lake Rotoiti
- Lake Rotorua
- Lake Tarawera
- Eat Street
- Mitai Maori Village
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
- Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave
- Rotorua Central Mall
- Tamaki Maori Village
- Rotorua Night Market
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa
- Kuirau Park
- Lake Tikitapu
- Government Gardens
- Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
- Waimangu Volcanic Valley
- Agrodome
- Rotorua Hospital
- Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Rotorua Energy Events Centre
- Rotorua International Stadium
- Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools
- Hamurana Springs
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Which hotel chains are in Whakarewarewa?
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