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
Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua
Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket
Rotorua: Authentic Kiwi Farm Experience at the Agrodome
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+
Geothermal Lakeside Bathing Experience - Deluxe Lake Spa
Our pick of the best Whakarewarewa Hotel Deals
Rydges Rotorua
Breakfast was very good, nice quiet location, and easy parking
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Imperial Hotel Rotorua
Very clean rooms. Helpful staff. Good value
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
We are happy to be back and stay again in the future.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Birchwood Spa Motel
Awesomeness on arrival at reception , Love this chill time 😊
Reviewed on 1 Aug 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
Nice place to stop. Only stayed one night but would have liked to stay longer and enjoy the spa facilities. Room was clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 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 Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.
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
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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
- Rotorua Golf Club
- Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre
- Skyline Rotorua
- Polynesian Spa
- Lake Rotoiti
- Lake Rotorua
- Mitai Maori Village
- Tamaki Maori Village
- Eat Street
- Rotorua Central Mall
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
- Lake Tarawera
- Rotorua Night Market
- Kuirau Park
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave
- Rotorua Hospital
- Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa
- Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
- Rotorua Energy Events Centre
- Lake Tikitapu
- Agrodome
- Waimangu Volcanic Valley
- Government Gardens
- Rotorua International Stadium
- Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance
- Hamurana Springs
- Lake Okareka
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