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Rotorua

Popular places to visit

Skyline Rotorua showing a coastal town, landscape views and general coastal views

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.

Skyline Rotorua
Polynesian Spa which includes a lake or waterhole

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.

Polynesian Spa
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest featuring forest scenes

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

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

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Rotorua which includes a river or creek, rainforest and indigenous culture

Mitai Maori Village

For a great insight into Māori customs and way of life, sign up for this magical, entertaining and educational cultural experience.

Mitai Maori Village
Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village

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.

Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
Tamaki Maori Village

Tamaki Maori Village

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Tamaki Maori Village during your trip to Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Tamaki Maori Village

Things to do

Warriors paddling the ancient war canoe

Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua

P5,579
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk

Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk

P5,477
per adult
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk
Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Tour Day Experience

Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Tour Day Experience

P3,136
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Tour Day Experience
Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

P9,376
per adult
Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton
Taupo: Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave Entry Ticket

Taupo: Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave Entry Ticket

P1,650
per adult
Taupo: Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave Entry Ticket
Surrounded by incredible Glow Worms on Kayak Tour in Rotorua

Glow Worm Kayak Tour

P5,579
per adult
Glow Worm Kayak Tour
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Top hotels in Hillcrest

Rydges Rotorua
Rydges Rotorua
4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is P5,253 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
P5,253
P6,041 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2025
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"Rather Run down furniture"

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2024

Rydges Rotorua
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
4.5 out of 5
9-11 Tutanekai St, P O Box 348, Rotorua
The price is P6,680 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
P6,680
P7,681 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 30 - Jan 31, 2025
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy 6 spa tubs, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Impressed with their onsite pools, close walk to everything."

Reviewed on Dec 18, 2024

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Arawa Park Hotel
Arawa Park Hotel
4 out of 5
272 Fenton St, Rotorua
The price is P4,536 per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
P4,536
P5,217 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2025
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 ...
7/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"the staff are good and welcoming. Maintenance needs to step up a bit more. I had to get the loo roll holder fixed, something house keeping should of sorted before hand. We were there for the Christmas buffet, but they hadn't prepared for the extremely hot day, Salads and seafood had no cold packs ..."

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2024

Arawa Park Hotel
Sudima Lake Rotorua
Sudima Lake Rotorua
4 out of 5
1000 Eruera Street, Rotorua
The price is P6,184 per night from 14 Jan to 15 Jan
P6,184
P7,111 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2025
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
7.6/10 Good! (995 reviews)
"Great place in the right location, walking distance to many things. Super friendly staff."

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2024

Sudima Lake Rotorua
Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
3 out of 5
463 Old Taupo Road (South End), Rotorua
The price is P3,013 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
P3,013
P3,478 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28, 2025
Stay at this 3-star holiday park in Rotorua. Enjoy free parking, WiFi (surcharge), and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (391 reviews)
"We were really happy with our stay here. The cabin was really clean and tidy and the bed was comfy. The curtains were nice and thick, too, for the early sunrise. The price seemed quite a lot for a simple cabin with no ensuite or kitchen, but I guess that is just Rotorua in the summer. Otherwise we ..."

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2024

Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
AWA Hotel
AWA Hotel
4 out of 5
2 Kawaha Point Rd, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is P5,737 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
P5,737
P7,251 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2025
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (181 reviews)
"Nice place to stay. Accessible"

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2024

AWA Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Hillcrest

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Glenholme

While visiting Glenholme, you might make a stop by sights like Whakarewarewa Hot Springs and Racing Rotorua.

Glenholme
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Utuhina

While Utuhina isn't home to many top sights, Kuirau Park and Rotorua Central Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Utuhina
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Springfield

Though Springfield might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rotorua International Stadium and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.

Springfield
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Victoria

Victoria might not have many top sights, but Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Victoria
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Fenton Street

1/5(1 area review)

One reason travelers love spending time in Fenton Street is the luxurious spas, and Whakarewarewa Hot Springs is a top place to visit.

Fenton Street
When the roses are Flowering its absolutely beautiful

Fenton Park

While Fenton Park might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.

Fenton Park

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