Matipo Heights

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
Rotorua showing night scenes and markets

Eat Street

During your trip to Rotorua, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Eat Street.

Eat Street
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 family-friendly area.

Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village

Things to do

Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk

Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk

P5,724
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk
Blue Springs

Redwood Forest , Blue Springs & Huka Falls Day Tour from Auckland

P19,596
per adult
Redwood Forest , Blue Springs & Huka Falls Day Tour from Auckland
Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner

Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner

P8,831
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner
Taupo: Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave Entry Ticket

Taupo: Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave Entry Ticket

P1,600
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Taupo: Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave Entry Ticket
3 Hours Redwoods Adventure

3 Hours Redwoods Adventure

P5,716
per adult
3 Hours Redwoods Adventure
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+

Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+

P1,468
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+
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Top hotels in Matipo Heights

Rydges Rotorua
Rydges Rotorua
4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is P4,648 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
P4,648
P5,346 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Comfy bed"

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2025

Rydges Rotorua
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
4 out of 5
237 Fenton Street, Corner Victoria Street, Rotorua
The price is P5,839 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
P5,839
P6,715 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
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 clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Would definitely stay again
"From check-in to check-out, our stay was excellent. Friendly staff, large, clean and comfortable rooms. Great location and excellent breakfast. We have no hesitation in recommending it."

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2025

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
Arawa Park Hotel
Arawa Park Hotel
4 out of 5
272 Fenton St, Rotorua
The price is P4,228 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
P4,228
P4,862 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
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! (1,002 reviews)
"This hotel is amazingly spacious. While other hotels are squeezed into small space, this one is completely: huge rooms, huge halls huge dinning areas. It is also clean, safe and functional. This is not our first visit, and we will visit it again."

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2025

Arawa Park Hotel
Prince's Gate Hotel
Prince's Gate Hotel
4.5 out of 5
1057 Arawa Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is P6,370 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
P6,370
P7,325 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 11 - Apr 12
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"We enjoyed staying at Prince’s Gate Hotel. The on-site hot springs with three pools in the hotel garden were the best treat. We had a one-bedroom apartment for the two of us, which felt quite spacious, although the kitchen facility was bare minimum. The hotel is within walking distance of downtown ..."

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2025

Prince's Gate Hotel
Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
3 out of 5
463 Old Taupo Road (South End), Rotorua
The price is P2,991 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
P2,991
P3,440 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
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! (431 reviews)
"Very family oriented, safe to walk around site. Freindly people"

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2025

Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
Apex on Fenton
Apex on Fenton
2 out of 5
325 Fenton St, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is P3,941 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
P3,941
P4,533 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Book a stay at this spa motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Skyline Rotorua and Racing Rotorua are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (33 reviews)
"People were lovely, good value for money"

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2025

Apex on Fenton
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Other neighbourhoods around Matipo Heights

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Tihiotonga

While Tihiotonga isn't home to many top sights, Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute and Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve are some notable places to visit nearby.

Tihiotonga
geo thermal activity

Springfield

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

Springfield
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Hillcrest

While Hillcrest might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Rotorua Central Mall and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.

Hillcrest
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Glenholme

Though Glenholme might 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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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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Mangakakahi

When in Mangakakahi, you can plan a visit to Kuirau Park and Eat Street, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Mangakakahi

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