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 showing night scenes and markets

Eat Street

During your visit to Rotorua, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Eat Street. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.

Eat Street
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
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

P5,570
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

P5,438
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk
Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

P9,360
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton
Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner

Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner

P8,569
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner
Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Tour Day Experience

Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Day Tour

P3,131
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Day Tour
Taupo: Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave Entry Ticket

Taupo: Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave Entry Ticket

P1,615
per adult
Taupo: Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave Entry Ticket
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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 P5,703 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
P5,703
P6,559 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 2 - Mar 3
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! (1,003 reviews)
"The TV had difficulty connecting for movies. They moved us once and gave us another room so we could relax at night with a movie. The refrigerator was missing a dial and we couldn't turn it up. They let us use the kitchen refrigerator."

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2025

Rydges Rotorua
Marsden Stay Rotorua
Marsden Stay Rotorua
3 out of 5
273 Fenton St, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is P3,423 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
P3,423
P3,937 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua are located ...
6.8/10 (115 reviews)
"Lovely refurbished room but outside areas still need work. Very helpful reception staff. Pity that there was no breakfast option available at the hotel"

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2025

Marsden Stay Rotorua
Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
3 out of 5
463 Old Taupo Road (South End), Rotorua
The price is P3,147 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
P3,147
P3,619 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25
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! (418 reviews)
"A lovely quiet, clean spot. Would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2025

Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
Arawa Park Hotel
Arawa Park Hotel
4 out of 5
272 Fenton St, Rotorua
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P4,716 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
P4,716
P5,423 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 13 - Mar 14
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Was a decent place"

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2025

Arawa Park Hotel
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
4.5 out of 5
9-11 Tutanekai St, P O Box 348, Rotorua
The price is P8,101 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
P8,101
P9,317 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 9 - Mar 10
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Thermal pools were awesome."

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2025

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
4.5 out of 5
1270 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua
The price is P7,433 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
P7,433
P8,548 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful place to stay .The facilities are clean and I love the hot pool and the bedroom .The breakfast is lovely aswell .I highly recommend this place"

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2025

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
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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: The Living Maori Village 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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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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Glenholme

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

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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