Whakarewarewa

Rotorua
Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve featuring a bridge and a river or creek
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest featuring a garden as well as a small group of people
Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute as well as a small group of people
Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve featuring indigenous culture
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest showing mountain biking as well as an individual male

Popular places to visit

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
Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute

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.

Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
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
Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve showing a church or cathedral and a garden

Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Learn about geothermal activity and how the Maori people have been living in these intense surroundings for hundreds of years.

Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
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
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

Things to do

Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Tour Day Experience

Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Tour Day Experience

P3,305
Per adult
Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Tour Day Experience
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk

Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk

P5,739
Per adult
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk
3 Hours Redwoods Adventure

3 Hours Redwoods Adventure

P5,739
Per adult
3 Hours Redwoods Adventure
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure

Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure

P4,000
Per adult
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure
Private Day Trip Transport To Te Puia Rotorua

Private Day Trip To Te Puia Rotorua

P27,306
Per adult
Private Day Trip To Te Puia Rotorua
Cultural Performance

Cultural Performance

P1,044
Per adult
Cultural Performance
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Top hotels in Whakarewarewa

Rydges Rotorua
Rydges Rotorua
4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P5,450 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
P5,450
P6,267 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16
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! (1,011 reviews)
"Nice view from the King Room. Bathroom dated but clean. Bed comfy with pillow options."

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2024

Rydges Rotorua
Greenview Motel
Greenview Motel
3 out of 5
418 Fenton Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is P2,939 per night from 28 Nov to 29 Nov
P2,939
P3,428 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 28 - Nov 29
Stay at this 3-star motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 spa tubs. Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua are located ...
6/10 (323 reviews)
"what you pay is what you get standard clean close to everywhere ."

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2024

Greenview Motel
Birchwood Spa Motel
Birchwood Spa Motel
3 out of 5
6 Sala Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is P3,913 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
P3,913
P4,519 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Stay at this 3-star motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua ...
8/10 Very Good! (316 reviews)
"The property was clean and amenities were within reasonable distance."

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2024

Birchwood Spa Motel
Arawa Park Hotel
Arawa Park Hotel
4 out of 5
272 Fenton St, Rotorua
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P4,120 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
P4,120
P4,738 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Love staying here, our favourite hotel in Rotorua"

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2024

Arawa Park Hotel
Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
3 out of 5
463 Old Taupo Road (South End), Rotorua
The price is P2,980 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
P2,980
P3,427 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
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! (376 reviews)
"It was very disappointing to find that the parks Thermal hot pools are no longer available and haven’t been for the past 4 years. This is still being promoted on their own website, even though when I questioned this I was told they had taken it off. Not acceptable."

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2024

Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
4.5 out of 5
9-11 Tutanekai St, P O Box 348, Rotorua
The price is P6,151 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
P6,151
P7,073 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
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! (1,001 reviews)
"We enjoyed are stay at the Novotel Rotorua. It has a great central location with many options for dining walking distance from the hotel. The breakfast buffet was great, as are the thermal hot baths and swimming pool!"

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2024

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
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Other neighbourhoods around Whakarewarewa

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
Hot hot hot springs #rotorua #newzealand #spooky

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
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Glenholme

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

Glenholme
geo thermal activity

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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Ngapuna

While Ngapuna isn't home to many top sights, Polynesian Spa and Tamaki Maori Village are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ngapuna
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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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