Fordlands Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world.
Mitai Maori Village
For a great insight into Māori customs and way of life, sign up for this magical, entertaining and educational cultural experience.
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.
Tamaki Maori Village
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Tamaki Maori Village in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Activities
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk
Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Tour Day Experience
Taupo: Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave Entry Ticket
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+
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Other neighbourhoods around Fordlands
Utuhina
While Utuhina isn't home to many top sights, Kuirau Park and Rotorua Central Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Glenholme
If you're spending some time in Glenholme, Racing Rotorua and Whakarewarewa Hot Springs are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Koutu
Koutu might not have many top sights, but Kuirau Park and Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Ohinemutu
Spas and lake views are notable features of Ohinemutu. You might consider stopping by St. Faith's Anglican Church while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
- Skyline Rotorua
- Polynesian Spa
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
- Lake Rotoiti
- Mitai Maori Village
- Lake Tarawera
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
- Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
- Tamaki Maori Village
- Eat Street
- Lake Tikitapu
- Kuirau Park
- Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
- Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
- Agrodome
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Waimangu Volcanic Valley
- Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa
- Hamurana Springs
- Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance
- Rotorua International Stadium
- Buried Village