Hillcrest Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Polynesian Spa which includes a lake or waterhole

Polynesian Spa

4.5/5(194 reviews)

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

Skyline Rotorua

4.5/5(370 reviews)

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
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest featuring forests

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

4.5/5(364 reviews)

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 indigenous culture, a river or creek and rainforest

Mitai Maori Village

4.5/5(120 reviews)

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 which includes night scenes and markets

Eat Street

4.5/5(278 reviews)

During your visit to Rotorua, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eat Street. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this culturally rich area.

Eat Street
Tamaki Maori Village

Tamaki Maori Village

4.5/5(94 reviews)

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Tamaki Maori Village in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Tamaki Maori Village

Activities

Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Tour Day Experience

Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Tour Day Experience

AU$86
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Tour Day Experience
Taupo: Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave Entry Ticket

Taupo: Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave Entry Ticket

AU$44
Per adult
Taupo: Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave Entry Ticket
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+

Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+

AU$41
Per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+
Rotorua: Velocity Valley - Pick One Pass

Rotorua: Velocity Valley - Pick One Pass

AU$59
Per adult
Rotorua: Velocity Valley - Pick One Pass
4-Day Auckland to Wellington via Rotorua Tour

4-Day Auckland to Wellington via Rotorua Tour

AU$1,296
Per adult
4-Day Auckland to Wellington via Rotorua Tour
Hell's Gate Geothermal Walk

Hell's Gate Geothermal Walk

AU$41
Per adult
Hell's Gate Geothermal Walk
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Our pick of the best Hillcrest Hotel Deals

Rydges Rotorua
Rydges Rotorua
4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$182 per night from 19 Dec to 20 Dec
AU$182
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
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)
"Righ near geizers"

Reviewed on 22 Nov. 2024

Rydges Rotorua
Arawa Park Hotel
Arawa Park Hotel
4 out of 5
272 Fenton St, Rotorua
The price is AU$135 per night from 20 Dec to 21 Dec
AU$135
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
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)
"Was good for our overnight stay and close to restaurants and city centre."

Reviewed on 21 Nov. 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 AU$82 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$82
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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 22 Nov. 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 AU$185 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$185
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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 10 Nov. 2024

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Sudima Lake Rotorua
Sudima Lake Rotorua
4 out of 5
1000 Eruera Street, Rotorua
The price is AU$131 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$131
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (995 reviews)
"It was nice but outdated, could do with some TLC"

Reviewed on 21 Nov. 2024

Sudima Lake Rotorua
AWA Hotel
AWA Hotel
4 out of 5
2 Kawaha Point Rd, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$112 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
AU$112
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (172 reviews)
"Needs more parking space"

Reviewed on 17 Nov. 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around Hillcrest

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Glenholme

If you're spending some time in Glenholme, Whakarewarewa Hot Springs and Racing Rotorua are top sights worth seeing.

Glenholme
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Utuhina

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

Utuhina
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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.

Springfield
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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.

Victoria
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Fenton Street

4/5(825 area reviews)

You'll love the luxurious spas in Fenton Street, and you might want to stick around to check out Whakarewarewa Hot Springs, a top place to visit.

Fenton Street
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Fenton Park

Though Fenton Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.

Fenton Park

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