Kawaha Point Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Kawaha Point
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.
Eat Street
During your visit to Rotorua, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eat Street. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.
Mitai Maori Village
For a great insight into Māori customs and way of life, sign up for this magical, entertaining and educational cultural experience.
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
Rotorua: Nocturnal Glow-Worm Adventure Tour with a Guide
Taupo: Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave Entry Ticket
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+
Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Day Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Kawaha Point
Fairy Springs
While visiting Fairy Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Skyline Rotorua and Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park.
Koutu
Koutu might not have many top sights, but Kuirau Park and Tama-te-Kapua Meeting House 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.
Mangakakahi
Though Mangakakahi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kuirau Park and Eat Street.
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.
- Skyline Rotorua
- Polynesian Spa
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
- Lake Rotoiti
- Lake Tarawera
- Eat Street
- Mitai Maori Village
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
- Tamaki Maori Village
- Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
- Lake Tikitapu
- Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
- Kuirau Park
- Government Gardens
- Waimangu Volcanic Valley
- Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa
- Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
- Agrodome
- Hamurana Springs
- Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance
- Tama-te-Kapua Meeting House