Ngapuna Travel Guide
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
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+
Rotorua: Nocturnal Glow-Worm Adventure Tour with a Guide
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Other neighbourhoods around Ngapuna
Lynmore
If you're spending some time in Lynmore, Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Whakarewarewa Hot Springs are top sights worth seeing.
Fenton Street
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 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.
Whakarewarewa
The panoramic lake views and luxurious spas are just a few highlights of Whakarewarewa. Make a stop by Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village or Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute while you're exploring the area.
Glenholme
If you're spending some time in Glenholme, Racing Rotorua and Whakarewarewa Hot Springs are top sights worth seeing.
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
- Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
- Tamaki Maori Village
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
- Lake Tikitapu
- Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
- Government Gardens
- Kuirau Park
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Waimangu Volcanic Valley
- Agrodome
- Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
- Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa
- Hamurana Springs
- Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance