Tihiotonga Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Skyline Rotorua

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
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
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest featuring forests

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
Rotorua showing indigenous culture, a river or creek and rainforest

Mitai Maori Village

For a great insight into Māori customs and way of life, sign up for this magical, entertaining and educational cultural experience.

Mitai Maori Village
Tamaki Maori Village

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.

Tamaki Maori Village
Rotorua which includes night scenes and markets

Eat Street

During your trip to Rotorua, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eat Street.

Eat Street

Activities

Te Puia Entrance

TE PUIA Geothermal, Polynesian Spa & Blue Springs Day Tour Ex AKL

AU$342
per adult
TE PUIA Geothermal, Polynesian Spa & Blue Springs Day Tour Ex AKL
1-Day Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Options

Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras

AU$383
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras
4-Day Auckland to Wellington via Rotorua Tour

4-Day Auckland to Wellington via Rotorua Tour

AU$1,293
per adult
4-Day Auckland to Wellington via Rotorua Tour
Te Puia Geothermal Valley Rotorua

Te Puia Geothermal Valley - Rotorua

AU$310
per adult
Te Puia Geothermal Valley - Rotorua
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+

Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+

AU$45
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk

Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk

AU$158
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk
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Our pick of the best Tihiotonga Hotel Deals

Geyser Lookout BnB

Geyser Lookout BnB

3 out of 5
17 Kerswell Terrace, Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty
The price is AU$273 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
AU$273
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star golf B&B in Rotorua. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews)
"Amazing! There are no other words."

Reviewed on 15 July 2025

Geyser Lookout BnB
Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$142 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$142
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,020 reviews)
"I like everything 😁👍"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Rydges Rotorua
Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
1270 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua
The price is AU$159 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
AU$159
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Gettaway time
"We had a great stay. We enjoyed the pool and gym. I had a massage in the spa which was amazing! Service was great and our room serviced each day. Lovely food in the restaurant."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Marsden Stay Rotorua

Marsden Stay Rotorua

3 out of 5
273 Fenton St, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$84 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
AU$84
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (246 reviews)
"Rooms are very spacious and clean but bathrooms condition can be improved Although for the price it was good enough."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

Marsden Stay Rotorua
Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1057 Arawa Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$162 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$162
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Unique and cool colonial hotel
"Prince's Gate is a nice hotel that leans into its colonial history. It is warm and welcoming and the rooms have a style unlike other places in Rotorua. The location is also fantastic. Parking is only available on the street, not on the property."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Prince's Gate Hotel
Arawa Park Hotel

Arawa Park Hotel

4 out of 5
272 Fenton St, Rotorua
The price is AU$129 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$129
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Nice big soft beds"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Arawa Park Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Tihiotonga

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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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Hillcrest

While Hillcrest may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Springfield Golf Club and Rotorua International Stadium.

Hillcrest
Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve showing a river or creek and a bridge

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.

Whakarewarewa
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Glenholme

Though Glenholme may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market.

Glenholme
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Utuhina

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

Utuhina
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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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