Utuhina Travel Guide
Tourist 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.

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 relaxing area.
Activities

Agrodome Farm Experience including Farm Show and Farm Tour - Rotorua

Rafting Rotorua: Kaituna River White Water Experience
Our pick of the best Utuhina Hotel Deals

Rydges Rotorua
Front desk agent didn’t explain much … only asking question about where we are from and more
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Everything was beautiful
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025

Pullman Rotorua
The place was clean and tidy, and well looked after.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

Arawa Park Hotel
Great staff, spacious room, clean, fabulous breakfast.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Front desk staff were lovely
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

AWA Hotel
Room was very clean, spacious and tidy
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Utuhina

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 Rotorua International Stadium and Rotorua Central Mall.

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.

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.

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.

Inner City
If you're spending some time in Inner City, Rotorua Night Market and Tamaki Maori Village are top sights worth seeing.

Fenton Street
Spas and lake views are some things travellers note about Fenton Street. Check out Rotorua Central Mall or Polynesian Spa while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.





