Waiotapu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Rotorua which includes forest scenes as well as a small group of people
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland featuring a bridge and a hot spring
Rotorua which includes a park as well as an individual child
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland featuring a hot spring and mist or fog
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

We’re putting the challenge out there: visit Wai-O-Tapu and see how quickly your photos of this Thermal Wonderland become your desktop wallpaper.

New Zealand’s volcanic activity flaunts its finest form at Wai-O-Tapu. Get your camera ready because this place is picture perfect. Follow the well-marked trails through the otherworldly landscape passing New Zealand’s largest mud pool and the bubbly character called the Champagne Pool. An experience to savour, allow for around three hours to take in all there is to see. Buy a ticket to the area online or on the day. Your pass includes access to see Lady Knox Geyser in all her glory.

Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$130 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$130
30 Oct - 31 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! (1,033 reviews)
Breakfast was very good, nice quiet location, and easy parking

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

Rydges Rotorua
Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
1270 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua
The price is AU$179 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
AU$179
28 Oct - 29 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! (1,001 reviews)
Fabulous hotel. Always a pleasure staying here. Professional, friendly staff and very comfortable rooms

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Arawa Park Hotel

Arawa Park Hotel

4 out of 5
272 Fenton St, Rotorua
The price is AU$128 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
AU$128
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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! (1,008 reviews)
Staff were friendly and we enjoyed our stay wish we booked more nights!

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Arawa Park Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Quest Rotorua Central

Quest Rotorua Central

4 out of 5
1192 Hinemoa Street, Rotorua
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,048 reviews)
We traveled for 18 days in Australia and NZ. Stayed at various places. This was the best. Friendly and helpful staff. Very clean. Roomy and well-appointed. Would recommend it to anyone traveling in the Rotorua area.

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Quest Rotorua Central
Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama

Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama

4 out of 5
1420 Hamurana Road, RD4, Rotorua, Mourea
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Mourea. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (560 reviews)
The lake view was very beautiful and peaceful. The unit was very clean, spacious and fully equipped. It was great for a family. The restaurant onsite was very good. The spa pool needed a good clean as it wasn't very inviting.

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama
Ripple Rotorua

Ripple Rotorua

3.5 out of 5
4 Barnard Road, Rotorua
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly apartment in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Skyline Rotorua and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (483 reviews)
Breakfast was not free, but it was delivered to our room when it was promised, it was wonderful, and they had great gluten free options.

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Ripple Rotorua
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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