Whakarewarewa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve showing a river or creek and a bridge
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest which includes a park as well as a small group of people
Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute as well as a small group of people
Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve featuring indigenous culture
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest which includes mountain biking as well as an individual male

Popular places to visit

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest featuring forests

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

4.5/5(364 reviews)

Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world.

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village

Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village

4.5/5(84 reviews)

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 family-friendly area.

Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute

Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Discover more about the Maori people and the traditional arts and crafts that are integral to their culture.

Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve showing a park and a church or cathedral

Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Learn about geothermal activity and how the Maori people have been living in these intense surroundings for hundreds of years.

Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
Skyline Rotorua

Skyline Rotorua

4.5/5(370 reviews)

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

4.5/5(194 reviews)

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

Activities

Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk

Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk

AU$159
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk
3 Hours Redwoods Adventure

3 Hours Redwoods Adventure

AU$159
per adult
3 Hours Redwoods Adventure
Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Tour Day Experience

Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Day Tour

AU$86
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Day Tour
Rotorua Eco Cultural full day tour

Rotorua Eco Cultural full day tour (Wai o Tapu, Waimangu,Te puia)

AU$319
per adult
Rotorua Eco Cultural full day tour (Wai o Tapu, Waimangu,Te puia)
Cultural Performance

Cultural Performance

AU$32
per adult
Cultural Performance
2 Hours Guided Redwoods Altitude Experience

2 Hours Guided Redwoods Altitude Experience

AU$114
per adult
2 Hours Guided Redwoods Altitude Experience
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Our pick of the best Whakarewarewa Hotel Deals

Rydges Rotorua
Rydges Rotorua
4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$148 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$148
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Nice view of the geothermal activity."

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2025

Rydges Rotorua
Greenview Motel
Greenview Motel
3 out of 5
418 Fenton Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$93 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
AU$93
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Stay at this 3-star motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Skyline Rotorua and Rotorua Golf Club are located ...
6/10 (335 reviews)
"Convenient"

Reviewed on 30 Jan. 2025

Greenview Motel
Imperial Hotel Rotorua
Imperial Hotel Rotorua
3.5 out of 5
7 Tryon St, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$176 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$176
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Skyline Rotorua and Whakarewarewa: ...
Imperial Hotel Rotorua
Birchwood Spa Motel
Birchwood Spa Motel
3 out of 5
6 Sala Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$114 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$114
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 3-star motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Skyline Rotorua and Whakarewarewa: ...
7.8/10 Good! (349 reviews)
"very helpful and friendly"

Reviewed on 1 Mar. 2025

Birchwood Spa Motel
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
4 out of 5
237 Fenton Street, Corner Victoria Street, Rotorua
The price is AU$137 per night from 1 May to 2 May
AU$137
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Would definitely stay again
"From check-in to check-out, our stay was excellent. Friendly staff, large, clean and comfortable rooms. Great location and excellent breakfast. We have no hesitation in recommending it."

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2025

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
Prince's Gate Hotel
Prince's Gate Hotel
4.5 out of 5
1057 Arawa Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$202 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
AU$202
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Property was quiet, spacious, and conveniently located in a safe part of a walkable town. Facility was a little tired"

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2025

Prince's Gate Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Whakarewarewa

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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 Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve.

Fenton Park
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Fenton Street

4/5(825 area reviews)

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.

Fenton Street
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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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Springfield

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Springfield and surrounding area, you can visit Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute and Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve.

Springfield
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Ngapuna

While Ngapuna may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Polynesian Spa and Tamaki Maori Village.

Ngapuna
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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 Rotorua Central Mall and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.

Hillcrest

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