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 relaxing 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
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
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

Activities

Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk

Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk

AU$150
Per adult
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk
Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Tour Day Experience

Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Tour Day Experience

AU$86
Per adult
Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Tour Day Experience
3 Hours Redwoods Adventure

3 Hours Redwoods Adventure

AU$150
Per adult
3 Hours Redwoods Adventure
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure

Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure

AU$104
Per adult
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure
Biggeset Geyser Of Southern Hemisph

MT. Maunganui and Rotorua Tour from Tauranga with Concert

AU$250
Per adult
MT. Maunganui and Rotorua Tour from Tauranga with Concert
Private Day Trip Transport To Te Puia Rotorua

Private Day Trip To Te Puia Rotorua

AU$712
Per adult
Private Day Trip To Te Puia Rotorua
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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$182 per night from 19 Dec to 20 Dec
AU$182
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"Righ near geizers"

Reviewed on 22 Nov. 2024

Rydges Rotorua
Greenview Motel
Greenview Motel
3 out of 5
418 Fenton Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$89 per night from 28 Nov to 29 Nov
AU$89
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov
Stay at this 3-star motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 spa tubs. Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua are located ...
6/10 (323 reviews)
"what you pay is what you get standard clean close to everywhere ."

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2024

Greenview Motel
Birchwood Spa Motel
Birchwood Spa Motel
3 out of 5
6 Sala Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$117 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
AU$117
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Stay at this 3-star motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua ...
8/10 Very Good! (316 reviews)
"The property was clean and amenities were within reasonable distance."

Reviewed on 6 Nov. 2024

Birchwood Spa Motel
Arawa Park Hotel
Arawa Park Hotel
4 out of 5
272 Fenton St, Rotorua
The price is AU$135 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$135
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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 ...
7/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Was good for our overnight stay and close to restaurants and city centre."

Reviewed on 21 Nov. 2024

Arawa Park Hotel
Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
3 out of 5
463 Old Taupo Road (South End), Rotorua
The price is AU$86 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$86
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 3-star holiday park in Rotorua. Enjoy free parking, WiFi (surcharge), and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (374 reviews)
"Old fashioned caravan park and facilities. The newer 2 bedroom cabins were spacious and comfortable"

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
4.5 out of 5
9-11 Tutanekai St, P O Box 348, Rotorua
The price is AU$185 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$185
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy 6 spa tubs, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"We enjoyed are stay at the Novotel Rotorua. It has a great central location with many options for dining walking distance from the hotel. The breakfast buffet was great, as are the thermal hot baths and swimming pool!"

Reviewed on 10 Nov. 2024

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
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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 Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.

Fenton Park
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Fenton Street

4/5(825 area reviews)

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 Street
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Glenholme

If you're spending some time in Glenholme, Whakarewarewa Hot Springs and Racing Rotorua are top sights worth seeing.

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 Rotorua International Stadium and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.

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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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.

Victoria

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