Whakarewarewa Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world.
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 family-friendly area.
Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
Discover more about the Maori people and the traditional arts and crafts that are integral to their culture.
Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
Learn about geothermal activity and how the Maori people have been living in these intense surroundings for hundreds of years.
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.
Things to do
Private Tour: Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland
Rotorua: Kaituna Rafting & Mt. Tarawera Hiking Combo
Private Tour to Rotorua (Max 11 Passengers)
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude & Day/Night Treewalk Combo
Top hotels in Whakarewarewa
![Greenview Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4040000/4035500/4035469/81f6b13c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2024
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Reviewed on 13 Jun 2024
![Birchwood Spa Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5340000/5335800/5335792/d338d340_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 25 May 2024
![Pullman Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42410000/42400500/42400473/8938b610_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2024
![Arawa Park Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69600/69569/2b13c609_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2024
![Novotel Rotorua Lakeside](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54900/54871/fe8cbfc0_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 May 2024
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.
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Fenton Street
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.
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Glenholme
If you're spending some time in Glenholme, Racing Rotorua and Whakarewarewa Hot Springs are top sights worth seeing.
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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.
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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.
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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.