Whakarewarewa Travel Guide

Rotorua
Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve showing a river or creek and a bridge

Popular places to visit

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Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

5/5(21 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
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Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village

4.5/5(18 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
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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.

Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
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Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

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

Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
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Skyline Rotorua

4.5/5(18 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
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Polynesian Spa

5/5(8 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

Things to do

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Private Day Trip To Te Puia Rotorua

฿15,534
Per adult
Private Day Trip To Te Puia Rotorua
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Private Tour: Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland

฿23,138
Per adult
Private Tour: Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland
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Rotorua: Kaituna Rafting & Mt. Tarawera Hiking Combo

฿5,301
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Kaituna Rafting & Mt. Tarawera Hiking Combo
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Geyser By Night

฿2,064
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Geyser By Night
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Private Tour to Rotorua (Max 11 Passengers)

฿24,638
Per adult
Private Tour to Rotorua (Max 11 Passengers)
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Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude & Day/Night Treewalk Combo

฿3,585
Per adult
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude & Day/Night Treewalk Combo
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Top hotels in Whakarewarewa

Greenview Motel
Greenview Motel
3 out of 5
418 Fenton Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is ฿2,090 per night from 19 Jun to 20 Jun
฿2,090
per night
19 Jun - 20 Jun
Stay at this 3-star motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.2/10 (313 reviews)
"heated spa pools were good and relaxing road traffic noise may disturb someone"

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2024

Greenview Motel
Rydges Rotorua
Rydges Rotorua
4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is ฿3,119 per night from 25 Jun to 26 Jun
฿3,119
per night
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"The dood via room service was delicious."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2024

Rydges Rotorua
Birchwood Spa Motel
Birchwood Spa Motel
3 out of 5
6 Sala Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is ฿2,327 per night from 20 Jun to 21 Jun
฿2,327
per night
20 Jun - 21 Jun
Stay at this 3-star motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and ...
8/10 Very Good! (294 reviews)
"I liked the spa, very relaxing"

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Birchwood Spa Motel
Pullman Rotorua
Pullman Rotorua
5 out of 5
1135 Arawa St, Rotorua
The price is ฿4,564 per night from 25 Jun to 26 Jun
฿4,564
per night
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (342 reviews)
"good stay,parking expensive"

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2024

Pullman Rotorua
Arawa Park Hotel
Arawa Park Hotel
4 out of 5
272 Fenton St, Rotorua
The price is ฿2,317 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
฿2,317
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Great set down arrangement on arrival. Good easy free parking. Nice meals seemed to be available at any time. Great room. Very nice bed. The most helpful and friendly staff. This is a GREAT GOOD VALUE MOTEL."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2024

Arawa Park Hotel
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
4.5 out of 5
9-11 Tutanekai St, P O Box 348, Rotorua
The price is ฿3,507 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
฿3,507
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy 6 hot tubs, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"This property was ok and did the job. But it was very tired. Carpet was stained. Generally flat"

Reviewed on 15 Jun 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

4.5/5(29 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, Racing Rotorua and Whakarewarewa Hot Springs 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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