Fairy Springs Travel Guide
Rotorua
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Popular places to visit
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.
Mitai Maori Village
For a great insight into Māori customs and way of life, sign up for this magical, entertaining and educational cultural experience.
Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
Learn about New Zealand’s most famous bird as you explore this comprehensive wildlife park, complete with a lake full of trout and walk through aviaries.
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.
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world.
Eat Street
During your trip to Rotorua, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eat Street.
Things to do
Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise
Rotorua : 3mirage An Immersive Art Experience
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Family Hot Pools and Freshwater Pool
Top hotels in Fairy Springs
Newina Rotorua
Staff was helpful and cleaned room consistently and well. Outside pool was nice but hot tub just an outside bathtub.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
AWA Hotel
Pleasant stay
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Ripple Rotorua
Helpful and friendly staff, beautiful setting with a creek right behind the unit. Kitchen was simple and offered appliances we weren't expecting. Laundry facilities on site was a nice bonus. Only down side was the bed, which was quite firm. One of us loved it, the other not. I used the WiFi for a ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hideaway of Rotorua
Good
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Rydges Rotorua
Breakfast was excellent, lots to choose from and delicious pastries. Beds were very comfortable and liked all the glass and light in the room.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Hotel is close to town and pleasant. We had to rebook a room after staying 2 nights due to weather disrupting our travel home. Our initial booking was through another site and we were a bit disappointed in our king suite we had booked. It was ground floor, noisy and the room had a strange chemical ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fairy Springs
Kawaha Point
River views, spas and restaurants highlight some of the notable features of Kawaha Point. Make a stop by Lake Rotorua while you're exploring.
Koutu
While visiting Koutu, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Rotorua and Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre.
Mangakakahi
Though Mangakakahi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kuirau Park and Eat Street.
Ohinemutu
Spas and lake views are notable features of Ohinemutu. You might consider stopping by Lake Rotorua while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Ngongotaha
Ngongotaha is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Rotorua and Agrodome.
Utuhina
While Utuhina isn't home to many top sights, Kuirau Park and Rotorua Central Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
