Fordlands Travel Guide
Rotorua
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.
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.
Mitai Maori Village
For a great insight into Māori customs and way of life, sign up for this magical, entertaining and educational cultural experience.
Tamaki Maori Village
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Tamaki Maori Village in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Eat Street
During your trip to Rotorua, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eat Street.
Things to do
Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+
Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū
Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise
Wool Sheep Farm Experience with Handmade Wool Hat in New Zealand
Geothermal and Freshwater Combo Family Pools in New Zealand
Top hotels in Fordlands
Rydges Rotorua
Breakfast was very good, nice quiet location, and easy parking
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Nice place to stop. Only stayed one night but would have liked to stay longer and enjoy the spa facilities. Room was clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Pullman Rotorua
While I pay quite a significant of money, I do not expect the toilet and the bathroom to be apart the inside of the room. Both my partner and I find it weird that while doing No.2, the rest of the room could smell it..... it's awkward.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Arawa Park Hotel
Staff were friendly and we enjoyed our stay wish we booked more nights!
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
The swimming facilities were fabulous. Room and bedding was comfortable with AC keeping room at a comfortable temperature. No bathrobes for going between the pool and our room. Bathroom is a little tired and dated. Wifi was great and staff were helpful. Loved that eat street was across the rd. Paid ...
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
ibis Rotorua
Nice and central
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Fordlands
Utuhina
While Utuhina isn't home to many top sights, Kuirau Park and Rotorua Central Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Koutu
While visiting Koutu, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Rotorua and Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre.
