Tihiotonga 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.
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.
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
Wool Sheep Farm Experience with Handmade Wool Hat in New Zealand
Geothermal and Freshwater Combo Family Pools in New Zealand
Rotorua: The Buried Village of Te Wairoa
Top hotels in Tihiotonga
Geyser Lookout BnB
Amazing! There are no other words.
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025
Rydges Rotorua
Excellent breakfast buffet. Large, spacious facility with clean, comfortable rooms and friendly staff for a reasonable price. It doesn’t get any better.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Absolutely loved it. However we were not given the room we actually booked. We booked the superier king bed lakefacing. We got a room with 2 queen beds. They could not move us as had no lakefacing superier rooms available. Said Expedia double booked? Not a big deal but disappointing on our special ...
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Arawa Park Hotel
Staff were friendly and we enjoyed our stay wish we booked more nights!
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
ibis Rotorua
Good hotel, bu the shower was terrible and ran out of hot water, not good on a cold raining night
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
The bed was very soft which may suit some travellers but not me
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Tihiotonga
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.
Whakarewarewa
The panoramic lake views and luxurious spas are just a few highlights of Whakarewarewa. Make a stop by Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village or Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute while you're exploring the area.
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.
Utuhina
While Utuhina isn't home to many top sights, Kuirau Park and Rotorua Central Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
