Whakarewarewa Travel Guide

Rotorua

Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve showing a river or creek and a bridge
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest showing a garden as well as a small group of people
Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute as well as a small group of people
Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve featuring indigenous culture
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest featuring mountain biking as well as an individual male

Popular places to visit

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest showing forest scenes

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world.

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village

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.

Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute

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
Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve which includes a church or cathedral and a park

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
Skyline Rotorua

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.

Skyline Rotorua
Polynesian Spa which includes a lake or waterhole

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.

Polynesian Spa

Things to do

Waiotapu: Thermal Park and Lady Knox Geyser Entry Ticket

Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket

฿840
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+

Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+

฿933
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+
Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū

Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū

฿5,041
per adult
Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū
Geothermal and Freshwater Combo Family Pools in New Zealand

Geothermal and Freshwater Combo Family Pools in New Zealand

฿578
per adult
Geothermal and Freshwater Combo Family Pools in New Zealand
Cultural Performance

Cultural Performance

฿653
per adult
Cultural Performance
National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour

National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour

฿1,245
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour
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Top hotels in Whakarewarewa

Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is ฿2,432 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿2,432
฿2,797 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,023 reviews)
Great hotel but need some TLC
"I was located in the main building (room 422) and it is in desperate need of a refurb. The towel rail in the bathroom was so rusted and corroded that you couldn't even hang a towel on it (the one over the bath) - All in all it is a good hotel and I believe the new wing is really nice. I was just ..."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Rydges Rotorua
Imperial Hotel Rotorua

Imperial Hotel Rotorua

4 out of 5
7 Tryon St, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is ฿2,826 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
฿2,826
฿3,250 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Skyline ...
7.4/10 Good! (15 reviews)
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Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Imperial Hotel Rotorua
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

4 out of 5
16 Sala Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is ฿3,763 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
฿3,763
฿4,327 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (607 reviews)
"Clean, tidy, useful design, friendly staff"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
Greenview Motel

Greenview Motel

3 out of 5
418 Fenton Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is ฿1,340 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿1,340
฿1,541 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua are located ...
6/10 (346 reviews)
"Iwe booked at last but got very good rooms to stay in..Thanks so much"

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2025

Greenview Motel
Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1057 Arawa Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is ฿3,137 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿3,137
฿3,607 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Breakfast was great and the staff were commendable. Hotel was clean and was well managed."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Prince's Gate Hotel
Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
1270 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua
The price is ฿2,875 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿2,875
฿3,306 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Great play to stay especially pool facilities for families Only thing I would say I was a let down was the buffet dinner for price"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
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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)

Spas and lake views are some things travellers note about Fenton Street. Check out Rotorua Central Mall or Polynesian Spa while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.

Fenton Street
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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.

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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Hillcrest

While Hillcrest may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Springfield Golf Club and Rotorua International Stadium.

Hillcrest

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