Whakarewarewa Travel Guide

Rotorua

A lake surrounded by dense forest and rolling hills.
A geyser with water spouting from the ground, surrounded by rocky terrain and a cloudy sky.
Tall trees in a forest with sunlight filtering through the canopy.
A forest path surrounded by tall trees and ferns.
A geothermal area with a hot spring, steam, and a rocky landscape.

Stay near popular Whakarewarewa attractions

A rope bridge in a forest with illuminated hanging lights.

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

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

Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+

Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Pavilion Hot Pool Bathing (12+ yrs)

฿1,070
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Pavilion Hot Pool Bathing (12+ yrs)
Te Ra Guided Experience

Te Ra Guided Experience

฿2,045
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Te Ra Guided Experience
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Family Hot Pools and Freshwater Pool

Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Family Hot Pools and Freshwater Pool

฿642
per adult
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Family Hot Pools and Freshwater Pool
Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise

Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise

฿2,863
per adult
Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise
Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour

Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour

฿2,435
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour
Ultimate self-drive rail car journey

Ultimate self-drive rail car journey

฿1,539
per adult
Ultimate self-drive rail car journey
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Where to stay in Whakarewarewa

Find the best Whakarewarewa areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal town with a lake, surrounded by hills and dense greenery.

Inner City

If you're spending some time in Inner City, Tamaki Maori Village and Rotorua Central Mall are top sights worth seeing.

A wooden pier extending into a lake with a backdrop of green hills and a clear blue sky.

Lake Okareka

Travellers like the parks in Lake Okareka, and Lake Tikitapu is a top attraction you might want to visit.

A field of white daisies with yellow centers.
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Open Photo by Jan Hammond

Owhata

When in Owhata, you can plan a visit to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian Spa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A geothermal area with steam rising from the ground, surrounded by trees and a body of water.

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.

Dramatic geysers of Te Puia, Rotorua Geothermal Park, New Zealand

Lynmore

When in Lynmore, you can plan a visit to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian Spa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Whakarewarewa Travel Guide