Fordlands Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
Eat Street
During your trip to Rotorua, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eat Street.
Mitai Maori Village
For a great insight into Māori customs and way of life, sign up for this magical, entertaining and educational cultural experience.
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 relaxing area.
Activities
Kaituna River and Tutea Falls Whitewater Rafting
Agrodome Farm Experience including Farm Show and Farm Tour - Rotorua
Rotorua: Waimangu Volcanic Valley Ticket & Self-Guided Walk
Rafting Rotorua: Kaituna River White Water Experience
Off-Road 4WD Buggy Adventure from Rotorua
Our pick of the best Fordlands Hotel Deals
Rydges Rotorua
The room was clean and quiet. The first room was not clean and very hot. It had some sort of open slats in the entryway that were strange. I am glad I got a different room. Very comfortable
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Nice comfortable clean room. Very convenient location.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Prince's Gate Hotel
We stayed in an apartment in an adjacent building. The decor was vibrant and colorful in a style perhaps reminiscent of the 1920's. It was spacious, comfortable, and quiet. The location was convenient, walkable to shops and restaurants. The buffet breakfast was okay, but not remarkable. The breakfast ...
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Pullman Rotorua
The place was clean and tidy, and well looked after.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Arawa Park Hotel
Big, clean room! Great breakfast. Close to town and the lake.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Wonderful staff great room
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Fordlands
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.
Inner City
If you're spending some time in Inner City, Rotorua Night Market and Tamaki Maori Village are top sights worth seeing.
