Fordlands Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Fordlands
Activities
Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton
AU$230
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour
AU$104
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Jade Carving Experience at a Local Studio
AU$38
per adult
Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras
AU$383
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Fordlands Hotel Deals
Prince's Gate Hotel
1057 Arawa Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$146 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$146
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 reviews. ...
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
1270 Hinemaru Street Rotorua
The price is AU$162 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
AU$162
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"Those at the front desk weren’t very welcoming and talked among themselves while standing there being unacknowledged. One of our biggest reasons for booking here was the heated swimming pool, however it wasn’t heated but very cold. The coffee from barista in breakfast room was terrible and very expensive. ..."
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026
Rydges Rotorua
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$146 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
AU$146
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,174 reviews)
"We booked here because they said we could charge an EV but when we went to use it it didn't have the right connections. It would be worth while to have the 3 types of outlets so that you can accommodate all EVs"
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026
Newina Rotorua
3 Bidois Road Rotorua Rotorua
The price is AU$150 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
AU$150
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (398 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Comfortable beds and living area. Two bedrooms worked well for 4 of us. Great having 2 toilets (one in the bathroom) and one on it's own. Enjoyed the spa pool each evening. Shower nozzle wouldn't stay up but we managed a work around. Staff advised they would get this fixed. Would ..."
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
237 Fenton Street Rotorua
The price is AU$123 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$123
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The hotel was nice a bit basic but clean and friendly staff. The continental breakfast was ok but for $20 you get what you paid for. There is an option for a cooked breakfast, which was made to order. Unfortunately the security lock didn't work on the door but had no real concerns, i never felt unsafe. ..."
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
9-11 Tutanekai St Rotorua
The price is AU$158 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
AU$158
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy 6 hot tubs, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"great staff very helpful"
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in Fordlands
Find the best Fordlands areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Inner City
If you're spending some time in Inner City, Tamaki Maori Village and Rotorua Central Mall are top sights worth seeing.
Photo by Umi Mostafa
Open Photo by Umi Mostafa
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.
Lake Okareka
Travellers like the parks in Lake Okareka, and Lake Tikitapu is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Photo by Jan Hammond
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.
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.
