Fordlands Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest featuring forests

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
Rotorua showing indigenous culture, a river or creek and rainforest

Mitai Maori Village

For a great insight into Māori customs and way of life, sign up for this magical, entertaining and educational cultural experience.

Mitai Maori Village
Tamaki Maori Village

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.

Tamaki Maori Village
Rotorua which includes night scenes and markets

Eat Street

During your trip to Rotorua, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eat Street.

Eat Street

Activities

Te Puia Entrance

TE PUIA Geothermal, Polynesian Spa & Blue Springs Day Tour Ex AKL

AU$337
per adult
TE PUIA Geothermal, Polynesian Spa & Blue Springs Day Tour Ex AKL
1-Day Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Options

Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras

AU$378
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras
4-Day Auckland to Wellington via Rotorua Tour

4-Day Auckland to Wellington via Rotorua Tour

AU$1,277
per adult
4-Day Auckland to Wellington via Rotorua Tour
Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner

Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner

AU$240
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner
Te Puia Geothermal Valley Rotorua

Te Puia Geothermal Valley - Rotorua

AU$306
per adult
Te Puia Geothermal Valley - Rotorua
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk

Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk

AU$156
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk
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Our pick of the best Fordlands Hotel Deals

Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$133 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$133
per night
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, 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
Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
1270 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua
The price is AU$157 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$157
per night
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, 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
Marsden Stay Rotorua

Marsden Stay Rotorua

3 out of 5
273 Fenton St, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$100 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$100
per night
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (250 reviews)
"It was easy access to main areas"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Marsden Stay Rotorua
Arawa Park Hotel

Arawa Park Hotel

4 out of 5
272 Fenton St, Rotorua
The price is AU$114 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$114
per night
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Staff were very friendly. Great stay."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Arawa Park Hotel
JetPark Hotel Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

4 out of 5
237 Fenton Street, Corner Victoria Street, Rotorua
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$142 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$142
per night
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"The property was easily situated in the road in to the CBD and easily walkable to main shops and restaurants. Around a 20 minute walk to Eat Street and less to the Polynesian spa. We had a large room, with amenities. Breakfast was suitable with continental options. Great for a Nespresso pod machine ..."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

4.5 out of 5
9-11 Tutanekai St, P O Box 348, Rotorua
The price is AU$172 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$172
per night
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy 6 hot tubs, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,012 reviews)
"Professional staff. A very clean environment. Well placed."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
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Other neighbourhoods around Fordlands

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Utuhina

While Utuhina isn't home to many top sights, Kuirau Park and Rotorua Central Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Utuhina
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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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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.

Mangakakahi
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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.

Victoria
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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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