Inner City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Aerial view of Rotorua, New Zealand
Aerial view of Rotorua, New Zealand
Sunrise in Rotorua
The Rotorua Museum of Art and History grounds in Rotorua, New Zealand. A little bit of Victorian England in New Zealand, the grounds contain lovely gardens and lawn bowl...lawns. Open and clean, it draws a nice mix of locals and tourists. The museum contains a great collection of fine arts and artifacts from the Maori culture.
The Polynesian Spa in Rotorua is a great place to warm up on a rainy day. Go in the morning and you'll have the place to yourself.

Popular places to visit

Rotorua which includes night scenes and markets

Eat Street

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

Eat Street
This show was awesome! After the initiation you are welcomed into the village and go threw different stations learning about the culture and then you get a performance show and dinner. Definitely recommend and reservations book way out, so book early! And tip: ask for Mark to be your driver... Seriously I can't remember the last time I laughed so hard

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 Central Mall

You can do some window-shopping at Rotorua Central Mall during your stay in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Rotorua Central Mall

Rotorua Night Market

You can do some window-shopping at Rotorua Night Market during your visit to Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Rotorua Night Market

Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre

Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre is just one of the places to see in Rotorua, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre

Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance

Enjoy an outing to Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance during your stay in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance

Activities

Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas

Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas

AU$76
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas
Rotorua: 6 ziplines, swing-bridges & wildlife encounters

Rotorua: 6 Ziplines, Swing-Bridges & Wildlife Encounters

AU$168
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: 6 Ziplines, Swing-Bridges & Wildlife Encounters
Kaituna River: Whitewater Rafting Experience

Rafting Rotorua: Kaituna River White Water Experience

AU$117
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Rafting Rotorua: Kaituna River White Water Experience
The Hell's Gate Experience

The Hell's Gate Experience

AU$97
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
The Hell's Gate Experience
Tuku Iho Trail

Tuku Iho Trail

AU$127
per adult
Tuku Iho Trail
Rotorua: Velocity Valley - Pick One Pass

Rotorua: Velocity Valley - One Ride Pass

AU$55
per adult
Rotorua: Velocity Valley - One Ride Pass
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Our pick of the best Inner City Hotel Deals

Pullman Rotorua

Pullman Rotorua

5 out of 5
1135 Arawa St Rotorua
The price is AU$255 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$255
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (494 reviews)
Pullman Rotorua is in a great central location in the heart of town. The staff, the few there were, were friendly. The robots all smiled. The check-in offerings to type your personal details into a giant screen, visible to everyone nearby, wasn't a great initial impression. Fortunate that I am tall ...

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Pullman Rotorua
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

4.5 out of 5
9-11 Tutanekai St Rotorua
The price is AU$180 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$180
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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! (1,007 reviews)
Poor room conditions and generally staff forget manners in acknowledging there guests

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
JetPark Hotel Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

4 out of 5
237 Fenton Street Rotorua
The price is AU$161 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$161
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
Everything was fine and smooth

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1057 Arawa Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$232 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$232
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Upgraded to a one bedroom unit - very spacious. Conveniently located right in the CBD.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Prince's Gate Hotel
Haka House Rotorua

Haka House Rotorua

5 out of 5
1278 Haupapa Street Rotorua
The price is AU$70 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
AU$70
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (110 reviews)
Located at good spot. Dorm room is

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Haka House Rotorua
Quest Rotorua Central

Quest Rotorua Central

4 out of 5
1192 Hinemoa Street Rotorua
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,087 reviews)
Pleasant room, friendly staff

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around Inner City

Saint Faiths Anglican Church, Ohinemutu Maori Village, Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand.

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
Driving along Fenton Street on a beautiful sunny day

Fenton Street

4/5(825 area reviews)

You'll love the luxurious spas in Fenton Street, and you might want to stick around to check out Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre, a top place to visit.

Fenton Street
Ohinemutu showing a church or cathedral and a sunset

Ohinemutu

Spas and lake views are notable features of Ohinemutu. You might consider stopping by Lake Rotorua while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Ohinemutu
Kuirau Park walk in Rotorua, the thermal wonderland of New Zealand.

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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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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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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