Ngapuna Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Mitai Maori Village
For a great insight into Māori customs and way of life, sign up for this magical, entertaining and educational cultural experience.
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.
Activities
Te Puia Geothermal Park & Polynesian Spa Day Tour from Auckland
Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras
Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+
4-Day Auckland to Wellington via Rotorua Tour
Our pick of the best Ngapuna Hotel Deals
Rydges Rotorua
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Marsden Stay Rotorua
Arawa Park Hotel
Prince's Gate Hotel
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JetPark Hotel Rotorua
Other neighbourhoods around Ngapuna
Lynmore
When in Lynmore, you can plan a visit to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian Spa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Fenton Street
Spas and lake views are some things travellers note about Fenton Street. Check out Rotorua Central Mall or Polynesian Spa while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.
Fenton Park
Though Fenton Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.
Inner City
If you're spending some time in Inner City, Rotorua Night Market and Tamaki Maori Village are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
- Skyline Rotorua
- Polynesian Spa
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
- Lake Rotoiti
- Lake Rotorua
- Mitai Maori Village
- Tamaki Maori Village
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
- Lake Tarawera
- Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
- Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
- Kuirau Park
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa
- Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
- Lake Tikitapu
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
- Agrodome
- Waimangu Volcanic Valley
- Government Gardens
- Rotorua International Stadium
- Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance
- Hamurana Springs
- Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre