Springfield Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Skyline Rotorua

Skyline Rotorua

4.5/5(370 reviews)

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

4.5/5(194 reviews)

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

4.5/5(364 reviews)

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

4.5/5(120 reviews)

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

4.5/5(94 reviews)

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

4.5/5(278 reviews)

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

Eat Street

Activities

Waiotapu: Thermal Park and Lady Knox Geyser Entry Ticket

Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket

AU$40
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+

Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+

AU$44
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+
National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour

National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour

AU$59
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour
Rotorua: Jade Carving Experience at a Local Studio

Rotorua: Jade Carving Experience at a Local Studio

AU$40
per adult
Rotorua: Jade Carving Experience at a Local Studio
Hell's Gate Geothermal Walk

Hell's Gate Geothermal Walk

AU$40
per adult
Hell's Gate Geothermal Walk
Rotorua Monster 4X4 Thrill Ride

Monster 4X4 Thrill Ride at Off Road NZ

AU$58
per adult
Monster 4X4 Thrill Ride at Off Road NZ
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Our pick of the best Springfield Hotel Deals

Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

3 out of 5
463 Old Taupo Road (South End), Rotorua
The price is AU$82 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
AU$82
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star holiday park in Rotorua. Enjoy free parking, WiFi (surcharge), and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (467 reviews)
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Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$130 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
AU$130
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,021 reviews)
"Close to attractions, but not to shopping. No complaints, except dining was a bit overpriced."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Rydges 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$184 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$184
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Great location, clean and convenient, the staff are very friendly and accommodating, however the only issue we had is the pool and spa are being maintained so couldn't be used but they do provide access to Polynesian Spa family pools, and parking is also under maintenance, would be good to be informed ..."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Prince's Gate Hotel
Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
1270 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua
The price is AU$156 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
AU$156
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,008 reviews)
"The hotel is great, but unfortunately picked the wrong time to stay as during the school holidays and there were a lot exited kids running around, up and down the hallways."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 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$117 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$117
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (262 reviews)
"Good location close to shops. Property itself needs upgrading no pool no restaurant little disappointed about that. Room was good just not much options on tv no movie channels."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Marsden Stay Rotorua
Arawa Park Hotel

Arawa Park Hotel

4 out of 5
272 Fenton St, Rotorua
The price is AU$123 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$123
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Good location. Staff was pleasant. Property is a little outdated."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Arawa Park Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Springfield

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Tihiotonga

Tihiotonga might not have many top sights, but Rotorua International Stadium and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Tihiotonga
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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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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
Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve showing a river or creek and a bridge

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.

Whakarewarewa
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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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