Victoria Travel Guide

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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

Waiotapu: Thermal Park and Lady Knox Geyser Entry Ticket

Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket

AU$39
per adult
96% 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
Taupo: Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave Entry Ticket

Taupo: Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave Entry Ticket

AU$43
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Taupo: Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave Entry Ticket
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Our pick of the best Victoria Hotel Deals

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

4 out of 5
237 Fenton Street, Corner Victoria Street, Rotorua
The price is AU$151 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
AU$151
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Great location and good service"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
Rotorua Motel

Rotorua Motel

3.5 out of 5
19 Malfroy Road, Rotorua
The price is AU$137 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
AU$137
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (610 reviews)
"I love the spa."

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025

Rotorua Motel
Six on Union

Six on Union

3.5 out of 5
6 Union Street, Rotorua
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$105 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
AU$105
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (276 reviews)
"Accomodation was clean and tidy and handy to amenities"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Six on Union
BK's Rotorua Motor Lodge

BK's Rotorua Motor Lodge

3 out of 5
16 Victoria Street, Rotorua
The price is AU$130 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
AU$130
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (609 reviews)
"The room was suitable for 2 people and the price was good. A few things though that we were not impressed with included: 2 bath towels only, 4 would be better Only 1 face cloth,1 shampoo,1 small bath gel. Also, a couple of extra knives,, forks, spoons, cups and plates would be better so we were not ..."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

BK's Rotorua Motor Lodge
Aurora City Suites Motel

Aurora City Suites Motel

2.5 out of 5
107 Malfroy Road, Victoria, Rotorua
The price is AU$115 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$115
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (46 reviews)
"very good"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Aurora City Suites Motel
Fernleaf Motel

Fernleaf Motel

3 out of 5
23 Toko Street, Rotorua
The price is AU$96 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
AU$96
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (176 reviews)
"Checked in late after 8pm however the gentleman whom checked me in was very polite. Having to go to another address to check in was the only issue. Perhaps I should have asked to have the directions written down instead. Accommodation was very clean and quiet. Thank you very much. S Raerino"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Fernleaf Motel
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Other neighbourhoods around Victoria

Rotorua Museum of Art and History which includes interior views as well as an individual child

Inner City

If you're spending some time in Inner City, Rotorua Night Market and Tamaki Maori Village are top sights worth seeing.

Inner City
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Fenton Street

4/5(825 area reviews)

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 Street
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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
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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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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.

Fenton Park

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