Waiotapu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Rotorua which includes forest scenes as well as a small group of people
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland featuring a bridge and a hot spring
Rotorua which includes a park as well as an individual child
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland featuring a hot spring and mist or fog
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

We’re putting the challenge out there: visit Wai-O-Tapu and see how quickly your photos of this Thermal Wonderland become your desktop wallpaper.

New Zealand’s volcanic activity flaunts its finest form at Wai-O-Tapu. Get your camera ready because this place is picture perfect. Follow the well-marked trails through the otherworldly landscape passing New Zealand’s largest mud pool and the bubbly character called the Champagne Pool. An experience to savour, allow for around three hours to take in all there is to see. Buy a ticket to the area online or on the day. Your pass includes access to see Lady Knox Geyser in all her glory.

Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$157 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
AU$157
15 Dec - 16 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,056 reviews)
The room was clean and quiet. The first room was not clean and very hot. It had some sort of open slats in the entryway that were strange. I am glad I got a different room. Very comfortable

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

Rydges Rotorua
Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
1270 Hinemaru Street Rotorua
The price is AU$235 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$235
8 Dec - 9 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Very friendly staff

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

Millennium 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$223 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
AU$223
7 Dec - 8 Dec
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Cool quirky rooms. Very freindly staff

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

Prince's Gate Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama

Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama

4 out of 5
1420 Hamurana Road Mourea
Stay at this aparthotel in Mourea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Okere ...
9/10 Wonderful! (573 reviews)
Best so far in our trip. Clean and comfy

Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025

Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama
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! (1,057 reviews)
Numerous facilities for food preparation, laundry etc. in the room, which were very useful.

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

Quest Rotorua Central
Ripple Rotorua

Ripple Rotorua

3.5 out of 5
4 Barnard Road Rotorua
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Skyline Rotorua and Rainbow ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (486 reviews)
Great stay! The staff was very friendly and helpful!!!! Very convenient location.

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

Ripple Rotorua
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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