Whakarewarewa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Whakarewarewa
Popular places to visit
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world.
Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
You can find out about the history of Rotorua with a trip to Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.
Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
Discover more about the Maori people and the traditional arts and crafts that are integral to their culture.
Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
Learn about geothermal activity and how the Maori people have been living in these intense surroundings for hundreds of years.
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.
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.
Activities
Rotorua: 6 Ziplines, Swing-Bridges & Wildlife Encounters
Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton
Rafting Rotorua: Kaituna River White Water Experience
Our pick of the best Whakarewarewa Hotel Deals
Rydges Rotorua
Reception could improve customer relations, buffet was over priced. Room was clean and spacious. Hotel was quiet at night. Would be nice for pool to stay open later.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Imperial Hotel Rotorua
Room was very clean and with separate bedroom and separate bed in lounge was perfect for 2 women travelling together. I had to reposition the standard lamp so I could read in bed and perhaps a wall light over the lounge bed would be a good idea. No small mixing bowl in kitchen and had to whisk 3 ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
It was a very nice stay with friendly and helpful Staff!
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Greenview Motel
Room was clean & tidy. Plenty of parking spaces. Take your own toilet paper as that provided is very thin. Take a tea towel as none provided. A 3 person room but crockery & cutlery for just 3 - which was us anyway.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Pohutu Lodge Motel
Property is a bit dated but roomy, clean and tidy. Passing heavy traffic caused the bed to shake.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Sudima Lake Rotorua
Felt that for the price the room was very dated, and an extremely soft bed didn't allow a good sleep. Breakfast was nice.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Whakarewarewa
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 Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve.
Fenton Street
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.
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.
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.
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.
Inner City
If you're spending some time in Inner City, Rotorua Night Market and Tamaki Maori Village are top sights worth seeing.
