Rotorua
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Owhata
If you're spending some time in Owhata, Lake Rotorua and Haiku Pathway 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 Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve while you're exploring the area.
Lake Okareka
Travelers like the parks in Lake Okareka, and Lake Tikitapu is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Inner City
While visiting Inner City, you might make a stop by sights like Rotorua Night Market and Tamaki Maori Village.
Ngongotaha
Ngongotaha is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Rotorua and Agrodome.
Glenholme
Though Glenholme might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market.
Rydges Rotorua
One simple word ‘Excerptiional’
Reviewed on 11 December 2025
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Everything was beautiful
Reviewed on 13 December 2025
Pullman Rotorua
The place was clean and tidy, and well looked after.
Reviewed on 30 November 2025
Quest Rotorua Central
Excellent room / hotel - quiet, nice view, safe, nicely decorated; excellent and helpful staff; nice furnishings and sheets/towels. Great kitchenette and washer/drier. Centrally located.
Reviewed on 13 December 2025
Ripple Rotorua
Good communication from the team. Office was closed when I arrived but they had the welcome pack ready with all the information ahead of time. The property itself is a bit old but everything inside works. One big dead bug in the bathroom but the rest of the room was clean.
Reviewed on 10 December 2025
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
Room was spacious and had everything we needed. Bed comfortable, toiletries plenty. Laundry room for those travelling to catch up with fresh clothes.
Reviewed on 17 November 2025
Popular places to visit
Skyline Rotorua
Take the family on an outing to Skyline Rotorua during your trip to Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Polynesian Spa
Learn about the local history of Rotorua with a stop at Polynesian Spa. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Explore the great outdoors at Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest, a lovely green space in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.
Eat Street
During your trip to Rotorua, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Eat Street.
Mitai Maori Village
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Mitai Maori Village in Rotorua. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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 relaxing area.
Other places like Rotorua
- Skyline Rotorua
- Polynesian Spa
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
- Eat Street
- Mitai Maori Village
- Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
- Rotorua Central Mall
- Tamaki Maori Village
- Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
- Rotorua Night Market
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
- Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa
- Kuirau Park
- Government Gardens
- Agrodome
- Rotorua Hospital
- Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Rotorua Energy Events Centre
- Rotorua International Stadium
- Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools
- Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance
- Blue Baths
- Ogo
- Sulphur Point
- Mount Ngongotaha
- Rotorua Golf Club
- Tama-te-Kapua Meeting House
- Springfield Golf Club
- Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre
- St. Faith's Anglican Church
- Rotorua Arts Village
