Fordlands Travel Guide
Rotorua
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world.
Eat Street
During your trip to Rotorua, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eat Street.
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.
Mitai Maori Village
For a great insight into Māori customs and way of life, sign up for this magical, entertaining and educational cultural experience.
Top hotels in Fordlands
Rydges Rotorua
My sons and I had a great stay. The room was so comfortable, clean and quiet. Great place for kids. My sons had a bball tournament so the pool and spas were great for their recovery in between games and at the end of the days. The staff were friendly and welcoming and food was great
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Room was spacious and very comfortable beds. Extremely clean hotel with very courteous staff. Within easy reach of local amenities. Breakfast was average and didn’t offer much hot food varieties .
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Sudima Lake Rotorua
We had a great stay, we had an issue with the room Air conditioning that couldn't be fixed straight away so the gave us a new room (which had a better view). It was clean and tidy, the staff were really helpful and pleasant they were Mel, Nasia (I've probably spelt that wrong) and the guy working ...
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Pullman Rotorua
convenient location with lots of cafes, grocery stores, restaurant near by.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama
A relaxing location just outside of Rotorua. Family friendly with great facilities including board games, sports equipment and bike hire. Pricey during peak season but worth the money.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Newina Rotorua
A cozy little apartment to stay in while in Rotorua. Loved that there was a spa out the back to keep toasty and warm while staying there. It was a bit too cool to use the pool on the day we were there but it looked like it would be very inviting should it have been warmer! Super close to lots of ...
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fordlands
Mangakakahi
Though Mangakakahi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kuirau Park and Eat Street.
Glenholme
Though Glenholme may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rotorua Central Mall and Kuirau Park.
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 Tamaki Maori Village.
Inner City
If you're spending some time in Inner City, Tamaki Maori Village and Rotorua Central Mall are top sights worth seeing.
Koutu
While visiting Koutu, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Rotorua and Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre.
Ohinemutu
Spas and lake views are notable features of Ohinemutu. You might consider stopping by Lake Rotorua while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
