Fairy Springs Travel Guide
Rotorua
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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.
Mitai Maori Village
For a great insight into Māori customs and way of life, sign up for this magical, entertaining and educational cultural experience.
Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
Learn about New Zealand’s most famous bird as you explore this comprehensive wildlife park, complete with a lake full of trout and walk through aviaries.
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.
Top hotels in Fairy Springs
Newina Rotorua
The room was very nice and big. The pool is heated and very nice. There is a very small gym- one bike, one treadmill, one universal machine. Amenities depend on the time of year. The sauna and cafe were not available during our stay at the end of March. The location is a pretty far walk to the lake ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
AWA Hotel
Got upgraded which was nice but accommodations were a little shabby and not as clean as others in the same price point. Would not stay again.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Ripple Rotorua
Helpful and friendly staff, beautiful setting with a creek right behind the unit. Kitchen was simple and offered appliances we weren't expecting. Laundry facilities on site was a nice bonus. Only down side was the bed, which was quite firm. One of us loved it, the other not. I used the WiFi for a ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hideaway of Rotorua
Nice, clean, comfy spacious studio. Great to have a separate sofa area. Pity about the weather which affected the TV reception and we were unable to use the outside seating area.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Rydges Rotorua
Comfortable room, good location.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Check in was fast, staff were friendly and helpful, room was and all areas were clean and comfortable. Was walking distance to town. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fairy Springs
Kawaha Point
River views, spas and restaurants highlight some of the notable features of Kawaha Point. Make a stop by Lake Rotorua while you're exploring.
Koutu
While visiting Koutu, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Rotorua and Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre.
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.
Ohinemutu
Spas and lake views are notable features of Ohinemutu. You might consider stopping by Lake Rotorua while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Ngongotaha
Ngongotaha is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Rotorua and Agrodome.
Inner City
If you're spending some time in Inner City, Rotorua Night Market and Tamaki Maori Village are top sights worth seeing.
