Inner City Travel Guide
Rotorua





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Eat Street
During your trip to Rotorua, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eat Street.

Tamaki Maori Village
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Tamaki Maori Village in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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.

Mitai Maori Village
For a great insight into Māori customs and way of life, sign up for this magical, entertaining and educational cultural experience.
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Other neighbourhoods around Inner City

Fenton Street
Spas and lake views are some things travellers note about Fenton Street. Check out Rotorua Central Mall or Polynesian Spa while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.

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.

Ohinemutu
Unique features of Ohinemutu include the spas and lake views. Make a stop by Lake Rotorua or St. Faith's Anglican Church while you're exploring the area.

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.

Utuhina
While Utuhina isn't home to many top sights, Kuirau Park and Rotorua Central Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Koutu
While visiting Koutu, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Rotorua and Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre.
- Rotorua Central Mall
- Polynesian Spa
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
- Mitai Maori Village
- Lake Tarawera
- Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
- Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
- Kuirau Park
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Rotorua Hospital
- Agrodome
- Lake Tikitapu
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
- Government Gardens