Victoria 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.

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

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.
Top hotels in Victoria

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

BK's Rotorua Motor Lodge
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Six on Union
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2025

Accolade Motel
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Aurora City Suites Motel
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Rotorua Motel
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Victoria

Inner City
If you're spending some time in Inner City, Rotorua Night Market and Tamaki Maori Village are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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.

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.

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 Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.
- Polynesian Spa
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
- Mitai Maori Village
- Lake Tarawera
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
- Rotorua Central Mall
- Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
- Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
- Rotorua Hospital
- Kuirau Park
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Lake Tikitapu
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
- Agrodome
- Government Gardens