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.
Things to do
Rafting Rotorua: Kaituna River White Water Experience
Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise
National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour
Top hotels in Fairy Springs
Newina Rotorua
Room is spacious and clean. Gym is small but functional. Staff are friendly.
Reviewed on 14 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
The room is very clean
Reviewed on 4 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
The hotel was great, nice heated pool and hot tubs, close to everything.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Yes
Reviewed on 18 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.
