Inner City Travel Guide

Rotorua

A coastal town with a lake, surrounded by hills and dense greenery.
Silhouettes of people standing by a body of water at sunset.
A large, historic building with a central tower and multiple smaller towers, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and benches.
A person in a natural hot spring surrounded by rocks and vegetation.
A swan swimming in a body of water during sunset with a colorful sky.

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A covered pedestrian area with a prominent 'EAT STREAT' sign, outdoor seating, and various shops.

Eat Street

8.8/10 (964 reviews)
During your trip to Rotorua, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eat Street.
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Things to do

Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise

Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise

Rp1.479.802
per adult
Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise
National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour

National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour

Rp815.703
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour
Waiotapu: Thermal Park and Lady Knox Geyser Entry Ticket

Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket

Rp493.267
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket
Te Po Indigenous Evening Experience

Te Po Indigenous Evening Experience

Rp2.043.536
per adult
Te Po Indigenous Evening Experience
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing

Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing

Rp855.164
per adult
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing
Katoa Jet Boat & Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools

Katoa Jet Boat & Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools

Rp2.003.269
per adult
Katoa Jet Boat & Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools
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Where to stay in Inner City

Find the best Inner City areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A geothermal area with a hot spring, steam rising from the ground, and a forested hillside in the background.
Photo by Umi Mostafa
Open Photo by Umi Mostafa

Whakarewarewa

The panoramic lake views and luxurious spas are just a few highlights of Whakarewarewa. Make a stop by Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village or Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute while you're exploring the area.

A yellow boat with passengers on a lake surrounded by greenery.

Lake Okareka

Travellers like the parks in Lake Okareka, and Lake Tikitapu is a top attraction you might want to visit.

A geothermal area with steam rising from the ground, surrounded by trees and a body of water.

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.

A field of white daisies with yellow centers.
Photo by Jan Hammond
Open Photo by Jan Hammond

Owhata

When in Owhata, you can plan a visit to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian Spa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A grassy hill with transparent spheres, wooden fences, and a clear sky.

Ngongotaha

Ngongotaha is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Rotorua and Agrodome.

Inner City Travel Guide