Matipo Heights Travel Guide

Rotorua

Popular places to visit

Skyline Rotorua

Skyline Rotorua

4.5/5(18 reviews)

Take in the splendid scenery during a gondola ride and jump in a luge cart to navigate your way down the exciting mountain track.

Skyline Rotorua
Polynesian Spa which includes a lake or waterhole

Polynesian Spa

5/5(8 reviews)

Set among the serene Government Gardens on the shores of Lake Rotorua, these hot pools are an idyllic place to relax and unwind.

Polynesian Spa
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest showing forest scenes

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

5/5(21 reviews)

Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world.

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Rotorua which includes indigenous culture, rainforest and a river or creek

Mitai Maori Village

5/5(10 reviews)

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

Mitai Maori Village
Tamaki Maori Village

Tamaki Maori Village

4.5/5(17 reviews)

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.

Tamaki Maori Village
Rotorua featuring markets and night scenes

Eat Street

4.5/5(20 reviews)

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

Eat Street

Things to do

Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū

Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū

Rp2.704.416
per adult
Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū
National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour

National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour

Rp743.038
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour
Surrounded by incredible Glow Worms on Kayak Tour in Rotorua

Glow Worm Kayak Tour

Rp1.825.481
per adult
Glow Worm Kayak Tour
Rotorua: Waimangu Volcanic Valley Entry Ticket

Rotorua: Waimangu Volcanic Valley Ticket & Self-Guided Walk

Rp627.811
per adult
Rotorua: Waimangu Volcanic Valley Ticket & Self-Guided Walk
Waiotapu: Thermal Park and Lady Knox Geyser Entry Ticket

Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket

Rp434.638
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket
Rotorua: Agrodome Farm Tour with Show and Produce Tasting

Rotorua: Authentic Kiwi Farm Experience at the Agrodome

Rp627.811
per adult
Rotorua: Authentic Kiwi Farm Experience at the Agrodome
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Top hotels in Matipo Heights

Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.486.613 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
Rp1.486.613
Rp1.709.624 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,033 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast buffet. Large, spacious facility with clean, comfortable rooms and friendly staff for a reasonable price. It doesn’t get any better."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Rydges Rotorua
Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
1270 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua
The price is Rp1.537.332 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
Rp1.537.332
Rp1.767.941 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,016 reviews)
"Absolutely loved it. However we were not given the room we actually booked. We booked the superier king bed lakefacing. We got a room with 2 queen beds. They could not move us as had no lakefacing superier rooms available. Said Expedia double booked? Not a big deal but disappointing on our special ..."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1057 Arawa Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is Rp1.420.483 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
Rp1.420.483
Rp1.633.555 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Prince's Gate Hotel
Arawa Park Hotel

Arawa Park Hotel

4 out of 5
272 Fenton St, Rotorua
The price is Rp1.271.865 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp1.271.865
Rp1.462.678 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Staff were friendly and we enjoyed our stay wish we booked more nights!"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Arawa Park Hotel
JetPark Hotel Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

4 out of 5
237 Fenton Street, Corner Victoria Street, Rotorua
The price is Rp1.569.220 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
Rp1.569.220
Rp1.804.603 total
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
"Staff were lovely, clean, comfy beds, great coffee at the cafe. Located close to shopping and restaurants."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
ibis Rotorua

ibis Rotorua

3.5 out of 5
Lake End Rangiuru Street, Po Box 348, Rotorua
The price is Rp1.230.599 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
Rp1.230.599
Rp1.415.189 total
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free parking, Wi-Fi (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Good hotel, bu the shower was terrible and ran out of hot water, not good on a cold raining night"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

ibis Rotorua
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Other neighbourhoods around Matipo Heights

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Tihiotonga

Tihiotonga might not have many top sights, but Rotorua International Stadium and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Tihiotonga
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Springfield

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Springfield and surrounding area, you can visit Rotorua International Stadium and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.

Springfield
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Hillcrest

While Hillcrest may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Springfield Golf Club and Rotorua International Stadium.

Hillcrest
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Utuhina

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

Utuhina
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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.

Glenholme
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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.

Victoria

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