Fordlands 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.
Eat Street
During your trip to Rotorua, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eat Street.
Things to do
Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner
Te Puia Geothermal Park & Polynesian Spa Day Tour from Auckland
Kaituna River: Whitewater Rafting Experience
Waiotapu: Thermal Park and Lady Knox Geyser Entry Ticket
Rotorua: Nocturnal Glow-Worm Adventure Tour with a Guide
Top hotels in Fordlands
Rydges Rotorua
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025
Arawa Park Hotel
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025
Marsden Stay Rotorua
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025
Sudima Lake Rotorua
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Fordlands
Utuhina
While Utuhina isn't home to many top sights, Kuirau Park and Rotorua Central Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Koutu
While visiting Koutu, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Rotorua and Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre.