Fordlands Travel Guide
Rotorua
Visit Fordlands
Things to do

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

Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket

Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras

Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing
Top hotels in Fordlands

Rydges Rotorua
"We really enjoyed the hotpool and the playroom amenities especially for us, family with kids. Breakfast buffet was good also, fair for the price. The building is still under renovation during our stay so the room where we stay was a bit dusty. All in all we did like our stay for 1 night."
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
"The pool is still under renovation during our stay. The continental breakfast was fairly good. Staff was helpful and approachable."
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
"Bed was really nice room nicely played out and great to have sky"
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Pullman Rotorua
"clean room"
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Sudima Lake Rotorua
"Always a fantastic stay"
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Fordlands

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 Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve while you're exploring the area.

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

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

Owhata
If you're spending some time in Owhata, Lake Rotorua and Haiku Pathway are top sights worth seeing.

Glenholme
Though Glenholme may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rotorua Central Mall and Kuirau Park.













