Matipo Heights Travel Guide

Rotorua

Things to do

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

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

Rp1.544.360
per adult
Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise
Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour

Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour

Rp1.313.232
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour
1-Day Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Options

Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras

Rp4.822.186
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras
Waiotapu: Thermal Park and Lady Knox Geyser Entry Ticket

Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket

Rp514.787
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket
Te Ra Guided Experience

Te Ra Guided Experience

Rp1.103.115
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Te Ra Guided Experience
The Hell's Gate Experience

The Hell's Gate Experience

Rp1.208.173
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
The Hell's Gate Experience
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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
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,182 reviews)
"All good"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

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Rydges Rotorua
Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
1270 Hinemaru Street Rotorua
Stay at this 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 in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,011 reviews)
"Very friendly environment"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

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Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel

5 out of 5
1057 Arawa Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty
Stay at this 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 reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Great hotel and wonderfully warm in winter with thermal central heating. Room was quaint and comfortable. Bed was a little hard for me."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

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Prince's Gate Hotel
JetPark Hotel Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
237 Fenton Street Rotorua
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Basic but always clean and safe and my destination to stay here when I’m in Rotorua only build would be would be great if they upgraded the televisions to be able to get Netflix on"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

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JetPark Hotel Rotorua
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

4.5 out of 5
9-11 Tutanekai St Rotorua
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy 6 hot tubs, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Great location and friendly staff"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

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Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Pullman Rotorua

Pullman Rotorua

5 out of 5
1135 Arawa St Rotorua
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
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Where to stay in Matipo Heights

Find the best Matipo Heights areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal town with a lake, surrounded by hills and dense greenery.

Inner City

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

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 wooden pier extending into a lake with a backdrop of green hills and a clear blue sky.

Lake Okareka

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

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 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.

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