Ngapuna 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.
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.
Mitai Maori Village
For a great insight into Māori customs and way of life, sign up for this magical, entertaining and educational cultural experience.
Things to do
Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū
Rafting Rotorua: Kaituna River White Water Experience
Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise
Top hotels in Ngapuna
Rydges Rotorua
Room needs updating and pool area
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Clean room
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Pullman Rotorua
No pool available on property. Very clean rooms and nice hotel staff. Great breakfast.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Sudima Lake Rotorua
Great room, great location, nice staff. Breakfast was a bit bland and the artwork in the diningroom is terrible.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Marsden Stay Rotorua
Value for money but no luxury. Dated but ok
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Hotel has great location but needs some updating and repair. Carpets are old and dirty looking. Furniture in rooms are old and basic. Toilet did not work well. Bedroom walks not well insulated. The elevators were small and slow. Only 2 of 3 elevators were working. It often took 10 minutes to get ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ngapuna
Lynmore
When in Lynmore, you can plan a visit to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian Spa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Fenton Street
You'll love the luxurious spas in Fenton Street, and you might want to stick around to check out Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre, a top place to visit.
Fenton Park
Though Fenton Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.
Inner City
If you're spending some time in Inner City, Rotorua Night Market and Tamaki Maori Village are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
