Visit Western Heights
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
National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour
Rotorua: Waimangu Volcanic Valley Ticket & Self-Guided Walk
Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket
Rotorua: Authentic Kiwi Farm Experience at the Agrodome
The Hell's Gate Experience
Top hotels in Western Heights
3 Bedroom House at 9 Steeles Lane
2 Double 1 Sofa bed chalet unit B
Rydges Rotorua
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
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
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
Prince's Gate Hotel
Good
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Arawa Park Hotel
Staff were friendly and we enjoyed our stay wish we booked more nights!
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Western Heights
Fairy Springs
While visiting Fairy Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Skyline Rotorua and Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park.
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.
Kawaha Point
River views, spas and restaurants highlight some of the notable features of Kawaha Point. Make a stop by Lake Rotorua while you're exploring.
Koutu
While visiting Koutu, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Rotorua and Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre.
Utuhina
While Utuhina isn't home to many top sights, Kuirau Park and Rotorua Central Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
Ohinemutu
Spas and lake views are notable features of Ohinemutu. You might consider stopping by Lake Rotorua while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
