What's Whakarewarewa like?
When you stay in Whakarewarewa, you can easily get to the hot springs or visit its spas. Travellers like this relaxing neighbourhood for its fantastic lake views. While you're here, you can spend a relaxing day at Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve. There's plenty more to see, including Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.
How to get to Whakarewarewa
Flying to:
- Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional), 5 mi (8 km) from Whakarewarewa
Things to see and do in and around Whakarewarewa
What to see in Whakarewarewa
- Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
- Lake Tikitapu
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
- Whakarewarewa Hot Springs
Things to do in Whakarewarewa
- Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
- Rotorua Golf Club
Other popular Whakarewarewa attractions
- Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre
- Lake Rotokakahi
When is the best time to visit Rotorua?
- Hottest months: January, February, December, March (average 17°C)
- Coldest months: July, August, September, June (average 9°C)
- Rainiest months: September, June, May, July (average 159 mm of rainfall)