Tihiotonga
Rotorua
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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.

Eat Street
During your trip to Rotorua, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eat Street.

Mitai Maori Village
For a great insight into Māori customs and way of life, sign up for this magical, entertaining and educational cultural experience.

Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
You can find out about the history of Rotorua with a trip to Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Things to do

Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua

Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure

Agrodome Farm Experience including Farm Show and Farm Tour - Rotorua

Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras

Rotorua Cultural Small Group Afternoon Tour
Top hotels in Tihiotonga

Rydges Rotorua
Clean and big room. Nice ‘warm’ pool. Laundry facilities was a plus after travelling. Very easy to get uber into downtown.
Reviewed on 9 Dec, 2025

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Staff were great, very helpful. Room was nice and modern.
Reviewed on 7 Dec, 2025

Pullman Rotorua
The place was clean and tidy, and well looked after.
Reviewed on 30 Nov, 2025

Arawa Park Hotel
Lovley check in staff, when she heard it was my birthday the next day there was a knock on the door withing an hour and the waiter brought me up some cup cakes and a hand written birthday card saying happy birthday and hoped i would enjoy my stay, very heart warming. I booked a suite as a treat to ...
Reviewed on 8 Dec, 2025

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Amazing hotel location and pool/geothermal spas
Reviewed on 9 Dec, 2025

AWA Hotel
Great clean facilities it is bigger than it looks by pictures. We really enjoyed the cook breakfast in the morning with eggs, sausages hot food was a great addition to start our day & tasted delicious thank you.
Reviewed on 8 Dec, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Tihiotonga

Springfield
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Springfield and surrounding area, you can visit Rotorua International Stadium and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.

Hillcrest
While Hillcrest may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Rotorua International Stadium and Rotorua Central Mall.

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.

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.

Utuhina
While Utuhina isn't home to many top sights, Rotorua Central Mall and Kuirau Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

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 Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve.

