What's Whakarewarewa Like?
When you stay in Whakarewarewa, you can easily get to the hot springs or check out its spas. Travelers like this relaxing neighborhood 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
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
- Lake Tikitapu
- Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre
Things to Do in Whakarewarewa
- Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
- Rotorua Golf Club
When Is the Best Time to Visit Rotorua?
- Hottest months: January, February, December, March (average 62°F)
- Coldest months: July, August, September, June (average 47°F)
- Rainiest months: September, June, May, July (average 6 inches of rainfall)