Hillcrest
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.
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
Geothermal and Freshwater Combo Family Pools in New Zealand
Rotorua: Waimangu Volcanic Valley Ticket & Self-Guided Walk
Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras
Agrodome Farm Experience including Farm Show and Farm Tour - Rotorua
Top hotels in Hillcrest
Rydges Rotorua
One simple word ‘Excerptiional’
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Everything was beautiful
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Pullman Rotorua
The place was clean and tidy, and well looked after.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Arawa Park Hotel
Great staff, spacious room, clean, fabulous breakfast.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Front desk staff were lovely
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
AWA Hotel
Room was very clean, spacious and tidy
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Hillcrest
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, Kuirau Park and Rotorua Central Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
Fenton Street
Spas and lake views are some things travellers note about Fenton Street. Check out Rotorua Central Mall or Polynesian Spa while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.
Inner City
If you're spending some time in Inner City, Rotorua Night Market and Tamaki Maori Village are top sights worth seeing.
