Pomare Travel Guide
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.
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 family-friendly area.
Things to do
Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū
Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton
Top hotels in Pomare
Rydges Rotorua
Room needs updating and pool area
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Clean room
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Pullman Rotorua
No pool available on property. Very clean rooms and nice hotel staff. Great breakfast.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Sudima Lake Rotorua
Great room, great location, nice staff. Breakfast was a bit bland and the artwork in the diningroom is terrible.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Marsden Stay Rotorua
Great place to stay
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Staff were friendly. Bar choice was good. Breakfast was stale and fruit was still frozen. Bathroom tap kept falling off but nobody came to fix it. Carpets needed a good clean. The hotel really needs an overhaul and some TLC. Very disappointing.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pomare
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.
Utuhina
While Utuhina isn't home to many top sights, Kuirau Park and Rotorua Central Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
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
You'll love the luxurious spas in Fenton Street, and you might want to stick around to check out Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre, a top place to visit.
