Neighbourhood guide
What's near Whakarewarewa
In Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, we found 7 categories of nearby amenities - schools, supermarkets, healthcare and public transport - each listed with its distance below.
At a glance
- Nearest mapped Schools: Whakarewarewa School (612m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Early Childhood / Kindergartens: Learning Adventures Rotorua Kea (152m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Supermarkets: Woolworths (1.9km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Pharmacies: Te Ngae Pharmacy (2.1km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Doctors / GPs: Health Centre (1.4km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Hospitals: Southern Cross Hospital Rotorua (1.7km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Airports: Rotorua Lakes Water Aerodrome (3.6km from the suburb centre).
Neighbourhood rents
Official MBIERotorua - Holdens Bay/Koutu/Reporoa/Whakarewarewa · Apr 2026 · 27 new tenancies
| Type | 1 bed | All |
|---|---|---|
| House | $500 | $550 |
Official median weekly rent from MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgements. Figures are area medians, not a quote for any specific property.
Amenities near Whakarewarewa
Schools near Whakarewarewa
- Whakarewarewa School 0.6 km
- Rotorua S D A School 1.1 km
- Te Āhuru Mōwai 1.4 km
- Glenholme School 1.6 km
- St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua) 1.7 km
- Otonga Road School 2.1 km
- Rotorua Intermediate 2.2 km
- Rotorua Girls' High School 2.2 km
- Awhina School/ Activity Centre 2.5 km
- Malfroy School 2.7 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Early Childhood / Kindergartens near Whakarewarewa
- Learning Adventures Rotorua Kea 0.2 km
- First Journey Preschool Limited 0.2 km
- Te Kōhanga Reo o Ngā Mōkai-a-Koko 0.3 km
- Te Kōhanga Reo ki Whakarewarewa 0.6 km
- Atawhai Childcare 1.6 km
- Awhi Educare @ Glenholme 1.6 km
- The Treehouse on Ranolf 1.6 km
- Playtopia Educare 1.9 km
- BestStart Hillcrest 1.9 km
- The Ole Schoolhouse 1.9 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Supermarkets near Whakarewarewa
- Woolworths 1.9 km
- PAK'nSAVE 2.2 km
- FreshChoice 2.3 km
- New World 2.4 km
- FreshChoice 4.8 km
- Brown Owl Organics 1.3 km
- Bin Inn 2.1 km
- Rotorua Fresh Veges & Spices 2.4 km
Source: OpenStreetMap open data. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Pharmacies near Whakarewarewa
- Te Ngae Pharmacy 2.1 km
- Unichem 2.3 km
- Ranolf Pharmacy 2.3 km
- Pharmacy West End Ltd 2.4 km
- Chemist Warehouse 2.5 km
Source: public NZ health-facility data and OpenStreetMap. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Doctors / GPs near Whakarewarewa
- Health Centre 1.4 km
- Te Ngae Medical Centre 2.1 km
- Ranolf Medical Centre 2.4 km
- West End Medical 2.5 km
- Kuirau Surgical Centre 2.7 km
Source: public NZ health-facility data and OpenStreetMap. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Hospitals near Whakarewarewa
- Southern Cross Hospital Rotorua 1.7 km
Source: public NZ health-facility data and OpenStreetMap. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
Airports near Whakarewarewa
- Rotorua Lakes Water Aerodrome 3.6 km
Source: OpenStreetMap open data. Amenity dataset last synced 4 Apr 2026.
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Frequently asked questions about Whakarewarewa
What amenities are near Whakarewarewa?
Whakarewarewa has 7 categories of nearby amenities mapped, including schools, supermarkets, doctors, hospitals and public transport, each listed with its distance from the suburb centre.
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