Title: Rotokawa Travel Guide: Best of Rotokawa, Waikato Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Rotokawa](https://expedia.co.uk/Rotokawa-Hotels.d692485716414234624.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Rotokawa](https://expedia.co.uk/Rotokawa-Holiday-Rentals.d692485716414234624.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Rotokawa Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Rotokawa.d692485716414234624.Car-Hire-Guide)[Rotokawa Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Rotokawa.d692485716414234624.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Rotokawa Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Definitely worth the pull off/stop. Only about a 5min walk from the car park. The water is so beautifully blue! #blue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052675/f271af97-8433-4300-9857-73c3c210a3ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Definitely worth the pull off/stop. Only about a 5min walk from the car park. The water is so beautifully blue! #blue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052675/f271af97-8433-4300-9857-73c3c210a3ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Huka Falls #waterlust](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052675/87f1d9be-836a-4d4f-a72d-4e88099f6662.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Natures power](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052675/6590b53e-fa79-4fba-a062-ce2d9b1b348e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![I went to this place in New Zeland in winter, so it was very cold and very noisy but so beautifull. I was alone there, no tourist. I really enjoyed this moment. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052675/945ae79c-442e-46dc-bc13-903b44cba7b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Rotokawa Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_692485716414234624) - Top hotels in Rotokawa - Top Holiday Rentals in Rotokawa ![Lakefront Lodge Taupo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37810000/37804500/37804403/26385868_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lakefront Lodge Taupo 100 Lake Terrace Taupo £47 15 Mar - 16 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 7.6/10 Good! (1,014 reviews) Although we enjoyed the lake view from our room it was small and without air conditioning. The fan was noisy as well as the music from the restaurant. Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=37804403&PinnedHotelID=37804403&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692485716414234624) ![Wairakei Resort Taupo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1668700/1668649/dbfc4614_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wairakei Resort Taupo 640 Wairakei Road Wairakei £69 2 Mar - 3 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this golf hotel in Wairakei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews) Staff were amazing and very friendly Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=1668649&PinnedHotelID=1668649&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692485716414234624) ![Oasis Beach Motel ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5090000/5082800/5082749/a60ce8f2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oasis Beach Motel 241 Lake Terrace Taupo £50 10 Mar - 11 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach motel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews) The outside pool closes too early. The inside of the room is clean but it is getting tired(old). Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F03%2F2026&endDate=11%2F03%2F2026&selected=5082749&PinnedHotelID=5082749&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692485716414234624) [See all 792 properties in Rotokawa](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026®ionId=692485716414234624) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Ika Nui Taupo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69550000/69546300/69546296/253aafb0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ika Nui Taupo 64 Lake Terrace Taupo Waikato Stay at this aparthotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Taupō ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (376 reviews) Clean spacious well equipped room. Great view over the lake Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Taupo-Hotels-Ika-Nui-Taupo.h69546296.Hotel-Information) ![Quest Taupo Serviced Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10950000/10947300/10947201/8c8995b3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quest Taupo Serviced Apartments 59-61 Kaimanawa Street Taupo Waikato Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Taupō. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (735 reviews) Everything was very goog Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Taupo-Hotels-Quest-Taupo-Serviced-Apartments.h10947201.Hotel-Information) ![Sacred Waters](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1590000/1586800/1586780/36efa77c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sacred Waters 221-225 Lake Terrace Taupo Waikato Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Taupō. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (441 reviews) Everything was spot on. Minor criticism is parking space is too tight. Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Taupo-Hotels-Sacred-Waters.h1586780.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Rotokawa](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=692485716414234624&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Rotokawa hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692485716414234624&startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25)[24 Feb - 25 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692485716414234624&startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692485716414234624&startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26)[25 Feb - 26 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692485716414234624&startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692485716414234624&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026)[27 Feb - 1 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692485716414234624&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692485716414234624&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026)[6 Mar - 8 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692485716414234624&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Huka Falls featuring a bridge and rapids as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108156/1a3a6bd3-337e-44f8-8099-4690880d2728.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Huka Falls Whether viewing from a boat, bridge or the riverbank, this set of waterfalls is a spectacular sight as a huge body of water surges forward and downward. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Huka-Falls-Rotokawa.d6108156.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Huka Falls by Jet Boat](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/741312/6b4aca83-e745-4421-b020-1d483a42a742.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo £67 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hukafalls-jet-boat-ride-in-taupo.a741312.activity-details) ![Picture 1 for Activity Taupō: Lake Taupo Maori Rock Carving 2.5-Hour Sailing Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4680566/f8360bec-ac64-4713-b740-43e852df1191.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Taupō: Sail Barbary Eco Sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings £26 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/taupo-sail-barbary-eco-sailing-to-the-maori-rock-carvings.a4680566.activity-details) ![Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48237295/06953f1d-cdcb-47a2-b102-d4cfa00f78ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Taupo: Maori Rock Carvings Kayaking Tour £60 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/taupo-maori-rock-carvings-kayaking-tour.a48237295.activity-details) ![Shoot through the rapids](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1395558/8fcf2003-0f81-4016-8673-1bc5170f4968.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Waikato River Jet Boat Ride from Taupo £68 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/waikato-river-jet-boat-ride-from-taupo.a1395558.activity-details) ![Taupo: Lake Taupo Western Bays Catamaran Tour with Bush Walk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45975510/33b84a04-04c8-46d6-ada3-f83c384a247a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Taupo: Lake Taupo Western Bays Catamaran Tour with Bush Walk £64 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/taupo-lake-taupo-western-bays-catamaran-tour-with-bush-walk.a45975510.activity-details) ![The plummeting depths of crystal clear waters make it easy to get to the base of the waterfalls.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49789529/1f2dcf3b-babe-4891-a051-c3950c8a839e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Western Bays Sightseeing Tour from Kinloch Lake Taupo £60 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/western-bays-sightseeing-tour-from-kinloch-lake-taupo.a49789529.activity-details) [See all activities in Rotokawa](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Rotokawa.d692485716414234624.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Rotokawa ![Huka Falls featuring a bridge and rapids as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108156/1a3a6bd3-337e-44f8-8099-4690880d2728.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Taupō - Cities near Rotokawa - Places of interest [Taupō](https://expedia.co.uk/Taupo.dx3571) - [Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa ](https://expedia.co.uk/Wairakei-Terraces-Thermal-Health-Spa-Wairakei.d553248621526967410.Attraction) - [Craters of the Moon ](https://expedia.co.uk/Craters-Of-The-Moon-Wairakei.d6108162.Attraction) - [Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave ](https://expedia.co.uk/Orakei-Korako-Geothermal-Park-And-Cave-Ohakuri.d6293939.Attraction) - [Taupō Museum and Art Gallery ](https://expedia.co.uk/Taupo-Museum-And-Art-Gallery-Taupo-Central.d6108148.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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