Owhata Travel Guide

Rotorua

Photo by Jan Hammond
Photo by Jan Hammond

Popular places to visit

Skyline Rotorua

Skyline Rotorua

4.5/5(18 reviews)

Take in the splendid scenery during a gondola ride and jump in a luge cart to navigate your way down the exciting mountain track.

Skyline Rotorua
Polynesian Spa which includes a lake or waterhole

Polynesian Spa

5/5(8 reviews)

Set among the serene Government Gardens on the shores of Lake Rotorua, these hot pools are an idyllic place to relax and unwind.

Polynesian Spa
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest showing forest scenes

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

5/5(21 reviews)

Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world.

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Tamaki Maori Village

Tamaki Maori Village

4.5/5(17 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Tamaki Maori Village in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Tamaki Maori Village
Rotorua featuring markets and night scenes

Eat Street

4.5/5(20 reviews)

During your trip to Rotorua, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eat Street.

Eat Street
Rotorua which includes indigenous culture, rainforest and a river or creek

Mitai Maori Village

5/5(10 reviews)

For a great insight into Māori customs and way of life, sign up for this magical, entertaining and educational cultural experience.

Mitai Maori Village

Things to do

Te Puia Geothermal Valley Rotorua

Te Puia Geothermal Valley - Rotorua

£153
per adult
Te Puia Geothermal Valley - Rotorua
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk

Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk

£78
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk
Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner

Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner

£124
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner
The Hell's Gate Experience

The Hell's Gate Experience

£51
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Hell's Gate Experience
Rotorua: Nocturnal Glow-Worm Adventure Tour with a Guide

Rotorua: Nocturnal Glow-Worm Adventure Tour with a Guide

£53
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Nocturnal Glow-Worm Adventure Tour with a Guide
Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas

Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas

£20
per child
100% of travellers recommend
Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas
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Top hotels in Owhata

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
4 out of 5
237 Fenton Street, Corner Victoria Street, Rotorua
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Lovely, helpful staff. Very comfortable room"

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

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JetPark Hotel Rotorua
Arawa Park Hotel
Arawa Park Hotel
4 out of 5
272 Fenton St, Rotorua
The price is £55 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£55
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Second time staying and as lovely as it is my bath vents didnt work but apart from that Great place"

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

Arawa Park Hotel
Rydges Rotorua
Rydges Rotorua
4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is £66 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
£66
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Smelled SO strong of sulfur constantly but good location and breakfast was awesome. Great service overall and easy parking!"

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

Rydges Rotorua
Prince's Gate Hotel
Prince's Gate Hotel
4.5 out of 5
1057 Arawa Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £61 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
£61
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location & beautiful rooms"

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

Prince's Gate Hotel
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
4.5 out of 5
1270 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua
The price is £84 per night from 25 Jun to 26 Jun
£84
25 Jun - 26 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great stay
"Great two night stay at this hotel. The rooms were comfortable. The hotel is not far from Polynesian Spa which is a must visit for anyone going to Rotorua."

Reviewed on 10 Jun 2025

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Sudima Lake Rotorua
Sudima Lake Rotorua
4 out of 5
1000 Eruera Street, Rotorua
The price is £75 per night from 26 Jun to 27 Jun
£75
26 Jun - 27 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
7.6/10 Good! (995 reviews)
"Nice bedding and great dinner at the restaurant"

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2025

Sudima Lake Rotorua
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Other neighbourhoods around Owhata

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Lynmore

When in Lynmore, you can plan a visit to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian Spa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Lynmore
Lake Okareka showing a lake or waterhole

Lake Okareka

Travellers like the parks in Lake Okareka, and Lake Okareka is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Lake Okareka
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Ngapuna

While Ngapuna may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Polynesian Spa and Tamaki Maori Village.

Ngapuna
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Fenton Park

Though Fenton Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve.

Fenton Park
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Fenton Street

4.5/5(29 area reviews)

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.

Fenton Street
Rotorua Museum of Art and History featuring interior views as well as an individual child

Inner City

If you're spending some time in Inner City, Rotorua Night Market and Tamaki Maori Village are top sights worth seeing.

Inner City

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