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
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
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

Things to do

Warriors paddling the ancient war canoe

Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua

฿3,313
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua
Te Puia Geothermal Valley Rotorua

Te Puia Geothermal Valley - Rotorua

฿6,744
per adult
Te Puia Geothermal Valley - Rotorua
Te Puia Entrance

Te Puia Geothermal Park & Polynesian Spa Day Tour from Auckland

฿9,783
per adult
Te Puia Geothermal Park & Polynesian Spa Day Tour from Auckland
Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner

Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner

฿5,490
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner
Kaituna River: Whitewater Rafting Experience

Kaituna River: Whitewater Rafting Experience

฿1,635
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Kaituna River: Whitewater Rafting Experience
Waiotapu: Thermal Park and Lady Knox Geyser Entry Ticket

Waiotapu: Thermal Park and Lady Knox Geyser Entry Ticket

฿882
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Waiotapu: Thermal Park and Lady Knox Geyser Entry Ticket
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Top hotels in Owhata

Arawa Park Hotel

Arawa Park Hotel

4 out of 5
272 Fenton St, Rotorua
The price is ฿2,089 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿2,089
฿2,403 total
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! (1,012 reviews)
"Brilliant"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Arawa Park Hotel
JetPark Hotel Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

4 out of 5
237 Fenton Street, Corner Victoria Street, Rotorua
The price is ฿3,201 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
฿3,201
฿3,681 total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
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 clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Very welcoming, lovely knowledge staff, large room, clean and tidy, big shower. Easy to find, close to shopping mall and to central to everything."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
Marsden Stay Rotorua

Marsden Stay Rotorua

3 out of 5
273 Fenton St, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is ฿1,706 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
฿1,706
฿1,962 total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua are located ...
7.2/10 Good! (205 reviews)
"Great Location."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Marsden Stay Rotorua
Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is ฿2,502 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿2,502
฿2,877 total
27 Jul - 28 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! (1,014 reviews)
"Overall excellent, bar service very slow, particularly with cocktails."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Rydges Rotorua
Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
1270 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua
The price is ฿3,201 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿3,201
฿3,681 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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)
"I just felt very calm and relaxed during my stay. It was very peaceful. The staff were all friendly and the pool and gym were great. Wish I could of stayed longer. Will definitely be back 😊"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Sudima Lake Rotorua

Sudima Lake Rotorua

4 out of 5
1000 Eruera Street, Rotorua
The price is ฿3,017 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
฿3,017
฿3,470 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
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 Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.

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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