Owhata 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.
Eat Street
During your trip to Rotorua, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eat Street.
Mitai Maori Village
For a great insight into Māori customs and way of life, sign up for this magical, entertaining and educational cultural experience.
Tamaki Maori Village
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.
Things to do
Rafting Rotorua: Kaituna River White Water Experience
Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise
National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour
Top hotels in Owhata
Rydges Rotorua
The hotel was great, nice heated pool and hot tubs, close to everything.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Check in was fast, staff were friendly and helpful, room was and all areas were clean and comfortable. Was walking distance to town. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Pullman Rotorua
Nice property and friendly Staff. Unfortunately no pool and no reasonable breakfast. Breakfast room is overcrowded at all times, QR codes for ordering not working.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Sudima Lake Rotorua
Sulfur smell not pleasing would not go there again
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Awesome stay and friendly helpful staff
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
Great place to stay. The room was nice, clean and private. We had a unit with a private bathroom. The staff were very friendly. The place was excellent. A few more hooks for cloths and places to put luggage would have been useful. But overall great stay
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Owhata
Holdens Bay
While visiting Holdens Bay, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Rotorua and Te Amorangi Museum.
Lynmore
When in Lynmore, you can plan a visit to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian Spa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Government Gardens.
Lake Okareka
Travellers like the parks in Lake Okareka, and Lake Tikitapu is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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 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.
