Owhata Travel Guide

Rotorua

Photo by Jan Hammond
Photo by Jan Hammond

Popular places to visit

Skyline Rotorua

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.

Skyline Rotorua
Polynesian Spa which includes a lake or waterhole

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.

Polynesian Spa
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest showing forest scenes

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

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

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

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

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

Eat Street

Things to do

Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū

Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū

Rp2.704.416
per adult
Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū
National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour

National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour

Rp652.788
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour
Rotorua: Waimangu Volcanic Valley Entry Ticket

Rotorua: Waimangu Volcanic Valley Ticket & Self-Guided Walk

Rp636.437
per adult
Rotorua: Waimangu Volcanic Valley Ticket & Self-Guided Walk
Surrounded by incredible Glow Worms on Kayak Tour in Rotorua

Glow Worm Kayak Tour

Rp1.850.562
per adult
Glow Worm Kayak Tour
Rotorua: Agrodome Farm Tour with Show and Produce Tasting

Rotorua: Authentic Kiwi Farm Experience at the Agrodome

Rp577.689
per adult
Rotorua: Authentic Kiwi Farm Experience at the Agrodome
The Hell's Gate Experience

The Hell's Gate Experience

Rp1.126.003
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Hell's Gate Experience
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Top hotels in Owhata

Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.234.451 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
Rp1.234.451
Rp1.419.589 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
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! (1,018 reviews)
"Reception, bar and restaurant are all nice, but lots of other areas of the hotel are fairly tired looking. Rooms are a good size with comfy beds and decent enough standard. Buffet breakfast was good with lots of choice. Pool is good, but quite small for the size of the hotel so was packed when we ..."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Rydges Rotorua
Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1057 Arawa Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is Rp1.580.424 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
Rp1.580.424
Rp1.817.488 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (1,015 reviews)
"Prince's Gate Hotel has been kept beautifully for an old heritage building and has kept its original character. Staff were friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Prince's Gate Hotel
Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
1270 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua
The price is Rp1.491.909 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
Rp1.491.909
Rp1.715.695 total
9 Oct - 10 Oct
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)
"the rooms where clean and tidy, TV worked well"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Marsden Stay Rotorua

Marsden Stay Rotorua

3 out of 5
273 Fenton St, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is Rp1.212.003 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
Rp1.212.003
Rp1.393.803 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (256 reviews)
"Value for money"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Marsden Stay Rotorua
Arawa Park Hotel

Arawa Park Hotel

4 out of 5
272 Fenton St, Rotorua
The price is Rp1.093.422 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
Rp1.093.422
Rp1.257.435 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,013 reviews)
"Arawa has the potential to be a great hotel, compared to most in the area. It is dated, but has the large corridoors, large and grand dinning area, bar, and lobby areas, but lack decor, more art work on display like major large size d hotles have. Its bare basic, bordering on bland, not even music ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Arawa Park Hotel
JetPark Hotel Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

4 out of 5
237 Fenton Street, Corner Victoria Street, Rotorua
The price is Rp1.356.280 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
Rp1.356.280
Rp1.559.722 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice clean Room comfortable bed"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

JetPark Hotel 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 Tikitapu 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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