Ngongotaha Travel Guide

Rotorua

A grassy area with two large transparent balls, a person walking, and a red building in the background.
A man herding sheep in a fenced field with a dog, surrounded by trees and a wooden structure.
A transparent ball with a person inside, parked on a grassy hill with a fence in the background.
A cow in a barn with a milking machine.
A blue tractor pulling a covered trailer with passengers.

Stay near popular Ngongotaha attractions

Agrodome

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Breathe in the fresh country air and interact with an array of adorable animals at this working farm.
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Things to do

Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise

Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise

Rp1.544.360
per adult
Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise
Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour

Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour

Rp1.313.232
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour
1-Day Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Options

Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras

Rp4.822.186
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras
Waiotapu: Thermal Park and Lady Knox Geyser Entry Ticket

Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket

Rp514.787
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing

Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing

Rp892.472
per adult
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing
The Hell's Gate Experience

The Hell's Gate Experience

Rp1.208.173
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
The Hell's Gate Experience
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Where to stay in Ngongotaha

Find the best Ngongotaha areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal town with a lake, surrounded by hills and dense greenery.

Inner City

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

A geothermal area with a hot spring, steam rising from the ground, and a forested hillside in the background.
Photo by Umi Mostafa
Open Photo by Umi Mostafa

Whakarewarewa

The panoramic lake views and luxurious spas are just a few highlights of Whakarewarewa. Make a stop by Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village or Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute while you're exploring the area.

A wooden pier extending into a lake with a backdrop of green hills and a clear blue sky.

Lake Okareka

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

A field of white daisies with yellow centers.
Photo by Jan Hammond
Open Photo by Jan Hammond

Owhata

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

A geothermal area with steam rising from the ground, surrounded by trees and a body of water.

Glenholme

Though Glenholme may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market.

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