Lake Okareka Travel Guide
Rotorua
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Popular places to visit
Skyline Rotorua
Take the family on an outing to Skyline Rotorua during your trip to Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Polynesian Spa
Learn about the local history of Rotorua with a stop at Polynesian Spa. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Explore the great outdoors at Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest, a lovely green space in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Eat Street
During your trip to Rotorua, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eat Street.
Mitai Maori Village
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Mitai Maori Village in Rotorua. Amble around this romantic area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
You can find out about the history of Rotorua with a trip to Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Top hotels in Lake Okareka
Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park
Very clean
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025
Rydges Rotorua
Clean room, robes and slippers provided. Instant coffee and also
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Clean room, and nice pool area. But no coffee in the room, and no hair conditioner in the shower. These might seem like small things to some, but they’re important to me. And I expect both at any hotel that is considered four stars are above.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Prince's Gate Hotel
Great staff!! Room was huge and comfy! Everyone was helpful and super friendly! We loved our stay!
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Pullman Rotorua
Good room with great view. Smart hotel entrance. E-bikes available to hire directly from the hotel. Well located for foodies and for access to the Polynesian Spa.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Arawa Park Hotel
Convenient, close to everything and comfy and safe
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lake Okareka
Owhata
If you're spending some time in Owhata, Lake Rotorua and Haiku Pathway are top sights worth seeing.
Lynmore
When in Lynmore, you can plan a visit to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian Spa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Holdens Bay
While visiting Holdens Bay, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Rotorua and Te Amorangi Museum.
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.
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.
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.
Lake Okareka Travel Guide
- Places of interest
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- Skyline Rotorua
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
- Lake Rotoiti
- Lake Rotorua
- Lake Tarawera
- Mitai Maori Village
- Eat Street
- Rotorua Central Mall
- Rotorua Night Market
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
- Lake Tikitapu
- Government Gardens
- Rotorua Hospital
- Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools
- Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Hamurana Springs
- Lake Okareka
- Rotorua Energy Events Centre
- Rotorua International Stadium
- Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance
