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 family-friendly area.

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.

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.
Top hotels in Owhata

Rydges Rotorua
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Marsden Stay Rotorua
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Arawa Park Hotel
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Prince's Gate Hotel
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Owhata

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

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

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.

Fenton Street
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.

Inner City
If you're spending some time in Inner City, Rotorua Night Market and Tamaki Maori Village are top sights worth seeing.
- Skyline Rotorua
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
- Lake Rotoiti
- Lake Rotorua
- Mitai Maori Village
- Eat Street
- Rotorua Central Mall
- Lake Tarawera
- Rotorua Night Market
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Rotorua Hospital
- Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
- Rotorua Energy Events Centre
- Lake Tikitapu
- Government Gardens
- Rotorua International Stadium
- Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance
- Hamurana Springs
- Lake Okareka
- Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools