Lake Okareka

Rotorua

A lake surrounded by lush greenery and houses.
A wooden pier extending into a lake with a backdrop of green hills and a clear blue sky.
A lake with two boats, one docked and one anchored, surrounded by dense forest.
A yellow boat with passengers on a lake surrounded by greenery.
A lake with a small dock, a shed, and a house on a hill.

Things to do

Rotorua: Jade Experience in a Local Māori Carving Studio

Rotorua: Jade Experience in a Local Māori Carving Studio

$26
per adult
Rotorua: Jade Experience in a Local Māori Carving Studio
Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise

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

$84
per adult
Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise
Te Po Indigenous Evening Experience

Te Po Indigenous Evening Experience

$116
per adult
Te Po Indigenous Evening Experience
Hell's Gate Geothermal Walk

Hell's Gate Geothermal Walk

$26
per adult
Hell's Gate Geothermal Walk
Agrodome Farm Experience including Farm Show and Farm Tour - Rotorua

Agrodome Farm Experience including Farm Show and Farm Tour - Rotorua

$39
per adult
Agrodome Farm Experience including Farm Show and Farm Tour - Rotorua
Marama: Geyser Light Trail

Marama: Geyser Light Trail

$27
per adult
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Marama: Geyser Light Trail
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Rotorua Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park

Rotorua Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park

3 out of 5
723 Tarawera Rd Rotorua Bay of Plenty
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Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
1270 Hinemaru Street Rotorua
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Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa Rotorua Bay of Plenty
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Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel

5 out of 5
1057 Arawa Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty
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JetPark Hotel Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
237 Fenton Street Rotorua
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Newina Rotorua

Newina Rotorua

4 out of 5
3 Bidois Road Rotorua Rotorua
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Where to stay in Lake Okareka

Find the best Lake Okareka areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Lake Okareka
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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 large, historic building with a central tower and multiple smaller towers, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and benches.
Photo by Phil Ostroff
Open Photo by Phil Ostroff

Inner City

While visiting Inner City, you might make a stop by sights like Tamaki Maori Village and Rotorua Central Mall.

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

Owhata

While Owhata isn't home to many top sights, Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian Spa are some notable places to visit nearby.

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

Glenholme

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

A grassy hill with transparent spheres, wooden fences, and a clear sky.

Ngongotaha

Ngongotaha is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Rotorua and Agrodome.

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