Lake Okareka
Rotorua
Visit Lake Okareka
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.
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.
Eat Street
During your trip to Rotorua, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Eat Street.
Tamaki Maori Village
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Tamaki Maori Village during your trip to Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Things to do
Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise
Rotorua: Jade Carving Experience at a Local Studio
Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Pavilion Hot Pool Bathing (12+ yrs)
Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū
Other neighborhoods around Lake Okareka
Owhata
If you're spending some time in Owhata, Lake Rotorua and Haiku Pathway are top sights worth seeing.
Lynmore
While Lynmore might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian Spa.
Holdens Bay
While visiting Holdens Bay, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Rotorua and Te Amorangi Museum.
Ngapuna
While Ngapuna isn't home to many top sights, Polynesian Spa and Tamaki Maori Village are some notable places to visit nearby.
Fenton Park
While Fenton Park might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do 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
- Skyline Rotorua
- Polynesian Spa
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
- Lake Rotoiti
- Lake Rotorua
- Lake Tarawera
- Mitai Maori Village
- Eat Street
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
- Rotorua Central Mall
- Tamaki Maori Village
- Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
- Rotorua Night Market
- Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
- Kuirau Park
- Lake Tikitapu
- Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa
- Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
- Waimangu Volcanic Valley
- Rotorua Hospital
- Agrodome
- Hamurana Springs
- Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools
- Lake Okareka
- Rotorua Energy Events Centre
- Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Government Gardens
- Rotorua International Stadium
- Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance
- Off Road NZ