Okere Falls Travel Guide

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Okere Falls Scenic Reserve featuring forest scenes, rapids and a river or creek
Okere Falls Scenic Reserve featuring forest scenes, rapids and a river or creek
Okere Falls Scenic Reserve showing rapids and a river or creek
Okere Falls Scenic Reserve which includes a river or creek and forest scenes
Okere Falls Scenic Reserve showing rapids, a river or creek and forest scenes

Only 20 minutes from Rotorua CBD, there’s a little pocket of nature with water to wow at.

A pristine slice of New Zealand’s Kaituna River, Okere Falls is home to beautiful scenic lookouts and family fun. Lace up your walking shoes and hit the Okere Falls track, an easy and well-worn trail with awesome views of the river. Once you get to the falls, lose the shoes for a dip in the shallows, get a kayak out into the rapids or crack open a picnic basket with the kids. There’s much to see and much to love about Okere Falls, a slice of nature that strikes the perfect balance between “untouched” and “still has public toilets.”

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Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$146 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$146
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,132 reviews)
Next door to the Whakarewarewa geothermal walkway/ Moari village, which is very convenient. However, the sulphorous smell can be strong and cause some irritation. Breakfast was good. Room service options were a bit quirky. Great base to explore Rotorua and surrounding areas and activities if you ...

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Rydges Rotorua
Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
1270 Hinemaru Street Rotorua
The price is AU$223 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
AU$223
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,013 reviews)
Norrie in the Club lounge is an absolute treasure. He was extraordinarily hospitable and kind and thoughtful. Every staff member we encountered was great but Norrie really should be commended.

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Sudima Lake Rotorua

Sudima Lake Rotorua

4 out of 5
1000 Eruera Street Rotorua
The price is AU$169 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$169
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Felt that for the price the room was very dated, and an extremely soft bed didn't allow a good sleep. Breakfast was nice.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Sudima Lake Rotorua
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama

Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama

4 out of 5
1420 Hamurana Road Mourea
Stay at this aparthotel in Mourea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Okere ...
9/10 Wonderful! (592 reviews)
All wishes re. our primary wishlist were met: modern aesthetics, home-away-from-home -utilities, utensils & comforts, parking x2, nice outlook and cleanliness. Additionally, our checkin with warmth - vinaka! was a fabulous start to the stay. I will be back!

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama
18th Avenue Thermal Motel

18th Avenue Thermal Motel

3.5 out of 5
50 Eighteenth Avenue Tauranga
Stay at this aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Mount Maunganui and Tenpin Tauranga are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (271 reviews)
Good size Studio Unit with Kitchen facilities. Great for our 4 night stay.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

18th Avenue Thermal Motel
Quest Rotorua Central

Quest Rotorua Central

4 out of 5
1192 Hinemoa Street Rotorua
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,088 reviews)
Centrally located so close to shops and restaurants and park. Spacious 1 bedroom apartment. Very quiet.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Quest Rotorua Central
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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