Owhata Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Skyline Rotorua
Take in the splendid scenery during a gondola ride and jump in a luge cart to navigate your way down the exciting mountain track.
Polynesian Spa
Set among the serene Government Gardens on the shores of Lake Rotorua, these hot pools are an idyllic place to relax and unwind.
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world.
Eat Street
During your trip to Rotorua, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eat Street.
Mitai Maori Village
For a great insight into Māori customs and way of life, sign up for this magical, entertaining and educational cultural experience.
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 family-friendly area.
Activities
Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs
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Rydges Rotorua
Great views of the garden and mountains.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Sudima Lake Rotorua
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
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
We had a wonderful stay at Hotel Millennium Rotorua as we celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary. The hotel surprised us with a thoughtful welcome gesture of wine and chocolates, and even allocated us a room with a fantastic lake view. Truly appreciated the effort to make our stay special. The location ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Pullman Rotorua
Good location, nice rooms, great service.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Newina Rotorua
Looks like a motel from the outside, but the rooms are spacious, clean, bright & airy, and well-equipped. Very nice!
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Great room, really nice pools and lovely staff.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
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.
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.
Lake Okareka
Travellers like the parks in Lake Okareka, and Lake Tikitapu is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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 Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve.
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, Tamaki Maori Village and Rotorua Central Mall are top sights worth seeing.
