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 relaxing area.
Things to do
Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure
Agrodome Farm Experience including Farm Show and Farm Tour - Rotorua
Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras
Rotorua Cultural Small Group Afternoon Tour
Top hotels in Owhata
Rydges Rotorua
Clean and big room. Nice ‘warm’ pool. Laundry facilities was a plus after travelling. Very easy to get uber into downtown.
Reviewed on 9 Dec, 2025
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Staff were great, very helpful. Room was nice and modern.
Reviewed on 7 Dec, 2025
Pullman Rotorua
The place was clean and tidy, and well looked after.
Reviewed on 30 Nov, 2025
Arawa Park Hotel
Lovley check in staff, when she heard it was my birthday the next day there was a knock on the door withing an hour and the waiter brought me up some cup cakes and a hand written birthday card saying happy birthday and hoped i would enjoy my stay, very heart warming. I booked a suite as a treat to ...
Reviewed on 8 Dec, 2025
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Amazing hotel location and pool/geothermal spas
Reviewed on 9 Dec, 2025
AWA Hotel
Great clean facilities it is bigger than it looks by pictures. We really enjoyed the cook breakfast in the morning with eggs, sausages hot food was a great addition to start our day & tasted delicious thank you.
Reviewed on 8 Dec, 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 Tikitapu 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 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, Rotorua Night Market and Tamaki Maori Village are top sights worth seeing.
