Lake Okareka
Rotorua
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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 family-friendly area.
Eat Street
During your trip to Rotorua, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Eat Street.
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.
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.
Lake Okareka Hotel Deals
Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park
Clean and comfy, friendly and attentive staff, great relaxing vibes
Reviewed on 1 December 2025
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 December 2025
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Staff were great, very helpful. Room was nice and modern.
Reviewed on 7 December 2025
Prince's Gate Hotel
Hotel is very nice, very clean and comfortable plus the location is perfect!
Reviewed on 7 December 2025
Pullman Rotorua
The place was clean and tidy, and well looked after.
Reviewed on 30 November 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 December 2025
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.
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 Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve.
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 Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve while you're exploring the area.
Fenton Street
Some popular features of Fenton Street include its spas and lake views. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Rotorua Central Mall or Polynesian Spa are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Lake Okareka
- Places of interest
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- Skyline Rotorua
- Polynesian Spa
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
- Lake Rotoiti
- Lake Rotorua
- Lake Tarawera
- Eat Street
- Mitai Maori Village
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
- Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
- Rotorua Central Mall
- Tamaki Maori Village
- Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
- Rotorua Night Market
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
- Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa
- Kuirau Park
- Lake Tikitapu
- Government Gardens
- Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
- Waimangu Volcanic Valley
- Agrodome
- Rotorua Hospital
- Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Rotorua Energy Events Centre
- Rotorua International Stadium
- Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools
- Hamurana Springs
- Lake Okareka
- Lake Rotoma
- Off Road NZ
