Lake Okareka Travel Guide

Rotorua
Lake Okareka featuring a lake or waterhole

Popular places to visit

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Skyline Rotorua

4.5/5(18 reviews)

You can take time to visit Skyline Rotorua during your travels to Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.

Skyline Rotorua
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Polynesian Spa

5/5(8 reviews)

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.

Polynesian Spa
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Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

5/5(21 reviews)

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.

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
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Mitai Maori Village

5/5(10 reviews)

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Mitai Maori Village in Rotorua. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Mitai Maori Village
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Eat Street

4.5/5(20 reviews)

During your visit to Rotorua, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eat Street. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.

Eat Street
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Tamaki Maori Village

4.5/5(17 reviews)

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Tamaki Maori Village in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Tamaki Maori Village

Top hotels in Lake Okareka

Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park
Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park
3 out of 5
723 Tarawera Rd, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is 746 kr per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
746 kr
per night
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Stay at this 3-star holiday park in Rotorua. Enjoy free parking, Wi-Fi (surcharge) and a business centre. Popular attractions Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (27 reviews)
We will be back
"We had 3 adjacent cabins for an adult family trip. All cabins were spotless and comfortable. The shared kitchen facility was useful for cooking smelly food away from the cabin (bacon) and the bbq was efficient. Staff were friendly and helpful. The location was stunning and we had several dips in ..."

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2024

Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park
Waterfront Escape - Huge Lakefront Home - Private Jetty, Kayaks & Wifi
Waterfront Escape - Huge Lakefront Home - Private Jetty, Kayaks & Wifi
Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty
Stay at this holiday home in Rotorua. Enjoy balconies, in-room fireplaces and air conditioning. Popular attractions Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (25 reviews)
Maintenance
"Overall very enjoyable and only hitch no gas for the BBQ, but felt maintenance had been let slip, lights in one bathroom didn't work, clothes dryer door latch broken, main doors to deck unable to be used, outdoor chair broken, coffee milk-frother agitator missing, broken tile in laundry floor, all ..."

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2024

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Waterfront Escape - Huge Lakefront Home - Private Jetty, Kayaks & Wifi
Chalet Near The Lake - Lake Okareka Sleeps 12
Chalet Near The Lake - Lake Okareka Sleeps 12
Lake Okareka, Bay of Plenty
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Rotorua. Enjoy a garden, patios and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (34 reviews)
Get away
"We were very impressed with the accomodation was close to everything we needed would love to come back here"

Reviewed on 5 May 2024

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Chalet Near The Lake - Lake Okareka Sleeps 12
Charming Holiday Hideaway near the Lake
Charming Holiday Hideaway near the Lake
Lake Okareka, Rotorua
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (101 reviews)
awesome location
"Very clean and warm. Great location short walking distance to the lake. Hosts Chris and Nigel very accomodating"

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2024

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Charming Holiday Hideaway near the Lake
Okareka Escape - Private Apartment with Lake Views @ Lake Okareka
Okareka Escape - Private Apartment with Lake Views @ Lake Okareka
Rotorua
The price is 1 272 kr per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
1 272 kr
per night
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Stay at this apartment in Rotorua. Enjoy balconies and air conditioning. Popular attractions Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian Spa are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (30 reviews)
Beautiful spot
"So lovely place and highly recommended."

Reviewed on 8 Apr 2024

Okareka Escape - Private Apartment with Lake Views @ Lake Okareka
Rydges Rotorua
Rydges Rotorua
4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 1 033 kr per night from 25 Jun to 26 Jun
1 033 kr
per night
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Very cool location right next to the geysers. Buffet is a little too pricey given the options. Dinner is much better than breakfast. Almost $100 for a family of 3 per meal."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around Lake Okareka

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Owhata

When in Owhata, you can plan a visit to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Lake Okareka, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Owhata
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Lynmore

If you're spending some time in Lynmore, Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Whakarewarewa Hot Springs are top sights worth seeing.

Lynmore
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Holdens Bay

While Holdens Bay isn't home to many top sights, Polynesian Spa and Tamaki Maori Village are some notable places to visit nearby.

Holdens Bay
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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.

Ngapuna
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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 Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.

Fenton Park
Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve showing a river or creek and a bridge

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.

Whakarewarewa

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