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 relaxing area.
Eat Street
During your trip to Rotorua, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Eat Street.
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.
Mitai Maori Village
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.
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
Chalet Near The Lake - Lake Okareka Sleeps 12
Nice place. Host was welcoming.
Reviewed on 4 January 2026
Rydges Rotorua
Good breakfast options, efficient service, high chair available for children
Reviewed on 7 January 2026
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Service was excellent and the garden facing twin queen bed room was clean, spacious and comfortable. Great location and plenty of on and off street parking. You can walk down to the lake in five minutes. The cleaning staff stood out as friendly and professional. Great place to stay in Rotorua
Reviewed on 12 January 2026
Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama
A relaxing location just outside of Rotorua. Family friendly with great facilities including board games, sports equipment and bike hire. Pricey during peak season but worth the money.
Reviewed on 5 January 2026
Pullman Rotorua
Great experience, quality hotel and staff. We will be back.
Reviewed on 7 January 2026
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 Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.
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.
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
- Eat Street
- Lake Tarawera
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
- Mitai Maori Village
- Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Rotorua Central Mall
- Tamaki Maori Village
- Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
- Kuirau Park
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
- Lake Tikitapu
- Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa
- Government Gardens
- Rotorua Night Market
- Rotorua Hospital
- Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
- Waimangu Volcanic Valley
- Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Hamurana Springs
- Rotorua Energy Events Centre
- Off Road NZ
- Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools
- Lake Okareka
- Agrodome
- Rotorua International Stadium
- Buried Village
