Lake Okareka

Rotorua

A lake surrounded by lush greenery and houses.
A wooden pier extending into a lake with a backdrop of green hills and a clear blue sky.
A lake with two boats, one docked and one anchored, surrounded by dense forest.
A yellow boat with passengers on a lake surrounded by greenery.
A lake with a small dock, a shed, and a house on a hill.

Things to do

Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing

Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing

$49
per adult
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing
Te Po Indigenous Evening Experience

Te Po Indigenous Evening Experience

$116
per adult
Te Po Indigenous Evening Experience
Agrodome Farm Experience including Farm Show and Farm Tour - Rotorua

Agrodome Farm Experience including Farm Show and Farm Tour - Rotorua

$37
per adult
Agrodome Farm Experience including Farm Show and Farm Tour - Rotorua
Ultimate self-drive rail car journey

Ultimate self-drive rail car journey

$46
per adult
Ultimate self-drive rail car journey
Rotorua: Jade Carving Experience at a Local Studio

Rotorua: Jade Carving Experience at a Local Studio

$26
per adult
Rotorua: Jade Carving Experience at a Local Studio
3Mirage 360 Degree Immersion Virtual Experience

3Mirage 360 Degree Immersion Virtual Experience

$28
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
3Mirage 360 Degree Immersion Virtual Experience
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Lake Okareka Hotel Deals

Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park

Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park

3 out of 5
723 Tarawera Rd Rotorua Bay of Plenty
Stay at this holiday park in Rotorua. Enjoy free parking, WiFi (surcharge), and a business center. Popular attractions Lake Tikitapu and Lake Okareka are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (51 reviews)
"Easy check in after hours - staff had the heater on when we arrived."

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2026

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Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park
Chalet Near The Lake - Lake Okareka Sleeps 12

Chalet Near The Lake - Lake Okareka Sleeps 12

Lake Okareka Bay of Plenty
Stay at this vacation home in Rotorua. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Lake Okareka and Lake Tikitapu are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (106 reviews)
"Just what we expected as repeat visitors. Great for our family of 12. So close to Blue Lake Challenge event that we came for - actually ideal location for so many things. Hope we get to come back when it’s warmer and enjoy Lake Okareka next time."

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2026

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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
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Lake Okareka and Lake Tikitapu ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (254 reviews)
"Thank you for a wonderful stay!"

Reviewed on Sep 6, 2026

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Charming Holiday Hideaway near the Lake
Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
1270 Hinemaru Street Rotorua
$125 nightly
The price is $144 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$144 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
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Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa Rotorua Bay of Plenty
$105 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
$120 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
Rydges Rotorua
Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel

5 out of 5
1057 Arawa Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty
$112 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$129 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Unique and historic hotel. Full of charm. Great staff, amazing rooms."

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2026

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Where to stay in Lake Okareka

Find the best Lake Okareka areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Lake Okareka
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A geothermal area with a hot spring, steam rising from the ground, and a forested hillside in the background.
Photo by Umi Mostafa
Open Photo by Umi Mostafa

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.

A large, historic building with a central tower and multiple smaller towers, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and benches.
Photo by Phil Ostroff
Open Photo by Phil Ostroff

Inner City

While visiting Inner City, you might make a stop by sights like Tamaki Maori Village and Rotorua Central Mall.

A geothermal area with steam rising from the ground, surrounded by trees and a body of water.

Glenholme

Though Glenholme might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market.

A field of white daisies with yellow centers.
Photo by Jan Hammond
Open Photo by Jan Hammond

Owhata

While Owhata isn't home to many top sights, Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian Spa are some notable places to visit nearby.

A grassy hill with transparent spheres, wooden fences, and a clear sky.

Ngongotaha

Ngongotaha is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Rotorua and Agrodome.

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