Holdens Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Holdens Bay
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.
Mitai Maori Village
For a great insight into Māori customs and way of life, sign up for this magical, entertaining and educational cultural experience.
Tamaki Maori Village
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Tamaki Maori Village in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Activities
Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner
Kaituna River: Whitewater Rafting Experience
Rotorua: Nocturnal Glow-Worm Adventure Tour with a Guide
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk
Our pick of the best Holdens Bay Hotel Deals
Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025
Rydges Rotorua
Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025
Arawa Park Hotel
Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025
Marsden Stay Rotorua
Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Holdens Bay
Owhata
If you're spending some time in Owhata, Lake Rotorua and Haiku Pathway are top sights worth seeing.
Lynmore
When in Lynmore, you can plan a visit to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian Spa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Ohinemutu
Unique features of Ohinemutu include the spas and lake views. Make a stop by Lake Rotorua or St. Faith's Anglican Church while you're exploring the area.
Inner City
If you're spending some time in Inner City, Rotorua Night Market and Tamaki Maori Village are top sights worth seeing.
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.
- Te Amorangi Museum
- Skyline Rotorua
- Polynesian Spa
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
- Lake Rotoiti
- Lake Rotorua
- Mitai Maori Village
- Tamaki Maori Village
- Lake Tarawera
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
- Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
- Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Kuirau Park
- Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa
- Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
- Lake Tikitapu
- Agrodome
- Waimangu Volcanic Valley
- Government Gardens
- Hamurana Springs
- Rotorua International Stadium
- Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance