Holdens Bay Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Skyline Rotorua

Skyline Rotorua

4.5/5(370 reviews)

Take in the splendid scenery during a gondola ride and jump in a luge cart to navigate your way down the exciting mountain track.

Skyline Rotorua
Polynesian Spa which includes a lake or waterhole

Polynesian Spa

4.5/5(194 reviews)

Set among the serene Government Gardens on the shores of Lake Rotorua, these hot pools are an idyllic place to relax and unwind.

Polynesian Spa
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest featuring forests

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

4.5/5(364 reviews)

Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world.

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Rotorua showing indigenous culture, a river or creek and rainforest

Mitai Maori Village

4.5/5(120 reviews)

For a great insight into Māori customs and way of life, sign up for this magical, entertaining and educational cultural experience.

Mitai Maori Village
Tamaki Maori Village

Tamaki Maori Village

4.5/5(94 reviews)

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.

Tamaki Maori Village
Rotorua which includes night scenes and markets

Eat Street

4.5/5(278 reviews)

During your trip to Rotorua, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eat Street.

Eat Street

Activities

Waiotapu: Thermal Park and Lady Knox Geyser Entry Ticket

Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket

AU$39
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+

Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+

AU$44
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+
National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour

National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour

AU$67
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour
Rotorua: Jade Carving Experience at a Local Studio

Rotorua: Jade Carving Experience at a Local Studio

AU$39
per adult
Rotorua: Jade Carving Experience at a Local Studio
Hell's Gate Geothermal Walk

Hell's Gate Geothermal Walk

AU$39
per adult
Hell's Gate Geothermal Walk
Rotorua Monster 4X4 Thrill Ride

Monster 4X4 Thrill Ride at Off Road NZ

AU$57
per adult
Monster 4X4 Thrill Ride at Off Road NZ
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Our pick of the best Holdens Bay Hotel Deals

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

4 out of 5
77 Robinson Avenue, Holden's Bay, Rotorua
The price is AU$117 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$117
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (593 reviews)
"Very quiet place"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
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 AU$158 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$158
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,027 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay, particularly the lovely heated pool & spa pools, nice to have gowns to wear to the pool area. The breakfast buffet was excellent, nice staff & great choice of food. Our room was clean, spacious & quiet. Overall would be happy to stay there again."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Rydges Rotorua
Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
1270 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua
The price is AU$164 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$164
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
"Absolutely loved it. However we were not given the room we actually booked. We booked the superier king bed lakefacing. We got a room with 2 queen beds. They could not move us as had no lakefacing superier rooms available. Said Expedia double booked? Not a big deal but disappointing on our special ..."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Arawa Park Hotel

Arawa Park Hotel

4 out of 5
272 Fenton St, Rotorua
The price is AU$122 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$122
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Handy location , large room"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Arawa Park Hotel
JetPark Hotel Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

4 out of 5
237 Fenton Street, Corner Victoria Street, Rotorua
The price is AU$150 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$150
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Great location and good service"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

4.5 out of 5
9-11 Tutanekai St, P O Box 348, Rotorua
The price is AU$192 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$192
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy 6 hot tubs, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Lovely location, beautiful rooms, convenient"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
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Other neighbourhoods around Holdens Bay

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Owhata

If you're spending some time in Owhata, Lake Rotorua and Haiku Pathway are top sights worth seeing.

Owhata
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Lynmore

When in Lynmore, you can plan a visit to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian Spa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Lynmore
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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
Rotorua Museum of Art and History which includes interior views as well as an individual child

Inner City

If you're spending some time in Inner City, Rotorua Night Market and Tamaki Maori Village are top sights worth seeing.

Inner City
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Fenton Street

4/5(825 area reviews)

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.

Fenton Street
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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

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