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Our top choices for Lake Okataina hostels
1. Stay Hostel Rotorua
Stay Hostel Rotorua
2. Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua
Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua
3. Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua
Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua
4. Haka House Rotorua
Haka House Rotorua
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Get away to romantic Lake Okataina! Enjoy the local cuisine, sports and parks.
Top reviews in Lake Okataina
Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua
Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua10/10 Excellent
Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua
Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua10/10 Excellent
Haka House Rotorua
Haka House Rotorua10/10 Excellent
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best hostels in Lake Okataina?
You might like the prices at this top accommodation option in the area, which gets good reviews from our travellers: Lakes Lodge Okataina - 1.9 mi (3 km) from the heart of Lake Okataina. Located within a 20-minute walk of Polynesian Spa. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities at this motel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Lake Okataina?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here's some information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 17°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 9°C. Average annual precipitation for Lake Okataina is 1660 mm.
What is there to see and do in Lake Okataina?
Overall, Lake Okataina is known for its restaurants, sports and parks. Get out into nature with places such as Lake Rotoiti, Lake Tarawera and Lake Tikitapu. Cultural attractions include Tamaki Maori Village, Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Mitai Maori Village. Locals like to shop at Eat Street and Rotorua Central Mall.
What's the best way to get to and around Lake Okataina while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Lake Okataina in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional), 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from the city centre. An alternative is Whakatane (WHK), located 31 mi (49.9 km) away.