Holdens Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world.
Eat Street
During your trip to Rotorua, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eat Street.
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.
Mitai Maori Village
For a great insight into Māori customs and way of life, sign up for this magical, entertaining and educational cultural experience.
Activities
Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Pavilion Hot Pool Bathing (12+ yrs)
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing
Our pick of the best Holdens Bay Hotel Deals
Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
Nice unit by the lake. Didn’t use restaurant. Loved the pool.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Rydges Rotorua
Very convenient. Nice place. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Sudima Lake Rotorua
Clean, tidy, and polite staff
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
The staff were amazing. James was great help with our bags etc, and Cole at the lounge bar was a sweetheart. All the staff was super friendly.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 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 Jan 2026
Pullman Rotorua
Everything was awesome
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Holdens Bay
Hannahs Bay
While there might not be top attractions in Hannahs Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Polynesian Spa and Tamaki Maori Village.
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.
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.
Holdens Bay Travel Guide
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- Tama-Te-Kapua Meeting House
- Te Amorangi Museum
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- Rotorua Energy Events Centre
- Visit Rotorua
- Visit Ruato
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- Visit Gisborne Point
- Visit Whakarewarewa
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- Visit Okere Falls
- Visit Fenton Street
- Visit Lake Okataina
- Visit Lake Tarawera
