Holdens Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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: Authentic Kiwi Farm Experience at the Agrodome

National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour

Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket

Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+

Geothermal Lakeside Bathing Experience - Deluxe Lake Spa
Our pick of the best Holdens Bay Hotel Deals

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Rydges Rotorua
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Prince's Gate Hotel
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Marsden Stay Rotorua
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Arawa Park Hotel
Reviewed on 24 Sept 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.

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.

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.
Holdens Bay Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels Near Rotorua, Bay of Plenty Region
- Which hotel chains are in Holdens Bay?
- More holiday ideas
- Te Amorangi Museum
- Skyline Rotorua
- Polynesian Spa
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
- Lake Rotoiti
- Lake Rotorua
- Mitai Maori Village
- Tamaki Maori Village
- Eat Street
- Rotorua Central Mall
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
- Lake Tarawera
- Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
- Rotorua Night Market
- Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
- Kuirau Park
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Rotorua Hospital
- Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa
- Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
- Rotorua Energy Events Centre
- Lake Tikitapu
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
- Agrodome
- Waimangu Volcanic Valley
- Government Gardens
- Rotorua International Stadium
- Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance
- Hamurana Springs
- Lake Okareka
- Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools
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