Kawaha Point Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A forested path surrounded by dense ferns and moss-covered rocks.
A modern building with large glass windows and a cable car system.
A row of bicycles parked on a hill overlooking a city and a large body of water.
A canoe with people dressed in traditional attire, surrounded by a forested area with ferns and a group of onlookers.
A water slide with a person at the end, surrounded by greenery.

Activities

The Hell's Gate Experience

The Hell's Gate Experience

NZ$115
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
The Hell's Gate Experience
Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas

Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas

NZ$90
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas
Te Ra Guided Experience

Te Ra Guided Experience

NZ$105
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Te Ra Guided Experience
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+

Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Pavilion Hot Pool Bathing (12+ yrs)

NZ$55
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Pavilion Hot Pool Bathing (12+ yrs)
Cultural Performance

Cultural Performance

NZ$35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cultural Performance
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing

Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing

NZ$85
per adult
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing
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Our pick of the best Kawaha Point Hotel Deals

Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel

Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel

5 out of 5
171 Kawaha Point Road Rotorua
The price is NZ$370 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$370
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury lodge in Rotorua. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (135 reviews)
"Truly a five-star experience with wonderful views of the lake! Friendly, welcoming and attentive service throughout our stay. Spacious room with very comfortable bed and plenty of amenities. Great breakfast including deliciously prepared made to order hot options. Enjoyed the hot tub as well as beautiful ..."

Reviewed on 7 July 2026

Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel
Koura Lodge

Koura Lodge

5 out of 5
209 Kawaha Point Road Rotorua
The price is NZ$370 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$370
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury lodge in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (128 reviews)
"The property was cozy, the staff was helpful, and accommodating. The rooms and areas were very cleaned and maintained well. Would love to stay here again. We enjoyed the lakeside hot tub as well that was very clean although the light there looks like it needs to be replaced. Would be a great spot ..."

Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Koura Lodge
On The Point - Lake Rotorua

On The Point - Lake Rotorua

5 out of 5
214 Kawaha Point Road Rotorua
The price is NZ$931 per night from 10 July to 11 July
NZ$931
10 July - 11 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury lodge in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (116 reviews)
"This was the best place we stayed in NZ, the rooms and attention to care were spectacular!"

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

On The Point - Lake Rotorua
Spacious lakeside retreat at The Willows, Lake Rotorua

Spacious lakeside retreat at The Willows, Lake Rotorua

Rotorua Bay of Plenty Region
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a garden. Popular attractions Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and ...
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Spacious lakeside retreat at The Willows, Lake Rotorua
Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$146 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
NZ$146
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,168 reviews)
"Loved that it backed onto the nature reserve and geysers, but close to town so a quick drive in. Room was lovely, enjoyed the big open window. Toilet seat was off and shower needed adjusting but they fixed it promptly. Definitely recommend this place."

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Rydges Rotorua
Pullman Rotorua

Pullman Rotorua

5 out of 5
1135 Arawa St Rotorua
The price is NZ$255 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$255
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (520 reviews)
"Nice stay, with good breakfast. Great location"

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

Pullman Rotorua
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Our guide on where to stay in Kawaha Point

Find the best Kawaha Point areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Kawaha Point
Learn more about Kawaha Point
A geothermal area with a hot spring, steam rising from the ground, and a forested hillside in the background.
Photo by Umi Mostafa
Open Photo by Umi Mostafa

Whakarewarewa

The panoramic lake views and luxurious spas are just a few highlights of Whakarewarewa. Make a stop by Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village or Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute while you're exploring the area.

A coastal town with a lake, surrounded by hills and dense greenery.

Inner City

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

A wooden pier extending into a lake with a backdrop of green hills and a clear blue sky.

Lake Okareka

Travellers like the parks in Lake Okareka, and Lake Okareka is a top attraction you might want to visit.

A field of white daisies with yellow centers.
Photo by Jan Hammond
Open Photo by Jan Hammond

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.

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