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
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)
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
Ultimate self-drive rail car journey

Ultimate self-drive rail car journey

NZ$79
per adult
Ultimate self-drive rail car journey
3Mirage 360 Degree Immersion Virtual Experience

3Mirage 360 Degree Immersion Virtual Experience

NZ$39
per adult
3Mirage 360 Degree Immersion Virtual Experience
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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$309 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$309
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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! (140 reviews)
"We loved this hotel everything about it the rooms were clean and comfortable beds. The even had heated floors in the bathroom wow!!!! Tesa made our breakfast top notch and provided excellent service."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel
Koura Lodge

Koura Lodge

5 out of 5
209 Kawaha Point Road Rotorua
The price is NZ$366 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
NZ$366
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (130 reviews)
"The location is excellent but that is where it ends. I have no idea why everyone is giving it the 4 or 5 stars. Please people tell the truth. The rooms are mediocre at best and very dated. The shower robes basically told the full story. They were fraying to bits. The bed was uncomfortable to sleep ..."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 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$747 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$747
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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 ...
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 Skyline Rotorua and Rainbow Springs ...
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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$175 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$175
23 Aug - 24 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! (1,181 reviews)
"Great Hotel for the kids. Pool was always empty and was right next to the kids centre which had plenty of games and activities to keep them entertained. Staff were friendly and breakfast buffet had great options, fresh food and topped up frequently."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Rydges Rotorua
Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
1270 Hinemaru Street Rotorua
The price is NZ$161 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$161
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Millennium Hotel 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 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 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 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 geothermal area with steam rising from the ground, surrounded by trees and a body of water.

Glenholme

Though Glenholme may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market.

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.

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