OKAWA BAY LAKE RESORT

Set on the western shores of Lake Rotoiti, you'd be hard pressed to find a prettier spot to stay in the centre of New Zealand's tourist area than at Okawa Bay Lake Resort. Rotorua has long been famous for its geothermal sites - bubbling mud pools, soothing springs and spouting geysers - and Okawa Bay is the perfect spot to base yourself when unwinding in this spa town. Of course, there are dozens of other natural attractions to uncover in the area, whether it be the famous volcano of Tarawera -via helicopter! - world class trout fishing, or the thrills and spills of white water rafting.

Each unit at Okawa Bay resort has two colour televisions, dishwasher, microwave and washer/dryer. There is, of course, the full range of amenities on site, including spa, sauna, swimming pool, gym, tennis courts and BBQ area.