theres a casual lounge, a terrace and a landscaped garden. adjacent to the redwoodswhakarewarewa forest, this unassuming bed-and-breakfast in a modern bungalow is 4 km from both rotorua museum and the government gardens. it's a 2-minute walk from a bus stop featuring en suite bathrooms, the understated suites include wi-fi and ceiling fans. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. most have tvs, some offer private decks. parking is available. full english or continental breakfast is served in a low-key dining area Tauranga Airport 57 min
Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village (8 min) Cultural attraction with Maori dance performances, a traditional feast & geothermal features. Rotorua Canopy Tours (14 min) Adventure course featuring zip lines, swing bridges & treetop platforms in an ancient forest. Te Puia (6 min) Maori cultural center at a geothermal preserve with a dramatic geyser & crafts institute. Government Gardens (6 min) Popular waterfront park with a geothermal bathhouse & museum with Tudor-style architecture. Pohutu Geyser (8 min) New Zealand's largest geyser, with many daily eruptions, set in a geopark with viewing decks. Buried Village of Te Wairoa (12 min) Archaeological site featuring an excavated village buried by an 1886 eruption, with guided tours. Redwoods Treewalk (15 min) Recreational walk featuring 23 suspension bridges through 115-year-old redwood trees. Rotorua Museum / Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa (7 min) Guided tours of these historic gardens leave at 11 AM & 2 PM daily, plus a 1 PM tour on weekends. Mitai Maori Village (14 min) Traditional Maori village offering a guided bush walk, cultural performances & a ground-cooked meal. Rainbow Springs Nature Park (14 min) Opened in 1932, this compact zoo with a cafe offers a kiwi hatchery & interactive animal encounters. Skyline Rotorua (15 min) Adventure centre with a gondola, luge tracks, a high-adrenaline swing, zip-line & panoramic dining. Polynesian Spa (7 min) Lakeside day spa including a family area, adult-only & private pools, therapies & a on-site cafe. Lake Rotorua / Te Rotorua nui ā Kahumatamomoe (20 min) Lake, hot spring, geyser, and volcano Kuirau Park (7 min) Nature park with geothermal foot baths, hot springs & a lake, plus picnic tables & a playground. Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest (16 min) Scenic redwood forest with trails for walking, biking & horse-riding, with toilet facilities. |