Tauranga Airport 1 hr 15
Redwoods Treewalk (22 min) Recreational walk featuring 23 suspension bridges through 115-year-old redwood trees. Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest (22 min) Scenic redwood forest with trails for walking, biking & horse-riding, with toilet facilities. Geothermal Valley Te Puia (14 min) Lake Ohakuri (25 min) Lake, hot spring, and river Lake Rotokakahi (Green Lake) (24 min) Tamaki Maori Village (20 min) Pohutu Geyser (19 min) New Zealand's largest geyser, with many daily eruptions, set in a geopark with viewing decks. Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve (19 min) Lake Ātiamuri (16 min) Lake Rotokakahi (29 min) The water appears green in this small, shallow lake named for its wealth of freshwater mussels. Te Puia (14 min) Maori cultural center at a geothermal preserve with a dramatic geyser & crafts institute. Paradise Valley Springs (26 min) Wildlife park with trout pools, a 20-ft.-high treetop boardwalk, native animals, birdlife & lions. Secret Spot Hot Tubs Rotorua (14 min) Orakei Korako Geothermal Park & Cave (36 min) Boat-accessible geothermal area featuring geysers, hot springs & mud pools, plus a riverside cafe. Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village (19 min) Cultural attraction with Maori dance performances, a traditional feast & geothermal features. |