the relaxed studios offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and dining and sitting areas, plus kitchenettes with hotplates, microwaves, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. there are also 1- to 3-bedroom apartments, while upgraded quarters feature whirlpool baths. this cosy motel is a 13-minute walk from the lakeside polynesian spa and 1 km from rotorua museum of art and history. parking is free. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am Tauranga Airport 1 hr 1
Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest (8 min) Scenic redwood forest with trails for walking, biking & horse-riding, with toilet facilities. Kuirau Park (15 min) Nature park with geothermal foot baths, hot springs & a lake, plus picnic tables & a playground. Mitai Maori Village (9 min) Traditional Maori village offering a guided bush walk, cultural performances & a ground-cooked meal. Redwoods Treewalk (7 min) Recreational walk featuring 23 suspension bridges through 115-year-old redwood trees. Pohutu Geyser (7 min) New Zealand's largest geyser, with many daily eruptions, set in a geopark with viewing decks. Lake Rotorua / Te Rotorua nui ā Kahumatamomoe (15 min) Lake, hot spring, geyser, and volcano Skyline Luge Rotorua (10 min) Outdoor amusement park with an aerial gondola to downhill luge-cart trails & other activities. Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village (8 min) Cultural attraction with Maori dance performances, a traditional feast & geothermal features. Government Gardens (11 min) Popular waterfront park with a geothermal bathhouse & museum with Tudor-style architecture. Rotorua Canopy Tours (10 min) Adventure course featuring zip lines, swing bridges & treetop platforms in an ancient forest. Polynesian Spa (14 min) Lakeside day spa including a family area, adult-only & private pools, therapies & a on-site cafe. Rotorua Museum / Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa (15 min) Guided tours of these historic gardens leave at 11 AM & 2 PM daily, plus a 1 PM tour on weekends. Rainbow Springs Nature Park (9 min) Opened in 1932, this compact zoo with a cafe offers a kiwi hatchery & interactive animal encounters. Te Puia (5 min) Maori cultural center at a geothermal preserve with a dramatic geyser & crafts institute. Skyline Rotorua (10 min) Adventure centre with a gondola, luge tracks, a high-adrenaline swing, zip-line & panoramic dining. |