| parking is free. this relaxed motel is 2 km from polynesian spa, the government gardens and the rotorua museum of art and history. amenities include trailer and boat parking, bbq grills and bike storage. all of the low-key rooms and suites come with free wi-fi, satellite tv and whirlpool baths, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities, and kitchenettes. the 1 and 2-bedroom apartments feature hot tubs in private courtyards. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Tauranga Airport 1 hr
Lake Rotorua / Te Rotorua nui ā Kahumatamomoe (17 min)
Lake, hot spring, geyser, and volcano Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest (7 min)
Scenic redwood forest with trails for walking, biking & horse-riding, with toilet facilities. The Gathering Place (Tamaki Maori Village) (5 min)
Attraction offering Maori dance & music shows, crafts & a feast in a re-created indigenous village. Kuirau Park (5 min)
Nature park with geothermal foot baths, hot springs & a lake, plus picnic tables & a playground. Pohutu Geyser (6 min)
New Zealand's largest geyser, with many daily eruptions, set in a geopark with viewing decks. Rainbow Springs Nature Park (11 min)
Opened in 1932, this compact zoo with a cafe offers a kiwi hatchery & interactive animal encounters. Mitai Maori Village (11 min)
Traditional Maori village offering a guided bush walk, cultural performances & a ground-cooked meal. Tamaki Maori Village (11 min) Lake Tarawera (20 min)
Lake, hot spring, and rainbow trout Rotorua Museum / Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa (6 min)
Guided tours of these historic gardens leave at 11 AM & 2 PM daily, plus a 1 PM tour on weekends. Paradise Valley Springs (15 min)
Wildlife park with trout pools, a 20-ft.-high treetop boardwalk, native animals, birdlife & lions. Polynesian Spa (5 min)
Lakeside day spa including a family area, adult-only & private pools, therapies & a on-site cafe. Agrodome (16 min)
Working farm with a popular farm show, plus a tour, animal interaction area & wool demonstrations. Rotorua Canopy Tours (12 min)
Adventure course featuring zip lines, swing bridges & treetop platforms in an ancient forest. Lake Rotoiti (26 min)
Lake in a picturesque mountain setting with hiking trails, plus trout fishing & water skiing. | 
