Tauranga Airport 51 min
Government Gardens (18 min) Popular waterfront park with a geothermal bathhouse & museum with Tudor-style architecture. Polynesian Spa (18 min) Lakeside day spa including a family area, adult-only & private pools, therapies & a on-site cafe. Kuirau Park (19 min) Nature park with geothermal foot baths, hot springs & a lake, plus picnic tables & a playground. Pohutu Geyser (19 min) New Zealand's largest geyser, with many daily eruptions, set in a geopark with viewing decks. Lake Rotorua / Te Rotorua nui ā Kahumatamomoe (23 min) Lake, hot spring, geyser, and volcano Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest (16 min) Scenic redwood forest with trails for walking, biking & horse-riding, with toilet facilities. Lake Rotoiti (17 min) Lake in a picturesque mountain setting with hiking trails, plus trout fishing & water skiing. Te Puia (17 min) Maori cultural center at a geothermal preserve with a dramatic geyser & crafts institute. Kaitiaki Adventures (4 min) Rafting, river, and adventure Rotorua Museum / Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa (19 min) Guided tours of these historic gardens leave at 11 AM & 2 PM daily, plus a 1 PM tour on weekends. Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village (20 min) Cultural attraction with Maori dance performances, a traditional feast & geothermal features. Rainbow Springs Nature Park (25 min) Opened in 1932, this compact zoo with a cafe offers a kiwi hatchery & interactive animal encounters. Redwoods Treewalk (15 min) Recreational walk featuring 23 suspension bridges through 115-year-old redwood trees. Mitai Maori Village (25 min) Traditional Maori village offering a guided bush walk, cultural performances & a ground-cooked meal. Skyline Rotorua (26 min) Adventure centre with a gondola, luge tracks, a high-adrenaline swing, zip-line & panoramic dining. |