| in a residential area, this casual hostel is a 3-minute walk from the nearest bus stop, a 15-minute walk from the polynesian spa and 2 km from rotorua museum. low-key rooms and dormitories feature bunk beds, free wi-fi and shared facilities. parking is complimentary. private rooms are available, some with en suite bathrooms. common areas include a bright kitchen, a backyard and an informal lounge with a fireplace. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. air-conditioning is not provided
Tauranga Airport 1 hr 1
Rotorua Canopy Tours (10 min)
Adventure course featuring zip lines, swing bridges & treetop platforms in an ancient forest. Polynesian Spa (13 min)
Lakeside day spa including a family area, adult-only & private pools, therapies & a on-site cafe. Redwoods Treewalk (8 min)
Recreational walk featuring 23 suspension bridges through 115-year-old redwood trees. 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. Mitai Maori Village (9 min)
Traditional Maori village offering a guided bush walk, cultural performances & a ground-cooked meal. Te Puia (5 min)
Maori cultural center at a geothermal preserve with a dramatic geyser & crafts institute. Kuirau Park (14 min)
Nature park with geothermal foot baths, hot springs & a lake, plus picnic tables & a playground. Government Gardens (10 min)
Popular waterfront park with a geothermal bathhouse & museum with Tudor-style architecture. 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. Pohutu Geyser (7 min)
New Zealand's largest geyser, with many daily eruptions, set in a geopark with viewing decks. Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest (8 min)
Scenic redwood forest with trails for walking, biking & horse-riding, with toilet facilities. Skyline Rotorua (10 min)
Adventure centre with a gondola, luge tracks, a high-adrenaline swing, zip-line & panoramic dining. Lake Rotorua / Te Rotorua nui ā Kahumatamomoe (15 min)
Lake, hot spring, geyser, and volcano | 
