| fishing, kayaks, tennis and scenic flights are available. there's also a sauna, a hot tub, an open-air shower and a private jetty. all include verandahs and lake views. set on lake rotorua, this high-end b&b is 3 km from skyline rotorua, an amusement park on mount ngongotaha, and 6 km from the polynesian spa, an adults-only day spa with private pools. an apartment has a lounge with a fireplace and a pool table, plus a kitchen and a dining area. suites add balconies, sitting areas, and tea and coffeemakers. check-in time: 2:00 pm. a breakfast buffet is served in a dining room on the waters edge. the refined rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and dvd players
Tauranga Airport 59 min
Rainbow Springs Nature Park (4 min)
Opened in 1932, this compact zoo with a cafe offers a kiwi hatchery & interactive animal encounters. Pohutu Geyser (16 min)
New Zealand's largest geyser, with many daily eruptions, set in a geopark with viewing decks. Polynesian Spa (10 min)
Lakeside day spa including a family area, adult-only & private pools, therapies & a on-site cafe. Skyline Luge Rotorua (6 min)
Outdoor amusement park with an aerial gondola to downhill luge-cart trails & other activities. Rotorua Museum / Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa (9 min)
Guided tours of these historic gardens leave at 11 AM & 2 PM daily, plus a 1 PM tour on weekends. Te Puia (13 min)
Maori cultural center at a geothermal preserve with a dramatic geyser & crafts institute. Lake Rotorua / Te Rotorua nui ā Kahumatamomoe (11 min)
Lake, hot spring, geyser, and volcano Mitai Maori Village (4 min)
Traditional Maori village offering a guided bush walk, cultural performances & a ground-cooked meal. Skyline Rotorua (6 min)
Adventure centre with a gondola, luge tracks, a high-adrenaline swing, zip-line & panoramic dining. Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village (17 min)
Cultural attraction with Maori dance performances, a traditional feast & geothermal features. Rotorua Canopy Tours (5 min)
Adventure course featuring zip lines, swing bridges & treetop platforms in an ancient forest. Kuirau Park (6 min)
Nature park with geothermal foot baths, hot springs & a lake, plus picnic tables & a playground. Government Gardens (9 min)
Popular waterfront park with a geothermal bathhouse & museum with Tudor-style architecture. Agrodome (10 min)
Working farm with a popular farm show, plus a tour, animal interaction area & wool demonstrations. Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest (15 min)
Scenic redwood forest with trails for walking, biking & horse-riding, with toilet facilities. |
