Tauranga Airport 1 hr 8
Buried Village of Te Wairoa (9 min)
Archaeological site featuring an excavated village buried by an 1886 eruption, with guided tours. Mount Tarawera (1 hr 32)
Volcanic mountain with access by guided tour, plus a scenic lake with hot springs at its base. Redwoods Treewalk (13 min)
Recreational walk featuring 23 suspension bridges through 115-year-old redwood trees. Waimangu Volcanic Valley (34 min)
Unspoiled, protected destination featuring the world's largest hot spring in lush natural surrounds. Government Gardens (16 min)
Popular waterfront park with a geothermal bathhouse & museum with Tudor-style architecture. Tamaki Maori Village (25 min) Lake Tarawera (14 min)
Lake, hot spring, and rainbow trout Te Puia (16 min)
Maori cultural center at a geothermal preserve with a dramatic geyser & crafts institute. Kuirau Park (18 min)
Nature park with geothermal foot baths, hot springs & a lake, plus picnic tables & a playground. Polynesian Spa (17 min)
Lakeside day spa including a family area, adult-only & private pools, therapies & a on-site cafe. Lake Rotorua / Te Rotorua nui ā Kahumatamomoe (30 min)
Lake, hot spring, geyser, and volcano Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village (19 min)
Cultural attraction with Maori dance performances, a traditional feast & geothermal features. Pohutu Geyser (18 min)
New Zealand's largest geyser, with many daily eruptions, set in a geopark with viewing decks. Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest (13 min)
Scenic redwood forest with trails for walking, biking & horse-riding, with toilet facilities. Rotorua Museum / Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa (18 min)
Guided tours of these historic gardens leave at 11 AM & 2 PM daily, plus a 1 PM tour on weekends. | 
