| continental breakfast is offered for a fee. theres no air-conditioning. straightforward studios, 1-bedroom apartments and a 2-bedroom cottage feature kitchens or kitchenettes. parking is complimentary. an outdoor pool has geothermal water. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. all come with free wi-fi and tvs; some have patios. bordering a stream, this down-to-earth motel is a 10-minute walk from kuirau park and 2 km from polynesian spa. trout fishing in the stream is available. other amenities include an indoor hot tub, a playground, a bbq area and a garden
Tauranga Airport 1 hr
Rotorua Museum / Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa (4 min)
Guided tours of these historic gardens leave at 11 AM & 2 PM daily, plus a 1 PM tour on weekends. Pohutu Geyser (11 min)
New Zealand's largest geyser, with many daily eruptions, set in a geopark with viewing decks. Lake Rotorua / Te Rotorua nui ā Kahumatamomoe (11 min)
Lake, hot spring, geyser, and volcano Rotorua Canopy Tours (6 min)
Adventure course featuring zip lines, swing bridges & treetop platforms in an ancient forest. Rainbow Springs Nature Park (5 min)
Opened in 1932, this compact zoo with a cafe offers a kiwi hatchery & interactive animal encounters. Skyline Rotorua (6 min)
Adventure centre with a gondola, luge tracks, a high-adrenaline swing, zip-line & panoramic dining. Redwoods Treewalk (10 min)
Recreational walk featuring 23 suspension bridges through 115-year-old redwood trees. Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village (12 min)
Cultural attraction with Maori dance performances, a traditional feast & geothermal features. Skyline Luge Rotorua (6 min)
Outdoor amusement park with an aerial gondola to downhill luge-cart trails & other activities. Te Puia (8 min)
Maori cultural center at a geothermal preserve with a dramatic geyser & crafts institute. Kuirau Park (5 min)
Nature park with geothermal foot baths, hot springs & a lake, plus picnic tables & a playground. Mitai Maori Village (5 min)
Traditional Maori village offering a guided bush walk, cultural performances & a ground-cooked meal. Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest (10 min)
Scenic redwood forest with trails for walking, biking & horse-riding, with toilet facilities. Government Gardens (4 min)
Popular waterfront park with a geothermal bathhouse & museum with Tudor-style architecture. Polynesian Spa (5 min)
Lakeside day spa including a family area, adult-only & private pools, therapies & a on-site cafe. | 
