| surrounded by gardens, this relaxed motel on state highway 30 lies 3 km from both rotorua museum and the thermal baths at the polynesian spa. other amenities include an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a dining terrace with bbqs, plus a guest laundry and a kids' playground. all have desks, seating areas and coffeemakers; 2- and 3-bedroom suites add kitchenettes and washing machines. featuring traditional decor, the modest studios and 1-bedroom suites offer free wi-fi and cable tv. continental or cooked breakfast is available (fee), while parking is free. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Tauranga Airport 56 min
Redwoods Treewalk (3 min)
Recreational walk featuring 23 suspension bridges through 115-year-old redwood trees. Rotorua Canopy Tours (14 min)
Adventure course featuring zip lines, swing bridges & treetop platforms in an ancient forest. Government Gardens (5 min)
Popular waterfront park with a geothermal bathhouse & museum with Tudor-style architecture. Lake Rotorua / Te Rotorua nui ā Kahumatamomoe (19 min)
Lake, hot spring, geyser, and volcano Polynesian Spa (6 min)
Lakeside day spa including a family area, adult-only & private pools, therapies & a on-site cafe. Pohutu Geyser (7 min)
New Zealand's largest geyser, with many daily eruptions, set in a geopark with viewing decks. Skyline Rotorua (14 min)
Adventure centre with a gondola, luge tracks, a high-adrenaline swing, zip-line & panoramic dining. Te Puia (5 min)
Maori cultural center at a geothermal preserve with a dramatic geyser & crafts institute. Rainbow Springs Nature Park (13 min)
Opened in 1932, this compact zoo with a cafe offers a kiwi hatchery & interactive animal encounters. Mitai Maori Village (13 min)
Traditional Maori village offering a guided bush walk, cultural performances & a ground-cooked meal. Kuirau Park (7 min)
Nature park with geothermal foot baths, hot springs & a lake, plus picnic tables & a playground. Buried Village of Te Wairoa (12 min)
Archaeological site featuring an excavated village buried by an 1886 eruption, with guided tours. Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village (8 min)
Cultural attraction with Maori dance performances, a traditional feast & geothermal features. Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest (3 min)
Scenic redwood forest with trails for walking, biking & horse-riding, with toilet facilities. Rotorua Museum / Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa (7 min)
Guided tours of these historic gardens leave at 11 AM & 2 PM daily, plus a 1 PM tour on weekends. | 
