| they also have free wi-fi and balconies with sliding glass doors. a minutes' walk from a bus stop, this straightforward, roadside motor inn is 8 km from huka falls, 7 km from taupo motorsport park and 2 km from lake taupo. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. the 1- and 2-bedroom suites add kitchens and whirlpool baths; some have dishwashers. airy studios feature microwaves, minifridges, wet bars, dining areas and satellite tv. there's no air-conditioning. parking is included and a guest laundry is available. room service is available
Rotorua Regional Airport 1 hr 9
Waipahihi Botanical Reserve (5 min)
Tranquil, free-admission botanical garden with rare flowers, picnic tables & walking trails. Craters of the Moon (11 min)
Geothermal area featuring boardwalks & gravel paths past steam vents & bubbling craters. Aratiatia Rapids (12 min)
Picturesque dam opening its gates several times a day to unleash a rush of water down the river. Riverside Park (4 min) Huka Prawn Park (11 min)
Tours of a prawn farm's hatchery & nursery, with water-related activities such as paddle boats. #LoveTaupo (9 min) Wairakei Thermal Valley (9 min)
Hiking & camping in a tranquil setting with ancient geothermal features, lots of birds & a cafe. Spa Thermal Park (4 min)
Geothermal hot pools for bathing & a riverside park with a kids' play area, plus hiking & biking. Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary (9 min) Tongariro Expeditions (9 min) Huka Honey Hive (9 min) Taupo Tandem Skydiving (9 min)
Parachuting from a range of heights up to 18,500 feet, with views of Lake Taupo & Mount Ruapehu. The Taupo Market (6 min) Mount Tauhara (9 min)
Small, dormant volcano with a hiking trail to the top through forest & pastoral scenery. Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery (12 min)
Small museum with unique local history exhibits, art displays & a scenic garden with native flora. | 
