Tauranga Airport 49 min
Rotorua Museum / Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa (17 min)
Guided tours of these historic gardens leave at 11 AM & 2 PM daily, plus a 1 PM tour on weekends. Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest (14 min)
Scenic redwood forest with trails for walking, biking & horse-riding, with toilet facilities. Lake Tarawera (27 min)
Lake, hot spring, and rainbow trout Pohutu Geyser (17 min)
New Zealand's largest geyser, with many daily eruptions, set in a geopark with viewing decks. Government Gardens (16 min)
Popular waterfront park with a geothermal bathhouse & museum with Tudor-style architecture. Rainbow Springs Nature Park (23 min)
Opened in 1932, this compact zoo with a cafe offers a kiwi hatchery & interactive animal encounters. Mitai Maori Village (23 min)
Traditional Maori village offering a guided bush walk, cultural performances & a ground-cooked meal. Lake Rotoiti (15 min)
Lake in a picturesque mountain setting with hiking trails, plus trout fishing & water skiing. Te Puia (15 min)
Maori cultural center at a geothermal preserve with a dramatic geyser & crafts institute. Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village (18 min)
Cultural attraction with Maori dance performances, a traditional feast & geothermal features. Kaitiaki Adventures (2 min)
Rafting, river, and adventure Lake Rotorua / Te Rotorua nui ā Kahumatamomoe (21 min)
Lake, hot spring, geyser, and volcano Polynesian Spa (17 min)
Lakeside day spa including a family area, adult-only & private pools, therapies & a on-site cafe. Skyline Rotorua (24 min)
Adventure centre with a gondola, luge tracks, a high-adrenaline swing, zip-line & panoramic dining. Kuirau Park (17 min)
Nature park with geothermal foot baths, hot springs & a lake, plus picnic tables & a playground. | 
