relaxed studios feature free wi-fi, kitchenettes and seating areas, plus flat-screen tvs with cable, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. amenities include an open-air, traditional japanese-style hot spring bath surrounded by rocks. this casual hotel in a leafy residential area is 2 km from the rotorua museum, 5 km from rainbow springs nature park and 10 km from farm tours at the agrodome. . upgraded 1-bedroom apartments add sofabeds. there are also 2 private, indoor hot spring baths. an airport shuttle is provided (fee) Tauranga Airport 1 hr 1
Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village (8 min) Cultural attraction with Maori dance performances, a traditional feast & geothermal features. Polynesian Spa (14 min) Lakeside day spa including a family area, adult-only & private pools, therapies & a on-site cafe. Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest (8 min) Scenic redwood forest with trails for walking, biking & horse-riding, with toilet facilities. Government Gardens (10 min) Popular waterfront park with a geothermal bathhouse & museum with Tudor-style architecture. Pohutu Geyser (7 min) New Zealand's largest geyser, with many daily eruptions, set in a geopark with viewing decks. Kuirau Park (12 min) Nature park with geothermal foot baths, hot springs & a lake, plus picnic tables & a playground. Rainbow Springs Nature Park (8 min) Opened in 1932, this compact zoo with a cafe offers a kiwi hatchery & interactive animal encounters. Skyline Luge Rotorua (9 min) Outdoor amusement park with an aerial gondola to downhill luge-cart trails & other activities. Te Puia (5 min) Maori cultural center at a geothermal preserve with a dramatic geyser & crafts institute. Mitai Maori Village (8 min) Traditional Maori village offering a guided bush walk, cultural performances & a ground-cooked meal. Lake Rotorua / Te Rotorua nui ā Kahumatamomoe (14 min) Lake, hot spring, geyser, and volcano Rotorua Museum / Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa (5 min) Guided tours of these historic gardens leave at 11 AM & 2 PM daily, plus a 1 PM tour on weekends. Redwoods Treewalk (7 min) Recreational walk featuring 23 suspension bridges through 115-year-old redwood trees. Rotorua Canopy Tours (9 min) Adventure course featuring zip lines, swing bridges & treetop platforms in an ancient forest. Skyline Rotorua (9 min) Adventure centre with a gondola, luge tracks, a high-adrenaline swing, zip-line & panoramic dining. |