Attractions
Waipa State Mill Road, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, New Zealand
Whakarewarewa Forest
Whakarewarewa Forest, also known as the Redwoods, is a mecca for mountain bikers, with more than 180km of trails winding their way through native and exotic forest.
Hemo Road, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, New Zealand
Te Puia Thermal Area
Discover one of New Zealand’s most magnificent geothermal wonderlands and Māori cultural centres.
For generations, Te Puia has welcomed manuhiri (visitors) from all over the world to explore the magic hidden within Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley.
Hinemaru Street, Rotorua, New Zealand
Government Gardens
Government Gardens is a beautiful public park situated along the edge of Lake Rotorua and just minutes from Smoke Lake Lodge.
Government Gardens is one of Rotorua’s historic landmarks and most popular tourism destinations. The Tudor-style Bath House was built onsite and opened in 1908, and is noted as the first major investment in the New Zealand tourism industry by the government. It now houses the Rotorua Museum and art gallery
Kuirau Park Ranolf Street, Rotorua, New Zealand
Kuirau Park
Kuirau Park is free to visit and located within an easy walk from Smoke Lake, just off Pukuatua and Ranolf streets. Parking is also free.
Several walkways take you through the park to see the crater lake, mud pools, hot springs, and a free thermal foot bath, all set in a beautifully manicured setting dotted with flower beds and native flora.