Title: Government Gardens in Rotorua - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca

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# Government Gardens Tours and Activities

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## Visit Government Gardens

Activities

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#### Admire pretty roses and exquisite sculptures, relax at luxurious spas and discover the region’s remarkable history.

The well-kept lawns of Government Gardens house two spas and a museum as well as facilities for croquet and cricket. Find out more about the Maori culture of Rotorua and learn about the brutal volcanic eruption that rocked the region. Lie in the sun beside fragrant flowerbeds and submerge yourself in idyllic geothermal pools.

Gifted to the crown by the local Ngati Whakaue tribe during the late 1800s, this land has been fully utilised and is now home to a range of different facilities. Once an area of scrubland, the gardens have been replanted however, you can still see Japanese firs and a weeping Californian redwood that have been here since the 19th century. Survey the newer additions of beds of bright roses, azaleas and perfectly landscaped lawns. Bring a football to kick around on the grass or just sit and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

Look around the Rotorua Museum, which occupies an attractive Tudor-style building in the centre of the park. The museum contains exhibitions that pay tribute to the beliefs and skills of the area’s Maori population. Inspect intricate wood carvings and view old utensils used by tribespeople to hunt and eat. The museum also screens an interesting 20-minute film that documents the events of the Mount Tarawera eruption, showing how it decimated lives and destroyed the fabled Pink and White Terraces.

The museum started as a bathhouse and several bathing establishments can still be found in the gardens just a short stroll away. Step inside the ornate Mediterranean-style Blue Baths and choose from three heated pools or head to the waterfront Polynesian Spa where you can soak in the solitude of private baths and take in panoramic views of Lake Rotorua. The complex also has a family pool with a shallow toddlers’ area as well as a slide.

The Government Gardens are on the east side of town. The spas and the museum are open daily and both charge admission fees. Entrance to the gardens, however, is free.

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Free cancellation available

CA $52

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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![Rotorua: 6 Ziplines, Swing-Bridges & Wildlife Encounters](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4850799/029c6e91-e473-4a71-b674-1495d56ed3c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Rotorua: 6 Ziplines, Swing-Bridges & Wildlife Encounters

2h 30m+

10/10

136 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $160

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/null.a4850799.activity-details?&rid=6108084&location=Government+Gardens&swp=off)

![Rotorua: Mount Tarawera Volcanic Crater Half-Day Guided Walk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4760005/8e47cd75-bf23-436e-a26d-c7cb728a1fcc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Rotorua: Mount Tarawera Volcanic Crater Half-Day Guided Walk

4h 30m

9.4/10

37 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $160

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rotorua-mount-tarawera-volcanic-crater-half-day-guided-walk.a4760005.activity-details?&rid=6108084&location=Government+Gardens&swp=off)

![From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4751487/2effd693-343e-47d1-a32b-1d183bf68f97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### From Tauranga: Skydive over Mount Maunganui

1h 30m

10/10

25 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $430

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-tauranga-skydive-over-mount-maunganui.a4751487.activity-details?&rid=6108084&location=Government+Gardens&swp=off)

![Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45272575/ac557a98-c9aa-4add-88cd-266ff7fbf144.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour

3h

10/10

143 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $100

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/nocturnal-adventure-glow-worm-tour.a45272575.activity-details?&rid=6108084&location=Government+Gardens&swp=off)

![Rotorua Off-Road 4x4 Buggy Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/721366/54c6c863-85d4-43dc-a665-72e206de7dd9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Rotorua Off-Road 4x4 Buggy Adventure

2h

10/10

3 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $80

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/off-road-4x4-buggy-adventure-from-rotorua.a721366.activity-details?&rid=6108084&location=Government+Gardens&swp=off)

### Spa & wellness

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![Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1306413/5be4b3bc-1bd0-4a9a-bf23-02649fa99ab3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas

1h

9.4/10

102 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $72

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/hells-gate-mud-bath-spas.a1306413.activity-details?&rid=6108084&location=Government+Gardens&swp=off)

![Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Pavilion Hot Pool Swimming (12+ yrs)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4583264/48fcc274-51f8-49c1-9f9c-a23e8096911a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Pavilion Hot Pool Swimming (12+ yrs)

8.8/10

85 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $40

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs

45m

9.6/10

94 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $36

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa Restorative Journey (2hrs)

2h

10/10

7 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $141

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Rotorua: Lakefront Hot Springs & Spa - Luxury Māori Wellness

2h

10/10

11 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $141

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rotorua-wai-ariki-hot-springs-and-spa-restorative-journey.a49576120.activity-details?&rid=6108084&location=Government+Gardens&swp=off)

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### Taupo: Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave Entry Ticket

9.6/10

25 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $46

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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![Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Swimming](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4762882/b85d715c-40e0-41f4-8347-f795a5af735b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Swimming

9.2/10

83 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $64

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Katoa Jet Boat & Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools

2h 30m

10/10

1 Viator review

Free cancellation available

CA $144

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/katoa-jet-boat-lake-rotoiti-hot-pools.a4438117.activity-details?&rid=6108084&location=Government+Gardens&swp=off)

![Rotorua: Lake Tarawera, Redwoods & Hot Tubs Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51972971/3d918c76-0f86-455e-bef0-9c03e8aab013.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Rotorua: Lake Tarawera, Redwoods & Hot Tubs Tour

7h

10/10

2 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $216

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rotorua-lake-tarawera-redwoods-hot-tubs-tour.a51972971.activity-details?&rid=6108084&location=Government+Gardens&swp=off)

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### Tauranga: Wai-o-Tapu with Redwood Forest Walk or Forest Spa

8h

10/10

4 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $269

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Popular places to visit

![This show was awesome! After the initiation you are welcomed into the village and go threw different stations learning about the culture and then you get a performance show and dinner. Definitely recommend and reservations book way out, so book early! And tip: ask for Mark to be your driver... Seriously I can't remember the last time I laughed so hard](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048125/db969533-3267-4563-b042-8d58fe787fa7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Tamaki Maori Village

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Tamaki Maori Village during your trip to Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Tamaki-Maori-Village-Rotorua.d6219581.Vacation-Attraction)

![Polynesian Spa which includes a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108090/3fdedc2c-cbab-4061-ab5c-3f9f8a29a73e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Polynesian Spa

Set among the serene Government Gardens on the shores of Lake Rotorua, these hot pools are an idyllic place to relax and unwind.

[](https://expedia.ca/Polynesian-Spa-Rotorua.d6108090.Vacation-Attraction)

![Rotorua featuring night scenes and markets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635754896551/a157f57e-fa78-46ea-828f-8c88fb250f81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Eat Street

During your trip to Rotorua, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Eat Street. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Eat-Street-Rotorua.d553248635754896551.Vacation-Attraction)

![Beautiful views around Sulphir point](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048125/7802f3d6-b507-4660-a7f9-84777523618b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Sulphur Point

You can learn about the history of Rotorua with a stop at Sulphur Point. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Sulphur-Point-Rotorua.d553248621562625414.Vacation-Attraction)

![Tamatekapua Meeting House](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108096/03ff249a-5d22-4b62-8f78-0eaa9cd863d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Tama-te-Kapua Meeting House

See where British royalty met with Māori leaders in this traditional village of Ohinemutu as you visit this historic meetinghouse.

[](https://expedia.ca/Tama-Te-Kapua-Meeting-House-Ohinemutu.d6108096.Vacation-Attraction)

![St. Faith\'s Anglican Church showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108098/635e6320-9f01-4183-be22-1041187b276f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### St. Faith's Anglican Church

At the heart of the traditional Māori village of Ohinemutu you’ll discover a small wooden church adorned with intricate carvings.

[](https://expedia.ca/St-Faiths-Anglican-Church-Ohinemutu.d6108098.Vacation-Attraction)

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Millennium Hotel Rotorua

1270 Hinemaru Street Rotorua 

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1135 Arawa St Rotorua 

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Sudima Lake Rotorua

1000 Eruera Street Rotorua 

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9-11 Tutanekai St Rotorua 

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Lake End Rangiuru Street Rotorua 

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Prince's Gate Hotel

1057 Arawa Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty

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JetPark Hotel Rotorua

237 Fenton Street Rotorua 

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Ambassador Thermal Motel

Cnr Whakaue & Hinemaru Streets Rotorua 

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