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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per adult

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![Waikato River: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4564345/416b58ea-5e5e-48f4-9500-e1947c7ed019.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Waikato River: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise

1h

Free cancellation available

CA $118

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/waikato-river-1-hour-ecological-river-cruise.a4564345.activity-details?&rid=6108084&location=Government+Gardens&swp=off)

![Hot Pools Kayak & Evening Barbecue](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4772525/e6fe0e26-a62d-4126-a9ed-4289652c6091.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Hot Pools Kayak & Evening Barbecue

6h 30m

Free cancellation available

CA $175

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/hot-pools-kayak-evening-barbecue.a4772525.activity-details?&rid=6108084&location=Government+Gardens&swp=off)

![Cambridge: Waikato River 45-Minute Extreme Jet Boat Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4527786/7efbd80c-3528-4358-a5ae-ea09aa4c75d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Cambridge: Waikato River 45-Minute Extreme Jet Boat Ride

45m

10/10

1 review

Free cancellation available

CA $118

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cambridge-waikato-river-45-minute-extreme-jet-boat-ride.a4527786.activity-details?&rid=6108084&location=Government+Gardens&swp=off)

![Epic Tandem Kayak Tour down the Kaituna River Waterfalls](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47940245/f1c12f90-9c73-4789-b70f-ecbb89a39abd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Epic Tandem Kayak Tour down the Kaituna River Waterfalls

2h

Free cancellation available

CA $238

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/epic-tandem-kayak-tour-down-the-kaituna-river-waterfalls.a47940245.activity-details?&rid=6108084&location=Government+Gardens&swp=off)

![Rotorua: Kaituna Rafting & Mt. Tarawera Hiking Combo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4579385/3a53a813-5220-446f-9c67-f318cb23a94a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Rotorua: Kaituna Rafting & Mt. Tarawera Hiking Combo

9h

10/10

1 review

Free cancellation available

CA $268

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rotorua-kaituna-rafting-mt-tarawera-hiking-combo.a4579385.activity-details?&rid=6108084&location=Government+Gardens&swp=off)

### Spa & wellness

[See all 10 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6108084&location=Government+Gardens&filter.categories=SpaWellness)

![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

10/10

2 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)

![Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa Restorative Journey (2hrs)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49601658/239404d5-172e-4007-9ca2-56e0f5e71760.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

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

2h

Free cancellation available

CA $140

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/wai-ariki-hot-springs-and-spa-restorative-journey-2hrs.a49601658.activity-details?&rid=6108084&location=Government+Gardens&swp=off)

![Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4583264/48fcc274-51f8-49c1-9f9c-a23e8096911a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+

8.4/10

6 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $40

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/geothermal-mineral-baths-experience-pavilion-pools-for-12.a4583264.activity-details?&rid=6108084&location=Government+Gardens&swp=off)

![Massage and Wellness](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/898754/c2effaa2-41b2-4c5e-a612-5a7e189fed7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Massage and Wellness

1h

Free cancellation available

CA $82

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/massage-and-wellness.a898754.activity-details?&rid=6108084&location=Government+Gardens&swp=off)

![Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4756595/e58f0a1e-af7b-45bc-bdf3-21b099916b0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Rotorua: Secret Spot Hot Tubs

45m

10/10

1 review

Free cancellation available

CA $36

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rotorua-secret-spot-hot-tubs.a4756595.activity-details?&rid=6108084&location=Government+Gardens&swp=off)

![Geothermal and Freshwater Combo Family Pools in New Zealand](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47626766/65192492-d0c7-4f30-8f63-d2c749129cb3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Geothermal and Freshwater Combo Family Pools in New Zealand

3h

Free cancellation available

CA $25

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/geothermal-and-freshwater-combo-family-pools-in-new-zealand.a47626766.activity-details?&rid=6108084&location=Government+Gardens&swp=off)

![Rotorua: Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa - Restorative Journey](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49576120/0d971795-388d-4010-a347-454f19783112.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Rotorua: Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa - Restorative Journey

2h

10/10

1 review

Free cancellation available

CA $140

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)

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

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

10/10

2 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $64

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rotorua-lake-deluxe-lake-spa-geothermal-hot-spring-swimming.a4762882.activity-details?&rid=6108084&location=Government+Gardens&swp=off)

![Crater Lakes Scenic Flight with Natural Hot Pool Swimming by Floatplane](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4948728/185ca125-7a1b-437d-8f07-19c336262610.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Crater Lakes Scenic Flight with Natural Hot Pool Swimming by Floatplane

2h

Free cancellation available

CA $405

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/crater-lakes-scenic-flight-with-natural-hot-pool-swimming-by-floatplane-tour-2ah.a4948728.activity-details?&rid=6108084&location=Government+Gardens&swp=off)

![Katoa Jet Boat & Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4438117/bf45d511-ba3c-4a0c-af56-b5c337a80bd1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Katoa Jet Boat & Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools

2h 30m

Free cancellation available

CA $143

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)

### Popular places to visit

![Tamaki Maori Village](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/df3c8a9ce9b3dbda88a9c12df0deacae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Tamaki Maori Village

4.5/5(10 reviews)

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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/113000/113304-Rotorua.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Polynesian Spa

4.5/5(10 reviews)

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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/113000/113306-Rotorua.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Eat Street

4.5/5(11 reviews)

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

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

![Sulphur Point](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/717f1b00c917e8c3125770acf6e92ecf.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 relaxing area. 

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

![Tamatekapua Meeting House](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/179000/179746-Tamatekapua-Meeting-House.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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/179000/179032-North-Island.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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## Best Lodging Options Near Government Gardens

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### 

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

1270 Hinemaru Street Rotorua 

[](https://expedia.ca/Rotorua-Hotels-Millennium-Hotel-Rotorua.h14866.Hotel-Information)

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### 

Pullman Rotorua

1135 Arawa St Rotorua 

[](https://expedia.ca/Rotorua-Hotels-Pullman-Rotorua.h42400473.Hotel-Information)

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### 

Rydges Rotorua

10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa Rotorua Bay of Plenty

[](https://expedia.ca/Rotorua-Hotels-Rydges-Rotorua.h329597.Hotel-Information)

![Novotel Rotorua Lakeside](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54900/54871/701fde60_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

9-11 Tutanekai St Rotorua 

[](https://expedia.ca/Rotorua-Hotels-Novotel-Rotorua-Lakeside.h54871.Hotel-Information)

![Sudima Lake Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519300/519220/a61f4e6a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Sudima Lake Rotorua

1000 Eruera Street Rotorua 

[](https://expedia.ca/Rotorua-Hotels-Sudima-Lake-Rotorua.h519220.Hotel-Information)

![Prince's Gate Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5900/5826/c311bd06_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Prince's Gate Hotel

1057 Arawa Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty

[](https://expedia.ca/Rotorua-Hotels-Princes-Gate-Hotel.h5826.Hotel-Information)

![ibis Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1140000/1131300/1131218/96a798ac_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

ibis Rotorua

Lake End Rangiuru Street Rotorua 

[](https://expedia.ca/Rotorua-Hotels-Ibis-Rotorua.h1131218.Hotel-Information)

![Arawa Park Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69600/69569/96446156_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Arawa Park Hotel

272 Fenton St Rotorua 

[](https://expedia.ca/Rotorua-Hotels-Rydges-Rotorua.h69569.Hotel-Information)

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### 

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

237 Fenton Street Rotorua 

[](https://expedia.ca/Rotorua-Hotels-Jet-Park-Hotel-Rotorua.h2056657.Hotel-Information)

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