SANCTARY MOUNTAIN - MAUNGATAUTARI ECOLOGICAL ISLAND
(11 kms from Karapiro). Surrounded by the world’s longest pest-proof fence, Sanctuary Mountain’s ancient forest offers a sanctuary for populations of many of our most endangered species – from birds to bats, frogs to reptiles, tuatara to giant weta.
Website: http://www.sanctuarymountain.co.nz/
ROTORUA
New Zealand's aclaimed Geothermal wonderland and home of Maori culture is only 72 km's away.
Website: http://www.rotoruanz.com/
GOLF
There are many golf courses within an easy drive the closest being Cambridge Golf Club only 9 kms up the road
Website: http://www.cambridgegolf.co.nz/
HOBBITTON
Where the block buster movie trilogy’s The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit were filmed is only 19 km away.
Website: http://www.hobbitontours.com/
LAKE TAUPO
World reknowned trout fishing and sceanic Huka Falls are only 118 km drive away thriough rural countryside, seep and cattle farms and forests.
Website: http://www.greatlaketaupo.com
HAMILTON GARDENS
Awarded the prestigious 'Garden of the Year' award in 2014 by the International Garden Tourism Newtork this beautiful gardens are only 33 km's away.
Website: http://www.hamiltongardens.co.nz/
WAITOMO CAVES
The world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves and black water rafting are only 76 kms away.
Website: http://www.waitomo.com/
TAURANGA
White sand beaches voted the best in the country by Trip Advisor , kiwifruit & avocado orchards and much much more.
Website: http://www.bayofplentynz.com/