r perfect guide to Rotorua’s iconic Government Gardens

📍 Government Gardens & Rotorua Museum 🏛️ Historic Landmark: ✔ Postcard-Perfect: The stunning Tudor-style Rotorua Museum (built in 1908 as a thermal spa bathhouse) sits amid manicured lawns—a photographer’s dream! 📸 ✔ NZ Heritage Site: Now a museum (closed for seismic strengthening), but the exterior alone is worth the visit. 🌋 Geothermal Sights: ✔ Steam Vents & Sulfur Pools bubble right beside the gardens—free to explore! Follow the boardwalk for safe viewing. ♨️ Polynesian Spa (Next Door!) ✔ World-Famous Hot Springs: Soak in mineral-rich pools with lake views—perfect after sightseeing! ℹ️ Visitor Tips 🚗 Parking: Plenty of free spots near the gardens. 🚶 Walkable: Easy 5-min stroll to geothermal areas & the spa. ⏳ Time Needed: 1-2 hours (longer if soaking at Polynesian Spa). #RotoruaMustSee #NZHeritage #ThermalWonders #TravelNZ 🌏✨