Head to the friendly city of Ruato
The lake, hot springs and forests display a scene truly unique to Ruato. Travellers appreciate the spas in this welcoming city. Many rental homes come with outdoor spaces, separate dining areas and full kitchens, perfect if you want to enjoy some home-cooked meals.
Activities and attractions in Ruato
Are you looking for things to do in the area? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and check out everything that makes Ruato a fun place to get away to. These are some of the most popular attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools (3 mi / 4.9 km)
- Springfield Golf Club (12.6 mi / 20.3 km)
- Hamurana Golf Course (9.8 mi / 15.8 km)
- Government Gardens Golf (10.7 mi / 17.3 km)
- Racing Rotorua (11.5 mi / 18.4 km)
- Waimangu Cauldron (11.7 mi / 18.8 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Ruato
Travellers enjoy Ruato for its lakeside setting and hot springs. Whether you're an active traveller or just want to appreciate the scenery, Ruato is a great place to spend some time outside. These are some of the area's noteworthy features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Lake Rotoiti (1.7 mi / 2.8 km)
- Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa (3.9 mi / 6.3 km)
- Lake Rotorua (8.8 mi / 14.2 km)
- Lake Tarawera (9.7 mi / 15.6 km)
- Polynesian Spa (10.9 mi / 17.6 km)
- Lake Tikitapu (11 mi / 17.6 km)
How to get to and around Ruato
Fly into Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional), the closest airport, located 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from the city centre. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you can also fly into Whakatane (WHK), which is 28 mi (45.1 km) away.