Government Gardens

The Government Gardens spans 50 acres of landscaped green spaces, featuring Victorian architecture, ornamental gardens, natural geothermal features, and historic buildings.

The park grounds were gifted by Ngāti Whakaue tribe in the 1880s to develop thermal baths and gardens, transforming Rotorua into a prominent health destination.

The gardens include traditional Māori elements alongside Victorian design, with the Rotorua Museum building incorporating both colonial and indigenous architectural influences.

The park provides paved walking paths, accessible restrooms, multiple parking areas, and designated picnic spots near the Queens Drive entrance.

Natural steam vents and geothermal features emerge throughout the gardens, creating an unusual combination of cultivated landscapes and active thermal activity.

Location: Rotorua District

GPS coordinates: -38.13580,176.25800

Latest update: March 7, 2025 22:32