The world renowned Waitomo Caves are right on our doorstep – only a 12 minute drive away. Here you can visit the Glowworm Cave, abseil into the Lost World, experience Blackwater Rafting, among many other activities. We are approximately 2 hours drive to Auckland airport, Mt Maunganui and Rotorua 1.5 hours to Taupo and Mt Ruapehu ( Tongariro National Park ) 1 hour to the West Coast ( Kawhia, Marakopa and Mokau ) Things to do include Waitomo = Caves (including Glowworm), Black Water Rafting, Bush Walks, Lost Word Abseil, Mangapohue Natural Bridge, Marakopa Falls, Barry Blacks Kiwi Culture Show and much more Pureora = Timber Cycle trail and many Bush Walks including Mt Pureora Otorohanga = Kiwiana Display Gallery, Kiwi House and Native Bird Park Piopio = Fat Pigeon Cafe, Hobbitons Hairy Feet, Mangaotaki Road drive and the Waitanguru Falls Te Kuiti = The Shearing Capital of the World, Boscos Cafe, Stoked Eatery, Brook park (walking and mountain bike track) Mangakewa Gorge Scenic Reserve walks and swimming in the summer Mokau = Swimming in the sea, Black sand, Mokau River Cruise Others = New Zealands Te Araroa Walkway passes within 400 metres of the Loft (rest those feet) 2 Golf Courses within 15 minutes drive Scenic Drives to the West Coast and The Forgotten Highway Special conditions: Smoking outside only Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);