With some terrific day trip options available in the surrounding area, having your own car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to enjoy all that Waitomo Caves, 35 miles away, has to offer. See the best sights starting with Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Altura Gardens & Wildlife Park and Aranui Cave. Located 40 miles away, Waihi is another popular destination. If you swing by, make sure you check out Owharoa Falls, Waihi Waterlily Gardens and Orokawa Bay.