Hemo Gorge Roundabout Sculpture: A Gateway to Rotorua's Artistic Spirit

Getting There

• Walking

  Start at the Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre located at 1167 Fenton Street. Head south on Fenton Street towards the intersection with Victoria Street. Turn right onto Victoria Street and continue until you reach the intersection with Pukuatua Street. Turn left onto Pukuatua Street and walk straight until you arrive at the bus stop. From here, take the bus heading toward Tihiotonga. Once at Tihiotonga, get off at the nearest stop to Mokoia Drive. Walk along Mokoia Drive, and in approximately 10 minutes, you will reach the Hemo Gorge Roundabout sculpture located at Mokoia Drive, Tihiotonga, Rotorua 3015.

• Public Transport

  Begin at the Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre at 1167 Fenton Street. Purchase a bus ticket for the route heading towards Tihiotonga. Board the bus at the stop outside the i-SITE. The bus will take you along Fenton Street, passing the main attractions. Stay on the bus until you reach the stop for Tihiotonga. Once you disembark, follow Mokoia Drive on foot for about 10 minutes, and you will arrive at the Hemo Gorge Roundabout sculpture.

• Bicycle

  Rent a bicycle from one of the local bike rental shops near the Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre. Start your ride heading south on Fenton Street. Merge onto Victoria Street and continue until you reach Pukuatua Street. Turn left onto Pukuatua Street, and then take the right onto Mokoia Drive. Cycle along Mokoia Drive for approximately 20 minutes, and you will see the Hemo Gorge Roundabout sculpture on your right side as you approach the roundabout.