Somersal is centrally situated and ideal as a base for a large range of one day and longer trips. Here are just some of the well known and hidden treasures within a few hours drive of Pirongia.

• Thames
• Raglan
• Kawhia
• Hamilton
• Cambridge
• Matamata
• Tauranga
• Te Awamutu
• Otorohanga
• Waitomo Caves
• Rotorua
• Taupo
• National Park