A $25 million boost for Cycle Trail Funding in the regions is an opportunity for Rotorua and the council would be looking to lodge at least one proposal for funding, according to the district's deputy mayor.
The investment, announced by Prime Minister John Key on Sunday, is part of a $45 million tourism package in Budget 2016 to further support tourism's contribution to economic and job growth in regions across New Zealand.
Rotorua deputy mayor Dave Donaldson told the Rotorua Daily Post the Rotorua Lakes Council "definitely have our eye on the opportunity".
"We are looking to lodge one, if not more, proposals to secure that funding."
Mr Donaldson said ideas were coming to the fore all the time.