Getting to Rotorua
Air
Rotorua International Airport has daily domestic links through Air New Zealand and Sun Air. The airport is located 8km from the central city.
Bus, shuttle and taxi services provide transport to and from the airport. Rental car companies are based in the terminal building and a public car park accommodates short and long term parking.
Road
Located in the central North Island, Rotorua is a 3 hour, 234km drive from Auckland, and a 6.5hour, 457km drive from Wellington. Find out more travel times and distances from Rotorua.
Want the latest information on road networks in and around the central North Island? Check out the up-to-date information on highway conditions, and view our real-time traffic webcams.
A range of intercity bus and shuttle services are available. Contact your nearest i-Site (external link) for bus and shuttle service availability and bookings.
Rail
There is no passenger rail service for Rotorua.
Getting around Rotorua
Walking, cycling and taking the bus are all options for getting around Rotorua.
Visitors taking the self-drive option can go to Automobile Association of New Zealand for access to Rotorua road maps. These maps also have information on parking options and bus stops around Rotorua.
