Rotorua Travel Guide: Your Geothermal Exploration in New Zealand's Sulphur City

Set on the Southern shores of Lake Rotorua, the namesake city of Rotorua is known for its geysers and natural hot springs. Highlighted with geothermal activity, the distinctive landscape of Rotorua is ideal to soak in the wellness and to just unwind. In addition to being the geothermal wonderland, Rotorua also has epic biking trails and provides an insight into the Maori culture and history.

Renowned for its geothermal activity and Maori culture, Rotorua is a town set on its namesake lake in the North Island. It is known specifically for its geysers, mud pools, and hot springs, where you can soak your worries away. Sitting within the Pacific Rim of Fire, you can marvel at its distinctive landscapes while getting your all-natural spa treatment! Experience all this and more with our New Zealand packages.

Getting in Rotorua

Rotorua doesn't have an international airport to get in and the closest international airport that you can get off at are Wellington, Auckland, and Christchurch. Alternatively, you can also drive to Rotorua from the cities of Coromendal, Paihio, Taupo, Whangre, and Hahei. From India, you can reach Rotorua by landing at Auckland International Airport. Find the information for Auckland below.

Getting out of Rotorua

From Rotorua, there are regular modes of transportation to the cities of New Castle, Sydney, Wollongong, Gold Coast, Logan City, Brisbane, and Canberra.

Public Transport in Rotorua

The bus service system in Rotorua is limited. They are all painted in Lime Green and are branded CityRide. The standard fare in these buses is $2.50 regardless of the distance of travel. They operate till 6 pm from Monday till Saturday and during the Sundays, they stop the services at 4 pm. Get a CityRide Card if you are planning to get around in bus often.

Taxi & Airport transfer in Rotorua

The compact Rotorua Airport serves the city of Rotorua well. There are regular buses that operate throughout the day, to and fro from the Rotorua Airport. Plus there are also Rotorua Taxis that offer excellent one-on-one customer service. From Business Class cars to Environmental friendly cars to Airport transfers, Rotorua taxis offer a varied range of services and the drivers are well-trained & friendly as well.

Transport & city passes in Rotorua

If you are planning to take a bus ride often in Rotorua, then it is recommended that you get a CityRide Card. You can preload the card with cash and get a 30% discount on the bus fares, bringing down the normal bus fare to $1.75 from $2.50.

Driving & Car rental in Rotorua

Car rental is a common thing in New Zealand and Rotorua is no different. From campervans to sedans to SUVs, there are plenty of options to choose from and the rental companies offer great deals. If you have already decided to explore New Zealand by car, then rent a car right at the airport.