By Road: There are three major state
highways (SH5, SH30, SH33) intersact with Rotorua. The region is 234
kilometres from Auckland and 457 kilometres from Wellington. Rotorua
is a key destination on the touring route known as the Thermal Explorer
Highway. Major coach companies are also there to provide daily
services to Rotorua.
By Air: Rotorua is just 40 minutes by
flight from Auckland, 75 minutes from Christchurch and 2 1/2 hours from
Queenstown. You can also fly to Rotorua from many provincial airports.
Most of the major attractions around Rotorua are within a few kilometres of
the city - so drive yourself! All the major hotels are also within walking
distance of Rotorua's city centre.
Shuttle services (free or nominal cost), taxis and a good city bus service
are also available if you prefer not to drive. As well, independent tour
operators are willing to take you to wherever you want to go. The surf
beaches of Waihi, Mt Maunganui and Ohope; the National Parks of Tongariro and
Urewera; Lake Taupo; and the cities of Hamilton, Tauranga, Taupo and Whakatane
are within a 150 kilometre radius (two hours drive).
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