Why go
- City in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.
- Known for Pōhutu Geyser.
- 2 curated must-see attractions on record, including Mount Tarawere.
- Served by Tokoroa Airfield (TKZ).
History
Rotorua is a city in the Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island, situated on the southern shores of Lake Rotorua, from which it takes its name. It is the seat of the Rotorua Lakes District, a territorial authority encompassing Rotorua and several other nearby towns. It has an estimated resident population of 58,500, making it the country's 13th largest urban area, and the Bay of Plenty's second-largest urban area behind Tauranga.
Must-see attractions
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 3 direct destinations
- Air New Zealand NZ (Dash 8-300, BEH, ATR 72) · 3 routes: Auckland*, Christchurch*, Wellington*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Milder and quieter, with better value.
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Tokoroa Airfield (TKZ); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ROT has direct flights to 3 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Katoa Jet Dock, 1.8 km); routes include Landing to Hot Water Beach Watertaxi.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Rotorua, New Zealand. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.