How to travel from Rotorua to Whitianga, New Zealand
The distance between Rotorua and Whitianga is around 176km (110 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 1h 25m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Rotorua to Whitianga by taxi, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Whitianga → Rotorua if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi and Plane
Take a taxi to Tauranga Airport then fly from Tauranga Airport to Whitianga Airport.
- Duration1h 25m
- Flight time30min
- Typical costNZ$435($265)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rotorua and Whitianga
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Rotorua to Whitianga by taxi, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around NZ$230 ($140) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$435 ($265).
The distance between Rotorua and Whitianga is around 176km (110 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 153km (95 miles)
It takes around 1h 25m to get from Rotorua and Whitianga by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rotorua to Whitianga is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx NZ$435 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Rotorua and Whitianga, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around NZ$230 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Rotorua and Whitianga. We recommend that you take a taxi to Tauranga Airport then fly from Tauranga Airport to Whitianga Airport. instead which will take 1h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Rotorua and Whitianga. We recommend that you take a taxi to Tauranga Airport then fly from Tauranga Airport to Whitianga Airport. instead which will take 1h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rotorua to Whitianga. We recommend that you take a taxi to Tauranga Airport then fly from Tauranga Airport to Whitianga Airport. instead which will take 1h 25m.
The closest major airport to Whitianga is Auckland Airport (AKL) (AKL) which is approximately 84km (52 miles) from Whitianga. Tauranga City Airport (TRG) (TRG) and Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) (HLZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Rotorua and Whitianga. The distance is around 233km (145 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rotorua to Whitianga is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around NZ$435 ($265).
Compare travel optionsbetween Rotorua and Whitianga
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi and Plane + 1 similar | 1h 25m | NZ$435($265) | once daily | 176km (110 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 2hrs | NZ$230($140) | once daily | 187km (116 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | NZ$65($40) | on demand | 233km (145 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Rotorua and Whitianga
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Airports near Whitianga
The following major airports near Whitianga offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Auckland Airport (AKL)
- Distance
- 84km (52 miles) from Whitianga
Tauranga City Airport (TRG)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Whitianga
Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)
- Distance
- 119km (74 miles) from Whitianga