How to travel from Whitianga to Rotorua, New Zealand
The distance between Whitianga and Rotorua is around 176km (110 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 1h 25m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Whitianga to Rotorua by plane, taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Rotorua → Whitianga if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Taxi
Fly from Whitianga Airport to Tauranga Airport then take a taxi to Rotorua.
- Duration1h 25m
- Flight time30min
- Typical costNZ$455($280)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Whitianga and Rotorua
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Whitianga to Rotorua by plane, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around NZ$235 ($145) and will take around 1h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$455 ($280).
The distance between Whitianga and Rotorua 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 Whitianga and Rotorua by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Whitianga to Rotorua is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx NZ$455 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Whitianga and Rotorua, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$235 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Whitianga and Rotorua. We recommend that you fly from Whitianga Airport to Tauranga Airport then take a taxi to Rotorua. instead which will take 1h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Whitianga and Rotorua. We recommend that you fly from Whitianga Airport to Tauranga Airport then take a taxi to Rotorua. instead which will take 1h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Whitianga to Rotorua. We recommend that you fly from Whitianga Airport to Tauranga Airport then take a taxi to Rotorua. instead which will take 1h 25m.
The closest major airport to Rotorua is Rotorua International Airport (ROT) (ROT) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Rotorua. Tauranga City Airport (TRG) (TRG) and Taupo Airport (TUO) (TUO) 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 Whitianga and Rotorua. 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 Whitianga to Rotorua is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around NZ$455 ($280).
Compare travel optionsbetween Whitianga and Rotorua
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Taxi + 1 similar | 1h 25m | NZ$455($280) | once daily | 176km (110 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 1h 60m | NZ$235($145) | once daily | 186km (115 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | NZ$65($40) | on demand | 233km (145 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Whitianga and Rotorua
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Airlines
Sunair
Airports near Rotorua
The following major airports near Rotorua offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Rotorua International Airport (ROT)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Rotorua
Tauranga City Airport (TRG)
- Distance
- 52km (32 miles) from Rotorua
Taupo Airport (TUO)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Rotorua