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How to get fromRotorua to Lake Ōkatainaby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Rotorua to Lake Ōkataina by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 10 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rotorua Central Mall - South to Te Ngae Road - Fronting No.626bus bus 10
    2. Take the taxi from Te Ngae Road - Fronting No.626 to Lake Ōkatainataxi taxi
    33 min
    $113–134

  2. Drive 31.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rotorua to Lake Ōkatainacar car 31.2 km
    32 min
    $9–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rotorua to Lake Ōkatainataxi taxi 31.2 km
    32 min
    $140–170

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  • Distance: 31.2 km
  • Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between Rotorua, New Zealand and Lake Ōkataina, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Rotorua to Lake Ōkataina. However, you can take the line 10 bus to Te Ngae Road - Fronting No.626 then take the taxi to Lake Ōkataina. Alternatively, you can drive from Rotorua to Lake Ōkataina in around 32 min.

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