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How to get fromRotorua to Motutereby bus, taxi, car, shuttle, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Rotorua to Motutere by bus, taxi, car, shuttle, or ferry

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rotorua to Taurangabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tauranga to Thamesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Thames to Motuteretaxi taxi
    5h 23m

  2. Drive 212.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rotorua to Motuterecar car 212.8 km
    2h 51m
    $62–89

  3. Tour, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Rotorua to Aucklandshuttle bus Rotorua to Auckland via Taupo & Hamilton Gardens
    2. Take the ferry from Viaduct Harbour to Hannaford's Wharfferry ferry Auckland to Coromandel
    14h 53m
    $355–599

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Rotorua to Auckland - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Viaduct Harbour to Hannaford's Wharfferry ferry Auckland to Coromandel
    7h 52m
    $110–356

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rotorua to Motutere.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 258.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Rotorua, New Zealand and Motutere, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Rotorua to Motutere. However, you can take the bus to Tauranga, take the bus to Thames, then take the taxi to Motutere. Alternatively, you can drive from Rotorua to Motutere in around 2h 51m.

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