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How to get fromRotorua to Rangitoto Islandby bus, ferry, train, taxi, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Rotorua to Rangitoto Island by bus, ferry, train, taxi, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Rotorua to Auckland - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 14 to Rangitoto Ferry Terminalferry ferry Rang
    5h 41m
    $50–116

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Rotorua to Hamilton - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Rotokauri to Puhinui Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 14 to Rangitoto Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 28m
    $79–137

  3. Taxi to Tauranga Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Rotorua to Tauranga-Airport-TRGtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane TRG - AKL
    3. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 14 to Rangitoto Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 38m
    $466–962

  4. Tour, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Rotorua to Aucklandshuttle bus Rotorua to Auckland via Taupo & Hamilton Gardens
    2. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 14 to Rangitoto Ferry Terminalferry ferry Rang
    12h 39m
    $295–359

  5. Bus, ferry via Papakura

    1. Take the bus from Rotorua to Papakurabus bus Auckland - Central - Rotorua / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 14 to Rangitoto Ferry Terminalferry ferry Rang
    6h 12m
    $56–125

  6. Fly from Rotorua, ferry

    1. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane ROT - AKL
    2. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 14 to Rangitoto Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 4m
    $163–605

Rotorua to Rangitoto Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Rotorua to Rangitoto Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 244.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Rotorua, New Zealand and Rangitoto Island, Auckland, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Rotorua to Rangitoto Island. However, you can take the bus to Auckland - Central, walk to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 14, then take the ferry to Rangitoto Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotorua to Rangitoto Ferry Terminal via Hamilton - Central, Opp 91 Bryce St, Hamilton, Rotokauri Transport Hub, Hamilton Rotokauri, Puhinui Train Station 1, Waitemata Train Station 1, and Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 14 in around 7h 28m.

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