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How to get fromRotorua to Whakaari / White Islandby bus or unknown

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There are 2 ways to get from Rotorua to Whakaari / White Island by bus or unknown

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  1. Bus, travel via Whakatāne

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    1. Take the bus from Rotorua to Whakatanebus bus Auckland - Central - Gisborne
    2. Walk from Whakatane to Whakaari / White Islandunknown unknown
    2h 29m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Rotorua to Edgecumbebus bus Auckland - Central - Gisborne
    2. Walk from Edgecumbe to Whakaari / White Islandunknown unknown
    2h 15m

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Map of how to get from Rotorua to Whakaari / White Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 144.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Rotorua, New Zealand and Whakaari / White Island, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Rotorua to Whakaari / White Island. However, you can take the bus to Whakatane then travel to Whakaari / White Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotorua to Whakaari / White Island via Edgecumbe in around 2h 15m.

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