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How to get fromSydney to Rotoruaby plane, taxi, bus, or towncar

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There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Rotorua by plane, taxi, bus, or towncar

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  1. Fly to Tauranga Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane SYD - TRG
    2. Take the taxi from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Rotoruataxi taxi
    8h
    $502–1,187

  2. Fly to Rotorua

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane SYD - ROT
    8h 42m
    $204–832

  3. Fly to Auckland, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane SYD - AKL
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Rotoruabus bus
    10h 34m
    $339–754

  4. Fly to Taupo, towncar

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Taupo (TUO)plane plane SYD - TUO
    2. Take a town car from Taupo Airport to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    3. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Rotoruatowncar towncar
    11h 18m
    $537–1,152

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration6h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sydney to Rotorua.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,368.6 km
  • Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Rotorua, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rotorua (ROT) 5 times a day.

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