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How to get fromTwizel to Rotoruaby car, plane, bus, car ferry, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Twizel to Rotorua by car, plane, bus, car ferry, or taxi

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  1. Drive to Timaru, fly to Rotorua

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    1. Drive from Twizel to Timaru (TIU)car car
    2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane TIU - ROT
    7h 32m
    $147–670

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Twizel to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Rotoruabus bus
    24h 36m
    $279–435

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Twizel to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Rotoruacar car
    16h 17m
    $437–576

  4. Bus to Queenstown Airport, fly to Rotorua

    1. Take the bus from Twizel to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane ZQN - ROT
    9h 19m
    $231–873

  5. Bus to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Tauranga Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Twizel to Rollestonbus bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane CHC - TRG
    3. Take the taxi from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Rotoruataxi taxi
    9h 41m

  6. Bus to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Rotorua

    1. Take the bus from Twizel to Rollestonbus bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane CHC - ROT
    9h 52m

Twizel to Rotorua by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration24h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$279Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 973.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Twizel to Rotorua. However, you can drive to Timaru (TIU) airport, fly to Rotorua (ROT), walk to Rotorua Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Rotorua CBD - Arawa Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Twizel to Rotorua via Christchurch, Picton, Picton, Wellington, and Wellington - Central in around 24h 36m.

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