Rotorua
New Zealand · Bay of Plenty Region
Rotorua is a city in the Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island, situated on the southern shores of Lake Rotorua, from which it takes its name. It is the seat of the Rotorua Lakes District, a territorial authority encompassing Rotorua and several other nearby towns. It has an estimated resident population of 58,500, making it the country's 13th largest urban area, and the Bay of Plenty's second-largest urban area behind Tauranga.
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Things to do in Rotorua
- Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua · 3 h · from $101.67 · 4.6/5 (1,468 reviews)
- Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū · 3 h · from $164.71 · 4.8/5 (1,720 reviews)
- Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton · 7 h · from $186.86 · 4.5/5 (606 reviews)
- Rotorua Rafting: Kaituna River White Water Rafting & Free Sauna · 2 h 30 min · from $76.68 · 5.0/5 (2,183 reviews)
- Glow Worm Kayak Tour · 3 h · from $127.79 · 4.8/5 (406 reviews)
- Rotorua Canopy Tours: 2.5Hour Native Forest Zipline Adventure · 2 h 30 min · from $118.71 · 5.0/5 (4,702 reviews)
Weather by month in Rotorua
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30.1°C | 7.3°C | 72 mm |
| Feb | 31.4°C | 7.8°C | 73 mm |
| Mar | 28.4°C | 6.2°C | 80 mm |
| Apr | 24.8°C | 4°C | 104 mm |
| May | 20.9°C | 0.6°C | 103 mm |
| Jun | 17.2°C | -0.5°C | 113 mm |
| Jul | 15.1°C | -0.7°C | 113 mm |
| Aug | 16.9°C | -0.7°C | 98 mm |
| Sep | 18.8°C | 1°C | 82 mm |
| Oct | 21.6°C | 0.9°C | 81 mm |
| Nov | 28°C | 3.9°C | 57 mm |
| Dec | 27.6°C | 5.2°C | 96 mm |
Average daily high and low (°C) and rain per month (mm). Source: NASA POWER.
Practical facts
- Local time
- UTC+13 · 19 h ahead of Costa Rica
- Region
- Bay of Plenty Region
- Main language
- English
- On the map
- 38.14° S, 176.24° E
Near Rotorua
- Tauranga · 51 km away
- Taupo · 62 km away
- Hamilton · 95 km away
- Waitomo · 99 km away
- Tongariro National Park · 129 km away
- Whitianga · 153 km away
More of New Zealand
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Where to stay
Parkside Boutique Lodge
10/10 · 199 reviews
B&B@The Redwoods
9.8/10 · 206 reviews
On The Point - Lake Rotorua
9.7/10 · 169 reviews
Aura Accommodation
9.6/10 · 1810 reviews
Quest Rotorua Central
9.6/10 · 1163 reviews
Thermal Oak Motel
9.6/10 · 1076 reviews
KARANDA BnB
9.6/10 · 516 reviews
Sport Of Kings Motel
9.4/10 · 1097 reviews
Geyser Lookout BnB
9.4/10 · 737 reviews
All Seasons Holiday Park
9.4/10 · 474 reviews