How to Travel from
Howick to Rotorua
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Howick to Rotorua
Composite routes from Howick to Rotorua
Cheapest
2 h 35 min
Car
218 km.
from $11
Other
3 h 42 min
Bus, Plane
180 km.
from $235.50
6 h 51 min
Train, Bus
180 km.
from $54.54
4 h 10 min
Bus, Train
179 km.
from $117.57
Route Navigator Howick - Rotorua
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118 м
118 м
Turn right onto Howe Street
Howe Street, 261 м
261 м
Turn right onto Wellington Street
Wellington Street, 215 м
215 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Wellington Street
Wellington Street, 446 м
446 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Wellington Street
Wellington Street, 280 м
280 м
Turn left onto Union Road
Union Road, 42 м
42 м
Turn right onto Wood Avenue
Wood Avenue, 174 м
174 м
Turn slight left onto Andrew Road
Andrew Road, 36 м
36 м
Turn right onto Kyeemagh Street
Kyeemagh Street, 98 м
98 м
Turn right onto La Perouse Street
La Perouse Street, 294 м
294 м
Turn left onto Borrowdace Avenue
Borrowdace Avenue, 137 м
137 м
Turn sharp right onto Kurnell Drive
Kurnell Drive, 206 м
206 м
Turn left onto Botany Road
Botany Road, 2 km 450 м
2 km 450 м
Continue onto Te Irirangi Drive toward 30
Te Irirangi Drive, 30, 6 km 267 м
6 km 267 м
Keep left
50 м
50 м
Turn slight left onto Hollyford Drive
Hollyford Drive, 1 km 759 м
1 km 759 м
Turn right onto Redoubt Road
Redoubt Road, 1 km 660 м
1 km 660 м
Keep left and take SH 1 South, SH 20 West toward Hamilton, Airport
Hamilton, Airport, SH 1 South, SH 20 West, 129 м
129 м
Keep left and take SH 1 South toward Hamilton
Hamilton, SH 1 South, 86 km 22 м
86 km 22 м
Keep right onto Waikato Expressway and drive toward Hamilton exits, Taupō
Waikato Expressway, Hamilton exits, Taupō, 56 km 282 м
56 km 282 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 1
State Highway 1, 13 km 541 м
13 km 541 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto State Highway 5
State Highway 5, 8 km 674 м
8 km 674 м
Turn left onto Harwoods Road Roundabout
Harwoods Road Roundabout, 32 м
32 м
Turn left onto State Highway 5
State Highway 5, 36 km 984 м
36 km 984 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ngongotahā Road
Ngongotahā Road, 5 km 853 м
5 km 853 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Old Taupo Road
Old Taupo Road, 1 km 792 м
1 km 792 м
Keep left and take SH 30A toward City Centre, Whakatāne
City Centre, Whakatāne, SH 30A, 465 м
465 м
Keep left onto Pukuatua Street and drive toward City Centre
Pukuatua Street, City Centre, 334 м
334 м
Turn right onto Whakatau Street
Whakatau Street, 224 м
224 м
Turn sharp left onto Eruera Street
Eruera Street, 90 м
90 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
InterCity
Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Manukau City to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$40.77
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$33.13
Howick & Eastern Buses
Bus from Howick Medical Centre to Stop
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.21–$2.80
Airlines
Air New Zealand
Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Auckland to Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.60–$203.86
Plane from Auckland to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$49.69–$242.09
Train operators
Auckland Transport - AT Metro
Phone:
+64 9 366 6400
Website:
at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/
Train from Panmure Train Station 2 to Puhinui
Ave. Duration:
18 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.66–$2.29
Te Huia
Train from Puhinui Train Station 2 to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.47–$20.39
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Howick to Rotorua?
The cheapest way to get from Howick to Rotorua is to night bus which costs $20.65 - $39.13 and takes 5h 33m.
What is the fastest way to get from Howick to Rotorua?
The fastest way to get from Howick to Rotorua is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $36.96 - $54.35 .
Is there a direct bus between Howick and Rotorua?
No, there is no direct bus from Howick to Rotorua. However, there are services departing from Howick Medical Centre and arriving at Rotorua via Stop A Botany Town Centre and Manukau City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
How far is it from Howick to Rotorua?
The distance between Howick and Rotorua is 261 km. The road distance is 218.8 km.
How do I travel from Howick to Rotorua without a car?
The best way to get from Howick to Rotorua without a car is to bus which takes 5h 49m and costs $21.74 - $40.22 .
How long does it take to get from Howick to Rotorua?
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Howick to Rotorua, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Howick to Rotorua bus from?
Howick to Rotorua bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Manukau City station.
Train, bus or fly from Howick to Rotorua?
The best way to get from Howick to Rotorua is to bus which takes 5h 49m and costs $21.74 - $40.22 . There are no good options to train or fly between Howick to Rotorua.
Where does the Howick to Rotorua bus arrive?
Howick to Rotorua bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Rotorua station.
Can I drive from Howick to Rotorua?
Yes, the driving distance between Howick to Rotorua is 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Howick to Rotorua.
Where can I stay near Rotorua?
There are 486+ hotels available in Rotorua. Prices start at $67 per night.
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