- Nearest airport
- Rotorua Regional (ROT), 4 mi
- Main hub
- Auckland (AKL), 112 mi
- Time zone
- New Zealand Time (UTC+12, UTC+13 with daylight saving)
Guided tours in Rotorua
Cruises calling in Rotorua
27-Day World Cruise: South Pacific Isles & New Zealand
Feb 9, 2027 to Mar 9, 2027 · 27 nights
Papeete, French Polynesia to Sydney, Australia
Offers: Seabourn Combo Savings, Explore Beyond Event, The Finale Sail
Ports of call and detailsFrom $14,399 per guest based on double occupancy
Ocean View, The Finale Sail
Taxes and fees included
- Ocean View
- $14,399
- Veranda Suite
- $29,063
- Penthouse Suite
- $35,598
- Owner's Suite and Above
14-Day Australia & New Zealand
Mar 14, 2027 to Mar 28, 2027 · 14 nights
Auckland, New Zealand to Sydney, Australia
Offers: Have It All - Our Premium Cruise Package
Ports of call and detailsFrom $3,599 per person, double occupancy
Inside, Have It All - Our Premium Cruise Package
Taxes and fees included
- Inside
- $3,599
- Ocean View
- $3,909
- Neptune Suite
- $7,609
15-Day World Cruise: New Zealand Explorer
Feb 22, 2027 to Mar 9, 2027 · 15 nights
Auckland, New Zealand to Sydney, Australia
Offers: Explore Beyond Event
Ports of call and detailsFrom $15,998 per guest based on double occupancy
Ocean View, Explore Beyond Event
Taxes and fees included
- Ocean View
- $15,998
- Veranda Suite
- $21,938
- Penthouse Suite
- Owner's Suite and Above
43-Day Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Crossing
Mar 14, 2027 to Apr 25, 2027 · 43 nights
Auckland, New Zealand to Seattle, Washington, US
Offers: Have It All - Our Premium Cruise Package, Pacific Crossing
Ports of call and detailsFrom $6,069 per person, double occupancy$8,859
Inside, Pacific Crossing
Taxes and fees included
- Inside
- $6,069
$8,859 - Ocean View
- $6,559
$9,349
Cheapest months for Rotorua
November 2026 is the lowest, from $1,031 per personNZ: Bay of Islands & Rotorua
- Nov 2026$1,031
- Dec 2026$1,031
- Jan 2027$1,145
- Feb 2027$1,195
- Mar 2027$1,195
- Apr 2027$1,195
- May 2027$1,195
- Jun 2027$1,195
- Jul 2027$1,150
- Aug 2027$1,150
- Sep 2027$1,150
- Oct 2027$1,165
Lowest price of a tour leaving that month, per person, twin share.
March 2027 is the lowest, from $141 a nightNoordam, 43 nights
- Feb 2027$533 a night
- Mar 2027$141 a night
- Apr 2027no current price
- May 2027no current price
- Jun 2027no current price
- Jul 2027no current price
- Aug 2027no current price
- Sep 2027$145 a night
- Oct 2027$245 a night
Lowest fare of a sailing that month, per person, per night (voyages over 60 nights left out).
Sample itineraries in Rotorua
3 days in Rotorua on a Luxury Gold tour
Day 5 Geothermal Rotorua
Day 6 The Sights of Rotorua
Day 7 Rotorua to Auckland
2 days in Rotorua on a Trafalgar tour
Contrasts of Australia and New Zealand, 18 days
Day 11 Rotorua, the Cultural Hub
Day 12 Adventure Capital Queenstown
3 days in Rotorua on a Contiki tour
Day 1 Auckland to Rotorua
Day 2 Rotorua
Day 3 Rotorua to Rangitikei via Huka and Falls Taupō
Often paired with Rotorua
Questions about Rotorua
What is the cheapest month for a tour of Rotorua?
November 2026 has the lowest current price for a guided tour of Rotorua, from $1,031 per person, twin share.
What is the cheapest month for a cruise to Rotorua?
March 2027 has the lowest current fare among the cruises that visit Rotorua, from $141 per person per night.
What is the nearest airport to Rotorua?
Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT) in Rotorua, about 4 miles away in a straight line. The main airport people fly into is Auckland International Airport (AKL), about 112 miles away.
What time zone is Rotorua in?
At Rotorua the time is New Zealand Time (UTC+12, UTC+13 with daylight saving).
