Rotorua Regional Airport – ROT
The Rotorua Regional Airport is one of the 62 airports in New Zealand. It is located in the suburb of Rotokawa 6 km northeast of Rotorua CBD, New Zealand and serves the city and the nearby towns. The Rotorua Regional Airport, whose airport code is ROT, was officially opened in 1964 as a replacement of the old Whakarewarewa Aerodrome. Increase of its main runway’s length underwent intense process and court battles before finally approved in 2008. This increase has allowed AirBus A320 to operate flights to Australia. Thus, it was renamed Rotorua International Airport to suit services to Australia. But in 2015, the airport authorities decided to focus on domestic routes and international services was finally ended.
Best Time to Visit
The ROT-Rotorua Regional Airport terminal is composed of a two-storey building and six gates. Café, bookstore, and conference room can be found inside the terminal building. Both the north and the south of the main terminal have general aviation hangars. The airport has two runways, the long and the short with asphalt as the surface which cannot be used simultaneously. The airline which served the airport is Air New Zealand’s regional subsidiaries with flights to Wellington and Aukland. Hauparu, Horohoro, and Kawaha Point are the best and the nearest places you can visit from Rotorua Airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The best hotels are near the Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT). You can stay at the nearby All Season Holiday Park, which is only less than a mile away. The Cedarwook Lakeside, just less than 2 miles, is also an excellent option when in Rotorua.
On this page it is easy to search for Rotorua, New Zealand airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Rotorua, New Zealand (ROT-Rotorua Regional) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the ROT airport.
Most of these ROT
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Rotorua, New Zealand
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the ROT airport are Polynesian Spa, Blue Baths, and Paradise Valley Springs.
Map of Rotorua, New Zealand Hotels
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Weather Forecast for Rotorua, New Zealand (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
If you planning to travel to Rotorua, New Zealand (ROT-Rotorua Regional), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 7:20 PM.
The temperature feels like 48.2 with a humidity level of 80 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 35 percent with visibility at 14.9 percent.
Today’s UV index is 3, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling southwest at a speed of 6 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 4:58 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Tuesday
6/11
Scattered clouds
51°F
High: 54°F
Low: 43°F
Precipitation: 0%
Wednesday
6/12
Few clouds
48°F
High: 54°F
Low: 45°F
Precipitation: 0%
Thursday
6/13
Overcast clouds
48°F
High: 52°F
Low: 50°F
Precipitation: 10%
Friday
6/14
Heavy rain
52°F
High: 55°F
Low: 52°F
Precipitation: 100%
Saturday
6/15
Light rain
53°F
High: 57°F
Low: 41°F
Precipitation: 75%
Sunday
6/16
Broken clouds
46°F
High: 54°F
Low: 45°F
Precipitation: 30%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Rotorua, New Zealand ROT airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free ROT airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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